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Cycle Among the Treetop On This Raised Bike Path in a Belgian Forest | My Modern Met
By Samantha Pires on February 24, 2021 Say hello the squirrels while you’re up there. A new public infrastructure project called Cycling Through the Trees is an incredible elevated path that gives riders a new perspective while pedaling through the … Continue reading
Daniel Libeskind On the Poetics of Memory and Time in Architecture | ArchDaily
In PLANE-SITE’s latest video from their Time-Space-Existence series, Daniel Libeskind describes his work in relation to Shakespeare’s quote that “time is out of joint.” Weaving in his philosophy regarding time, memory and architecture, Libeskind discusses his seminal works such as … Continue reading
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
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