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• Video: New Head Offices of PGGM

  New Head Offices of PGGM Insurance Company from Josep Lluis Mateo on Vimeo.The new head offices of the PGGM insurance company in Zeist, the Netherlands by... Read more

  Posted on 22 July 2011 ARCHITECTURE, CULTURE

• On the Boards: Aegean Breeze

  

  A master plan and concept design for a 37,000 m2 beachside resort in Alaçati, Turkey designed by Leo A Daly. The design, which includes Hotel lodging, a spa ... Read more

  Posted on 21 July 2011 ARCHITECTURE, CULTURE

• On the Boards: Water as the 6th Borough

  

  The competition called for ideas for the NYC Blue Network and E3NYC, The World Largest Clean Tech Expo. The propositions ranged from: expanding waterborne... Read more

  Posted on 21 July 2011 ARCHITECTURE, CULTURE

• Beach Chair

  Hexagonal Pewter Stool from Max Lamb on Vimeo.A video of designer Max Lamb building his one-of-a-kind furniture using simple methods, made at his favorite... Read more

  Posted on 21 July 2011 ARCHITECTURE, CULTURE

• Blog Wunderlust : 18th July 2011

  

  Architecture is a social act and the material theater of human activitySpiro Kostof Imagining an Alternative Future | The history of the bathroom: putting... Read more

  Posted on 18 July 2011 ARCHITECTURE, CULTURE

• Paul Housberg, a Fine Artist and Master Craftsman Known f...

  

  Paul Housberg, a fine artist and master craftsman known for his innovative use of glass in architecture, has steadily gained worldwide recognition. Read more

  Posted on 17 July 2011 ARCHITECTURE, CULTURE

• James Dyson Award

  

  Design something that solves a problem The James Dyson Award is an international student design award running in 18 countries. Read more

  Posted on 16 July 2011 ARCHITECTURE, CULTURE

• Competition ::: SLANT Magazine

  

  The July 2011 issue of SLANT magazine is launching a competition, open to all, to design a garden for a private residence. The house in question is not a real... Read more

  Posted on 16 July 2011 ARCHITECTURE

• Pop-Upchitecture

  : 2nd Future Environments Future Generations Workshop from PLAYstudio on Vimeo. Three visions of the urban future as told in animated "POP-UPchitecture". Read more

  Posted on 15 July 2011 ARCHITECTURE, CULTURE

• Installation ::: Alien Cathedral

  

  The newest piece from the Creators Project - delves into the workings, inspirations, and methods of acclaimed director Jonathan Glazer and English rock band... Read more

  Posted on 14 July 2011 ARCHITECTURE, CULTURE

• House of the Week 118: Small House

  

  Designed by New York based architects Cooper Joseph Studio, the Small House sits amongst an orchard of newly planted olive trees on a site overlooking the Dry... Read more

  Posted on 13 July 2011 ARCHITECTURE, CULTURE

• New Work ::: Visitor Centre of the Roman Theatre of Málaga

  

  Designed by Tejedor Linares Associates, the 172 m2 Visitor Centre was aimed to be fully integrated with the historic site, the visitors, and the city beyond.... Read more

  Posted on 12 July 2011 ARCHITECTURE, CULTURE

• Street Furniture 2001 Competition

  

  Metropolitan areas today are complex landscapes crossed daily by thousands of people who do not necessarily have local ties, but in addition to traditional... Read more

  Posted on 12 July 2011 ARCHITECTURE, CULTURE

• Blog Wunderlust : 11th July 2011

  

  Structure is not just a means to a solution Marcel BreurNew pictures emerge Of Tower Bridge under construction | Will no one halt the vandalising of London's... Read more

  Posted on 12 July 2011 ARCHITECTURE, CULTURE

• House of the Week 117: Palácio Da Alvorada

  

  the official residence Brazil’s president, Palácio da Alvorada was designed by architect Oscar Niemeyer completed in 1958. The 7,000 m2 house sits on peninsula... Read more

  Posted on 07 July 2011 ARCHITECTURE, CULTURE

• Blog Wunderlust : 4th July 2011

  

  Architecture, like food is best when it reflects the local environment David Cuthbert images by Walter HerfstAcross Europe, irking drivers is urban policy | Boo... Read more

  Posted on 04 July 2011 ARCHITECTURE, CULTURE

• On the Boards: National Gymnastics Centre Pegan Petkovšek

  

  The competition entry for the National Gymnastics Centre in Ljubljana designed by architects Enota was conceived as a daily training facility where athletes... Read more

  Posted on 01 July 2011 ARCHITECTURE, SPORTS

• UNESCO Does Not Consider Candidacy Works of Le Corbusier as World Heritage

  

  Translated and reposted from Platforma ArquitecturaThe 19 architectural works of Le Corbusier who aspired to become World Heritage Site for its "outstanding... Read more

  Posted on 29 June 2011 ARCHITECTURE, CULTURE

• House of the Week 116: R House

  

  The 1,850 ft2, two-story, single-family 3 bedroom residence located on a 4000 ft2 site in the trendy Venice Walk area, is designed as the home of Yasi Vafai... Read more

  Posted on 29 June 2011 ARCHITECTURE, CULTURE

• Installation ::: Aerial Sculptures by Janet Echelman

  

  The aerial sculptural installations designed by artist Janet Echelman employs the use of fishing nets and was inspired by learned tricks from local fisherman... Read more

  Posted on 28 June 2011 ARCHITECTURE