Architecture News
moshe safdie: marina bay sands, the process
By Designboom marina bay sands Marina Bay Sands in Singapore is a project by moshe safdie and associates. the south-east asian city-state of singapore – an internationally renowned financial centre and, with its very busy port, one of the largest and most modern freight handling centres in the world –is now also striving to become a top [...]
Latin America: Where Modernism Still Means Something
By Nalina Moses At the recent Pratt Institute symposium “Breaking Borders: New Latin American Architecture,” Le Corbusier was name-checked more often than any other figure, Latin American architects included, with political revolutionary Che Guevara coming in a close second. That speaks strongly about what architects in Mexico, Central America, South America, and the Spanish-speaking Caribbean [...]
Responsive architecture
by smallcaps Responsive architecture Article by hi joiney Definition Divertimento: A building that changes shape (ORAMBRA 2005). Responsive architecture is an evolving field of architectural practice and research. Responsive architectures are those that measure actual environmental conditions (via sensors) to enable buildings to adapt their form, shape, color or character responsively (via actuators). Responsive architectures [...]
The Cross-Discipline Design Imperative
In a new, multi-skill approach, traditional design tactics are wedded to the needs of business. Schools should embrace the synergy. Conventional thinking divides design schools into two categories. There are schools like Art Center or Rhode Island School of Design, which are often rooted in art and approach design visually and intuitively. Then there are [...]
Discover The Romance Of Architectural Salvage
by John E. Lester Discover The Romance Of Architectural Salvage Article by architectural salvage,antique salvage,architectural reclamation,architectural antique,architectural salvage antiques You might be one of many new homeowners who choose a house that needs fixing in order to save on the initial investment. One way that these [...]
Architecture Colleges in UK
by Marielle Architecture Colleges in UK Article by Sumit The architecture colleges in UK train students of architecture in various principles of this field of work, which also includes the technical, practical, aesthetic, economic, social and contractual aspects. In UK, an individual has to be registered [...]
Conservation architect- Architectural marvels!
Conservation architect- Architectural marvels! Article by John Architecture is the design of the building built, in the process of building architecture one plans, designs, and then constructs the building. A harmonious blend of elegant material, technology, light and air space, etc compromises to an architectural wonder. Architecture is not only the building of building but [...]
Archip – New School of Architecture in Prague
Archip – New School of Architecture in Prague Article by Architectural Institute In Prague The first Czech private school of architecture, Architectural Institute in Prague (ARCHIP), opens its doors in Veletrní palác. It is currently accepting applications from prospective local and international students for its bachelor study programme in Architecture, with instruction in English. The [...]
