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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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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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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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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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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.

Related Topics: CERAMICS OF ITALY, CERSAIE

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The Architectural League Prize for Young Architects + Designers is an annual portfolio competition for early-career practitioners in North America. Established in 1981, the competition is entered around a yearly theme. This year, the 2024 Young Architects + Designers Committee proposed the theme Dirty, prompting designers to look beyond their presentations of professionalism, respectability, and expertise and reject the sanitized ways of working.

The original work of the six winners of the 2024 League Prize for Young Architects + Designers is now on view in an online exhibition. The installations created for this occasion showcase the wide variety of responses and interpretations of the overarching theme. The projects presented online and in some instances also locally on-site, challenge traditional architectural practices and offer an immersive introduction to the works of the winners. In addition to the installations, a diverse program of lectures has been scheduled to develop the theme further.

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The Natural Materials Lab, led by Lola Ben-Alon at Columbia University GSAPP, explores raw, earth, and fiber-based building materials. Combining experimental research with teaching, the Lab integrates new technologies and historical techniques to envision socially and ecologically sustainable futures through material experimentation, design/build projects, policy investigations, and installations. Developed for the Architecture Leagues Dirty-themed 2024 exhibition, Material Kitchens for Medicinal Bricks presents a brick-making method using raw earth, plants, human hands, tools, and machines.

Based in Mexico City and Oaxaca City, Erik Carranza founded Anonima with Sindy Martnez Lortia in 2007. The studio undertakes design and research projects, exploring urban spatial practices from street-level interventions to institutional work, maintaining a playful character throughout. For this digital exhibition, The Architects New Dream asks whether the architects work is true architecture or a blend of various spatial practices. Linked to urban, industrial, graphic, and other design fields, the work of design reflects social dynamics. "Urban Life Saver for New Dreamers" is an evolving project for future city dwellers. This installation, focusing on children, aims to reimagine public space and architecture. It includes templates, stickers, measuring tools, game boards, comics, and drawing materials, inviting playful engagement with urban design and fostering new perspectives on city life.

Architect Strat Coffman's work investigates the "embodied subject as an agitator of design," in the designers own words. Operating from Ann Arbor and Los Angeles, Coffman creates installations, set pieces, performances, and wearable art. These provocative works engage the live body, challenging conventional design systems and encouraging "misinterpretation, readjustment, and misuse." In the 2024 League Prize digital exhibition, The Railings installation features a three-walled room with off-white, slightly askew tiles and faux stone walls. Inside, cushioned and stapped railings hint at the structures multiple uses, like a play bench, stretching bar, or resting lounge. Housed in a former Detroit tool and die business, now the Body Zone private club, this installation echoes the club's multifaceted space, blending lounge, theater, and gym elements.

Founded in 2021, the research and design collective Office Party is led by Chase Galis, Christina Moushoul, and Sonia Sobrino Ralston. The studio is involved in organizing temporary events, installations, and exhibitions that investigate the complex social and material networks of urban and political spaces. For the Dirt Exhibition, the office creates the installation Door Policy. In the context of parties and social gatherings, the door becomes one of the few points of control determining the selection of attendees. The installation looks at this entrance apparatus, prompting visitors to consider how materiality reinforces regulation, often leading to exclusion.

The office Partners of Place was established in 2023 by its five core members: Rayshad Dorsey, Joseph James, Diego Zubizarreta Otero, Julian Owens, and Michael Urueta. Through their projects and research initiatives, the design collective focuses on issues of social and environmental equity, employing speculative designs to envision a more inclusive future. As one of the six installations in the digital exhibition, Partners of Placce proposes "Unbounded Protests," a protest toolkit designed to support activists. Protests span civil rights, LGBTQ+ rights, women's suffrage, anti-war, environmental, and political causes. Each protest is unique, involving key players: the authority, protestor, anti-protestor, and bystander. The project examines spaces of protest and offers support to enhance visibility, amplify voices, and provide accessible information.

Located in Salt Lake City, Leah Wulfman works with spatial technologies across the physical and digital realm. Wulfmans installations often use digital tools such as AI and video game engines combined with physical elements of plastic, foam, weeds, or dirt. For the Dirt Exhibition, Wulfman developed an installation configured as a playable inflatable deconstructed bounce house. Titled Young Architects Project (YAP), the project aims to develop a mixed-reality video game that becomes an architectural drawing board played out on a kit-of-(play)-parts bounce house.

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The Boise Airport remodel process was initiated back in January in order to keep up with population growth. The project is not to exceed the amount of $42,465,000.

BOISE, Idaho The Boise City Council announced the approval of a contract with Fentress Architects for the Boise Airport's multi-million-dollar expansion. The Boise Airport (BOI) is undergoing the upgrades in order to keep up with population growth and accompanied demands for flights.

In April, BOI Director Rebecca Hupptold KTVB that airport officials are trying to keep up by "expanding everything."

The contract with Fentress is not to exceed the amount of $42,465,000; and an important factor to note is no taxpayer money is used for this project, as the airport is self-sufficient, according to Boise City Council. The budget for the expansion will be dispersed over the course of five years, with an option to extend into a sixth year.

The process was first initiated in January where the Boise Airport took the first steps to issue a Request for Qualifications (RFQ). This is where industry experts and stakeholders form committees to evaluate submissions. They then conduct interviews with those most qualified to execute concourse development and terminal improvements.

Fentress has helped with the design in major airports like BNA in Nashville, Tennessee and the PDX airport in Portland, Oregon. However, local architecture firms such as ZGA Architects, Cator Ruma and The Land Group will also contribute to airport expansions.

Some of the expansions include:

The airport has seen a drastic increase in passenger traffic as Idaho's population has grown. Last year, BOI saw over 4.75 million passengers.

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Architect Stew Roberts spent his career designing libraries, quiet places for people to read and study.

But the founder of Maine's Johnson Roberts Associates Architects decided to go back to his roots with a recent project, creating a sanctuary for his family and friends on Westport Island. The result is what the Boston Globe called a "net-zero" home. It's impressively built right into the rocky landscape.

To accomplish net zero, the home would have to produce only residual amounts of air pollution, as the United Nations describes the term.

It's achieved in Westport with the help of 27 solar panels, which the Globe reports produce more electricity than the family needs. The home looks modern, yet rustic, with thermally modified poplar siding going from the ground to the flat roof. The wood was baked to remove moisture and prevent rot. There are also plenty of windows in the tall, rectangular, 2,500-square-foot dwelling.

The large corner windows borrow from Frank Lloyd Wright's classic designs, like Fallingwater in southwestern Pennsylvania. That 1936 abode was built around a waterfall.

"It's a Frank Lloyd Wright trick to open the corners of a room so it feels more connected to the outdoors," Roberts told the Globe.

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But the meat and potatoes of the design might be the abundant insulation, which is 6 inches thick on the exterior walls, with more in other parts of the build. Roberts describes this as the house's "skin."

"There is a continuous layer of exterior insulation on the outside of the frame that extends from the footings up over the roof, creating an extremely efficient, airtight envelope," Roberts told the newspaper. "An energy-recovery ventilator pulls fresh air into the home and pushes stale air out while transferring the moisture contained in them, too."

Natural wood highlights the interior layout, used in even the furniture. The result is a bright, well-lit design that feels as natural as its surroundings.

"They're done in the spirit of early modernists who designed furniture using the same material as the house," he said in the story.

The concept is part of a growing construction trend that focuses on nature and sustainability. These projects often meet strict guidelines to qualify as "green" buildings. A home in Oregon's Pringle Creek Community is the state's first LEED-certified house. It's part of a community that uses geothermal energy, solar power, and shared community spaces to lower costs, air pollution, and waste.

Some of the concepts highlight the fact that even simple actions can make a difference. Tightening up water waste around the house, for example, can result in thousands of gallons of saved H20 a year, and a lower utility bill. The World Wide Fund for Nature reports that two-thirds of the planet's population experiences a water shortage at least one month each year.

At Roberts' home, water is a central focus. The structure faces a nearby river, which provides great views. A patio seems to have been created among boulders that are a part of the nearby terrain. The porch opens to expose the dining area. It's a great setting for the jazz jams he hosts with friends, per the Globe.

With sustainability in mind, the use of natural elements and insulation helps to regulate the home's temperatures during season changes.

"It becomes about moving energy, not making it," Roberts told the Globe.

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The American Institute of Architects joined with Keep Knoxville Beautiful for the event, removing litter from the area of Austin-East High School.

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. A group of community members and students gathered at Austin-East High School on Wednesday for an event meant to help clean the area around the school while also celebrating a federal holiday Juneteenth.

The American Institute of Architects and Keep Knoxville Beautiful joined to put on the first-ever Juneteenth Spruce Up. As part of the event, participants were given litter pickers, gloves, trash bags and safety vests as they picked up litter surrounding the school.

Organizers recommended people wear long pants and closed-toed shoes for the event. Children were welcome to participate as long as they were accompanied by a parent or guardian. It lasted from 9 a.m. through 11 a.m.

"We are out and about, cleaning up around Austin-East and the surrounding area, trying to get as much trash as we can. We're also connecting with community members as we're passing through, learning a little bit more about the neighborhood," said Jen McMahn, the component executive director for East Tennessee's chapter of the AIA. "Each year the American Institute of Architects, we come together to do Juneteenth trivia to better educate our members on the importance of Juneteenth. We've done that the last couple of years, but I wanted to do something different this year."

She said she wanted to make sure AIA members understood the historic significance of Juneteenth a day that celebrates the enforcement of freedom following the Civil War.

"Also trying to gain connections in the community to see how we can further serve them because as architects we are always trying to find ways to best serve our communities," she said.

Juneteenth marks the day when enslaved people were set free in Texas and when Maj. Gen. Gordon Granger established military command in the state and told people in the state that enslaved people were free. That happened on June 19, 1865.

The Civil War ended on April 9, 1865. For more than two months, some Southern slave owners refused orders to free enslaved people and only until they were met with military force were those chains broken and enslaved people were made free in the U.S.

For many, Juneteenth marks the day when slave owners were made to set people free. It is also known as Freedom Day and is sometimes referred to as America's second Independence Day.

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You may step inside any project shes designedfrom stadiums and museums, to hotels and fire stations is an eye-opening experiencebut the unbuilt Zaha Hadid buildings offer similarly inspiring insights into her uncompromising vision.

Regarded as one of the most talented architects of our time, the late architects determination to challenge the status quo has left a legacy that redefines the boundaries of architectural convention. Her approach is demonstrated through her studios extensive portfolio, featuring instant icons that diverge from the typical architectural style to create iconic additions to skylines around the world. Yet, as we delve into the depths of her genius, we discover an indelible mark evident not only in her built structures, but in the concepts that remain unrealized. In these visions that never came to pass, the creative mind of Zaha Hadid is just as extraordinary; if not just a little too ahead of their time.

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