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An undulating walking trail has been created by the Rotterdam based architecture studio Powerhouse Company as part of the development plan in Chengdu, China. This informal icon, also known as the Loop of Wisdom twists, twirls, curls, folds and follows the lush green terrain, winding and lacing through a vivid park promoting healthy relationships in an aesthetic balance. The striking red structure embodies a timeless architectural concept, resonating as a fluidic motion in a spectacular stance. The organic form is a gentle invitation elegantly taking a circular shape that adheres to the topographical geometry. Two programs are entitled to this…
A sculptural concrete façade is envisioned by the Australian studio Contreras Earl Architecture in collaboration with engineering and sustainability consultants Arup and Werner Sobek for the world’s first dedicated Living Coral Biobank in Port Douglas, Australia. As a gateway to the Great Barrier Reef, the facility will be infused and dedicated to the conservation of coral around the world. This design aims to keep alive, secure, and nurture over the world’s 800 species of hard corals under one roof described by the creators as a ‘living ark’. As our world faces more and more severe threats due to climate change,…
A sparkling jewel shines atop the serenading stone hills. Carved by the Mexican based architecture studio, Rojkind Arquitectos in collaboration with Amasa Estudio have unveiled the design for an exclusive resort amidst the terrific terrains in Mexico’s Valle de Guadalupe wine region, inscribed along with a curvilinear swimming pool.
Have you ever imagined playing your favourite tennis sport facing the majestic Swiss-Alpine mountains and valleys under an awe-inspiring roof? Diamond Domes is an attractive location to experience a game of tennis covered by a mesh-like geometric timber structure sheathing overhead, designed by the Swiss-based architecture firm Russli Architekten. Diamond Domes Tennis & Event Hall Burgenstock Resort is clipped over a rising terrain standing 874 metres above sea level with two identical tennis spaces with crystal-shaped roofs bordering the transverse sides of the court. These courts are part of the remarkable Burgenstock Resort. The building sections are symmetrically arranged about…
PA Sense 08 – Mario Carpo & Gilles Retsin Mario Carpo and Gilles Retsin discuss architecture and automation in the context of the covid-19 crisis and its aftermath. As global production chains have proven to lack resilience, local, digital manufacturing presents a compelling alternative. What does this mean for architecture? How do we as architects shape an agenda for increased automation in such a way that it benefits all? This talk explores a series of urgent questions that will deeply affect all of us in the near future. Spotify: Mario Carpo is the Reyner Banham Professor of Architectural Theory and…
PA Sense 10 – Emre Arolat On this episode, Hamid Hassanzadeh, founder of ParametricArchitecture, spoke to Emre Arolat, Turkish architect, founding Partner and Lead Designer of Emre Arolat Architecture. Emre Arolat was born in Ankara in 1963. He received his BArch degree in Architecture in 1986 and MArch degree in 1992 from Istanbul Mimar Sinan University. Having accumulated significant experience at Metcalf and Associates Architectural Office in Washington D.C. (1986-1987), he became a partner at Arolat Architects design studio, managed by his parents Ne?et e ?aziment Arolat since 1961. He founded his own practice EAA-Emre Arolat Architecture with his co-founder…
Hassell’s Mars Settlement divides the structural mechanism into two parts: an outer shell to be made by remote-control machines and the inflatable pods to be instantly built by astronauts. Through the ongoing planetary studies carried out by America’s space agency NASA, moving to Mars has become an everyday subject. Supervised by NASA’s Centennial Challenges Program and Bradley University in Peoria, the 3D-Printed Habitat Challenge was an attempt to anticipate the possibilities of building technology on the Red Planet, which could also enhance future research for the Space environment. Selected among the top ten designs in this competition, the smart construction…
Time: 3-4 October & 10-11 OctoberLocation: ClickMeeting platform, hosted by PAFormat: OnlineDuration: 4 DaysTotal Hours: 16 HoursTopic: Designing for Robotic FabricationWorkshop Type: Online WorkshopRegistration Deadline: 30th September (extendet to 2nd October)Seats Available: 30 SeatsFee: €350 EUROFirst 10 Seats: €300 EURO (15% Discount for the first 10 seats) (Closed)Organized By: PAACADEMYIn Collaboration With: Architectural Association Design Research Lab (AADRL) Register Now Introduction to design for robotic hot wire cutting & web-based remote control. 4-day online workshop by PAACADEMY in collaboration with AADRL. Digital design and robotic fabrication technologies are rapidly maturing towards mainstream architectural application. To participate in this structurally performative,…
PA Sense 11 – Hanif Kara On this episode, Hamid Hassanzadeh, founder of ParametricArchitecture, spoke to Hanif Kara. Professor Hanif Kara is a practicing Structural Engineer and Professor in Practice of Architectural Technology at the Harvard Graduate School of Design. He is recognized for linking design, research, education and practice. He co-tutored a Diploma Unit at the Architecture Association, London from 2000 to 2004 and was a Visiting Professor of Architectural Technology at KTH Stockholm from 2007 to 2012. As Design Director and co-founder of AKT II (est. 1996), his particular ‘design-led’ approach and interest in innovative form, pushing material…
Emre Arolat, a Turkish architect, founding Partner, and Lead Designer of Emre Arolat Architecture was a part of the PA Talks series with Hamid Hassanzadeh, founder of ParametricArchitecture. Arolat discussed his projects, inspirations as well as vision in a candid conversation with PA.