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In cities around the world, space that was once fully given over to utilitarian functions such as hi ghway interchanges, elevated rail lines, waterways and streets are being wrestled into the public domain for the use of the pedestrian. Areas once shunned as unfit for utilization or enjoyment by anyone or anything other than the type…
These buildings are designed to frame the act of discovery and analysis.
This set of patina’d projects demonstrates how beauty sometimes comes with a little wear and tear:
Created around movement, ascension and haptic experiences, forest walks invite reflection and intros pection amongst nature.
The barn's value in historical strength, functional versatility and adaptive nature makes the typolo gy an appealing route for today's architects working outside of city limits.
Generally speaking, the varied shades of pink are often discounted as too girlish, juvenile or campy for any significant treatment in architecture. Because of these associations, more often than not, the color is reserved for decorative effect or other, more trivial applications. Think 80s kitsch-pastiche, Googie-style roadside architecture, or the household princess playhouse. Notwithstanding the…
Beyond the physical realm of buildings, light surely is the most fundamental substance to the archit ectural profession: it has the capability to transform cold, clinical spaces into welcoming, uplifting or even moving environments with the flick of a switch. It makes sense, then, that countless architects throughout history have stepped outside of their usual disciplines…
From providing optimal light and views to ensuring comfortable amounts of solar heat gain, parametri c façade design lends itself to aesthetic efficiency, environmental soundness and ease of construction.
Many consider early childhood education to be a deeply formative time in the overall holistic develo pment of a healthy child. Pre-kindergarten or nursery schools are essential components of the emotional, social and communicative development of young children and have been shown to have numerous benefits later in life. While the United States has lagged behind…