Photos reveal Zaha Hadid Architects' Central Bank of Iraq nearing completion in Baghdad Dezeen
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Photos reveal Zaha Hadid Architects' Central Bank of Iraq nearing completion in Baghdad Dezeen
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Traditional Windmill Restoration in Kherson, Ukraine e-architect
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PNC Arena architects offer first look at how $300 million renovation could refresh arena Raleigh News & Observer
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After 2 architects wouldnt bend to Syracuse Universitys will, SU targeted their employers syracuse.com
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New Mogavero Architects President Renner Johnston brings philosophy background to role The Business Journals
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Finnish office Sigge Architects has been announced as the winner of the international competition for the design of the Museum of History and the Future in Finland's oldest city, Turku. The proposal, selected out of over 400 entries, creates a permeable structure along the waterfront, acting as a catalyst for the regeneration of the area. The museum aims to showcase the most innovative scientific research through a wide variety of exhibitions, audio-visual installations, and educational spaces. Construction is expected to start in 2027 and be completed by 2029, with a public opening scheduled for 2030.
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The initial idea for a new museum in Turku began in 2011 when the city was the European Capital of Culture. The museum initiative is also part of the citys plans to celebrate its 800th anniversary in 2029. The chosen location is a 150,000-square-foot site on the banks of river Aura, near the Turku Castle. As part of the citys redevelopment plans, this light-industrial area is planned to become Turkus first arts quarter.
Sigge Architects proposes a flexible structure that can accommodate experimentation while being aligned with sustainability principles. The design also pays homage to the history of the city and its location, offering a subtle intervention that does not diminish the image and presence of the nearby Turku Castle. According to the organizers, the museum expects 200,000 visitors a year.
The aim was to create a museum building that fits in scale and architecture with Turku Castle. The spaces are placed on one level, making the museum building and its surroundings function as a seamless whole. - Pekka Mki, project lead at Sigge Architects
Across the world, museums are launching international competition for the design of new structures and expansions of the existing ones. Among them, the United States Navy Museum has selected five internationally recognized offices as the finalists for the design of a new National Museum of the U.S. Navy. Similarly, in Finland, the Science Museum in Oulu has selected Opus Architecture & Simon Mahringer as the winners of the competition for the design of its new venue. In Italy, OMA / David Gianotten and Andreas Karavanas have won the competition to renovate the worlds oldest museum for Ancient Egyptian culture, Museo Egizio.
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Unleash your inner rock star in this 5-day camp dedicated to everything DJ-related. Led by PDXs own DJ Ambush, participants will dive into the functions and features of different kinds of DJ gear.
Throughout the camp, youll groove to the basics of music theory, unlocking the secrets of melody and structure. Youll collaborate with other mix masters to solve problems, build teamwork, and expand creativity by telling stories through your sets and playlists.
Youll get your DJ skills on point as you learn the tricks of beatmatching, mixing, and transitioning like a pro. Master the art of designing seamless and super cool sets, as you curate party ready playlists that get your friends out of their seats and moving to the music. At the end of the week, well share your DJ sets in a performance for family and friends. Lets rock this camp together!
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Text description provided by the architects. Field Arts & Events Hall is a new performing arts and community gathering space on the citys waterfront. The project celebrates local and regional artists, facilitates cultural enrichment in the area, and adds a new point of interest for visitors, entrepreneurs, and the local community. Adjacent to historic downtown Port Angeles, the building supports numerous arts organizations while enriching the lives of the broader community.
Steve Raider-Ginsburg, Executive & Artistic Director at Field Arts & Events Hall, comments: I have never been in a building in Port Angeles that offers so much flexibility and accessibility. Visitors to the area now can attend a business luncheon on Monday in the conference center, a performance during the week in the auditorium, and then a jazz brunch in the lobby on the weekends. Since we celebrated the opening of the building, we have been busy almost every day and I have heard people say, This is my fourth time at the Field Arts & Events Hall this week. As we embark on this new chapter, we are excited to welcome everyone to experience the building and to contribute to the Renaissance of the city post-covid. It is an honor to support the cultural vitality of the Pacific Northwest. Julie Adams, Partner at LMN Architects, comments: It has been a privilege to work with the team at Field Arts & Events Hall, and to participate in a project that amplifies the energy of the Port Angeles waterfront. The project has been designed to welcome the business, cultural, and creative communities under one roof, and to become a new destination for all in this region. Observing audience members mingling in the lobby pre- and post-performance, attending live productions in the performance hall, or attending events on the conference space with its expansive water and mountain views all flawlessly choreographed by Field Halls hard-working staff have resulted in some exceptional experiences. We hope the Port Angeles community and the visitors to the area enjoy the building for many seasons to come.
The building includes a 500-seat multi-purpose performance hall to accommodate orchestral music, dance, dramatic theater, and amplified music events and festivals. The intimate, highly flexible multi-purpose theater is designed to optimize a wide range of artistic performances by local and regional arts groups. A second-level conference center with sweeping views of the Strait of Juan de Fuca creates an event destination unique to Port Angeles and the North Peninsula, with a 250-seat banquet capacitydressing rooms and other backstage spaces, a catering kitchen, and an administrative suite support building operations. A fine art gallery, conference center, and coffee shop complement the performance space and welcome visitors to various activities throughout the year.
Port Angeles history and ecosystem are celebrated by the buildings design, giving users a chance to engage with the towns culture and geography, while the buildings architectural gestures embrace the spectacular natural environment. Visitors arrive at a street-level urban entry, progressing up a feature stair where they are met by panoramic views of the Olympic Mountains and the Strait of Juan de Fuca. The cities history in the timber industry is represented by wood accents and natural materials throughout the building. A curtain wall constructed of regionally sourced timber mullions offers a 270-degree wrap-around view in the multi-level lobby and conference spaces. The wood lobby ceiling provides a sense of warmth in the public spaces in combination with integrated lighting that mimics the sunlight reflecting off the water adjacent to the site.
Cameron Irwin, Principal at LMN Architects, comments: Field Arts & Events Hall is situated at the base of the Olympic Mountain Range along the shoreline of the Strait of Juan de Fuca. The arts center is the first component of a planned arts, culture, and science campus. Situated at the western end of the historic downtown Port Angeles, the facility represents the communal investment in the renewal of the downtown waterfront and a commitment to the artists and patrons in Port Angeles. The building offers pedestrian connections to Front Street and the waterfront. The lobby draws visitors up to the second level, above the street and the surrounding buildings, offering panoramic views from the large ships in the working waterfront to the Olympic Mountain Range. The timber curtain wall brings the warmth and richness of the surrounding landscape into the interior of the building with a contemporary expression that recalls the regions timber industry. With Field Arts & Events Hall completed, we are beginning to see how its becoming a vital component of the social infrastructure of the city, the region, and the state of Washington.
Located where the mountains meet the sea, born of local ambition and persistence, and showcasing the local businesses and creative talents of the region, Field Arts & Events Hall will be a cultural hub in Port Angeles and the North Olympic Peninsula for decades to come.
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New York, NY, June 21, 2024-Ceramics of Italy has announced the launch of its fourth annual Destination: Cersaie | Bologna program.
Organized by Confindustria Ceramica (the Italian Association of Ceramics) and the Italian Trade Agency, the initiative offers North American developers, architects, builders/contractors and design professionals the chance to secure a spot on a four-night, CEU-accredited trip to Italys culinary capital, Bologna, to attend Cersaie-the International Exhibition of Ceramic Tile and Bathroom Furnishings-taking place from September 23 to September 27, 2024.
This year, the Italian ceramic industry has merged the Destination: Cersaie program with its Young Distributor Award. Emerging distributors are now invited to apply through this years cycle of Destination: Cersaie to help strengthen the relationship between North American distributors and Italian manufacturers, while bringing a new generation of importers to experience the show. Applicants must show an interest in learning about the Italian ceramic tile industry and demonstrate passion and leadership in their company.
Selected architects, designers, developers, builders/contractors and distributors will accompany a delegation of leading industry journalists and professionals from across North America. The group will be led on a curated, guided tour of the show to see the latest collections, trends, innovations and sustainability initiatives from Italian tile companies, and will cultivate relationships with manufacturer representatives. The delegation will also be treated to local cultural experiences in and around Bologna, including a memorable trip outside of the city to visit an Italian tile factory to see the products production firsthand. Ceramics of Italy will cover expenses for a four-night hotel stay and an economy flight.
Applicants must complete a questionnaire and detail why they wish to attend Cersaie. The deadline to apply is July 21.
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In the mountains south of Valle Bravo in Mexico, architects have constructed a net-zero home ensemble that can operate completely off the grid.
Many modern-day homes use electricity generated from dirty energy sources such as coal and natural gas, and water from sources such as lakes and rivers that passes through a treatment plant. This new construct, called Rain Harvest Home, uses clean energy from a solar array and has its own water storage and treatment system that conserves water.
The project was a combined effort by Robert Hutchison Architecture and JSa and consists of a home, detached bathhouse, and architect's studio all designed to function optimally in the area's climate. Built about two hours west of Mexico City, the property sits in a region that experiences rainy summers and dry winters.
"The retreat offers a new model for utilizing and conserving water in a region and country where it is an increasingly precious resource," the architects said, according to Designboom.
Self-sustaining residences save homeowners and landlords major cash. While there are initial costs to install eco-friendly features such as solar panels and water treatment systems, a home that operates off the grid means reduced water and electricity bills, which can really add up in savings over time.
Homeowners also save money and time with less need for maintenance on self-sustainable systems. And, as the designs continue to improve, residents can look forward to off-grid homes that are beautiful and comfortable.
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With more areas in the world experiencing climate-change-induced extreme-weather events, reimagining homes that are designed to function in specific climates could help communities everywhere look toward a safer, more secure future.
Creating residences that cut down on their use of dirty energy and therefore reduce their planet-overheating gas output is also imperative for a safer future for us all.
The self-sustaining home is becoming more popular. Students at universities are experimenting with off-grid home designs, and construction companies are offering self-sustainable residences, including luxury prefabricated homes.
With so many benefits to homeowners and the environment, the construction of more self-sustainable homes and use of off-grid tech is helping to reinvent the way we envision residential spaces.
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Architects design self-sustaining home in mountains with remarkable features: 'The retreat offers a new model' - The Cool Down