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Floating Research Station That Cleans Ocean Wins 2020 Grand Prix
By Samantha Pires on February 10, 2021 This brilliant research facility is designed to clean the ocean it’s floating on top of. Climate change and the resulting rise in sea levels is directly impacting the future of architecture. It’s an … Continue reading
Whale-Shaped Marine Observatory Will Offer Visitors a Fascinating Look Under the Sea
Venture under the sea through the head of a whale. London Architecture firm Baca Architects has designed a whale-shaped building as the Australian Underwater Discovery Centre. This playful marine observatory will be partially submerged in the sea in Western Australia … Continue reading
An Elaborate Kamidana Shrine Designed by Naohiko Shimoda Wraps an Inner Corner
Architect Naohiko Shimoda’s interpretation of a kamidana—a small altar or “god shelf” that’s part of a tradition to bring Shinto shrines into private spaces—strays from the simple ledges most often found in Japanese homes. Designed with an intricate foundation and … Continue reading
A Little Piece of Earth
‘There’s something to show for a lifetime of work.’ An architect reflects on a life built off the grid, among redwoods. Directed by Ryan Malloy (subjectivelytrue.media/). More on this video: psyche.co/films/from-modernist-architect-to-a-life-off-grid-a-creative-life-well-lived Watch more on Psyche: psyche.co/films
What is: Brutalism?
ne might consider Brutalism as the ‘marmite’ of architectural history: it is a style that is systematically loathed and revered. HRH Prince Charles once compared one of the icons of Brutalism, Britain’s National Theatre, to a nuclear power station. A … Continue reading
Architects Worldwide Declare a Climate and Biodiversity Emergency
Architects Declare is a global initiative started in the UK that asks architects to demand a change for justice. In May 2019, 17 renowned architecture firms launched a declaration of a climate, justice, and biodiversity emergency now known as … Continue reading
Is the London Underground knotted?
Check out Geoff’s video from the same day! Thanks very much to Vicki and Geoff for all their help. If you want some more maths, and the ‘rules’ for finding a Tube Knot, check out the bonus content video on … Continue reading
Sim Chi Yin – The Rat Tribe: Meet the Million Migrant Workers Living Beneath Beijing’s Streets
Beijing’s former bomb shelters are now home to a million or more young migrants seeking to save rent as they forge a new life in the Chinese capital. In this intimate video portrait, co-published with Al Jazeera America, a 21-year-old … Continue reading
Zaha Hadid Architects Design a New Science + Technology Museum | My Modern Met
By Samantha Pires on January 1, 2021 Shenzhen Science and Technology Museum embraces the city’s identity as a cultural center for innovation. Yet another incredible cultural center is in the works for Shenzhen. Zaha Hadid Architect’s Shenzhen Science and Technology … Continue reading
A Curved Pavilion Designed by Kengo Kuma Weaves Wooden Slats into a Tessellating Structure
Wrapping a gallery space at the 2020 NGV Triennial is a bowed pavilion of tessellating wood. A collaboration between renowned Japanese architect Kengo Kuma (previously) and Australian artist Geoff Nees, the large-scale installation is constructed with trees felled at Melbourne’s Royal … Continue reading
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