ArchShowcase Archive for April, 2011Collective Tower in Tripoli, Lebanon by Adrian Lahoud Architect using Generative Components by BentleyFriday, April 8th, 2011This project addresses the problem of co-existence between different city forms; specifically small-scaled, fine-grained building fabric and towers.  Tower View From Port
Foley and Lardner, LLP in Washington, DC by Group Goetz ArchitectsFriday, April 8th, 2011Group Goetz Architects (GGA) provided full service interior design, architectural, and engineering services to multidisciplinary international law firm Foley & Lardner for their total building renovation into a new state of the art law firm facility. The effort included 210,000 SF of office space, built in three major phases, over four floors, in approximately 18 months. The project includes a 30,000 SF Conference Center, a full service Café, and Resource, Records, Document Storage IT, and Reproduction centers.  Strategic Location of the Boardroom
Reet Barn in Alkmaar, The Netherlands by 24H-ArchitectureFriday, April 8th, 2011Recently 24H-architecture designed a new ‘farmhouse-like structure’ in the northern part of the Netherlands. At the square base of the building, a wooden roof was build that is tilled towards the prevailing south-western wind blowing over the open polders. With big overhangs the roof protects the structure from wind and rain as well as creates covered areas. The covering of the roof is being constructed of locally won reet. Its waiving pattern reflects the wind, like it makes waves in the water.  Reet Barn
Netherlands Broadcasting Company in Hilversum, Netherlands by COEN! Design AgencyFriday, April 8th, 2011New interior design for the head office of the National Broadcasting Channel, located in three existing, dark buildings at the Media Park in Hilversum: this office space was re-created by COEN! to form a light, colourful and attractive working environment, with an ambience appropriate to a media concern.  Interior National Broadcasting Channel
‘Yandex’ Internet Company Office in Yekaterinburg, Russia by Za Bor Architects designed using ArchiCADFriday, April 8th, 2011The Yekaterinburg office of ‘Yandex’ Company occupies the fifteenth floor of a new business center ‘Palladium’. The building is close to circle in section and consequently the office space is concentrated around the lift group and technical premises; in plan view it reminds of a horseshoe.  Yandex Office
Extension Terminal 2, Riga Airport, LatviaThursday, April 7th, 2011The project’s architectural effects are based on three distinct surface qualities (clad solids, screened semi solids, and exposed trusses) which are composed over a geometric system with a strong tectonic expression. The consequence is a tension of simultaneous perception of surface figures juxtaposed with geometric volumes. The architecture becomes an esthetical experience of oscillating volumetric readings throughout the spaces of the building.
 Riga Airport Terminal 2 Rendering
“The Open Parliament of Albania”, Tirana, AlbaniaThursday, April 7th, 2011Article source: Coop Himmelblau Architectural and urban design strategies  The Open Parliament of Albania - Photo by Markus Pillhofer
Palmwood House in London by Undercurrent ArchitectsThursday, April 7th, 2011Palmwood House is a prototype building for problematic urban sites; a small, triangular infill lot severely constrained by height restrictions, acute boundaries, failed development plans and conservation controls. The design works with a gradation of spaces, views and daylight to achieve an extensive living experience despite its restricted volume.  Palmwood House - Photograph by David Butler
Barn House in Sisga, Colombia by Oficina Informal ArchitectThursday, April 7th, 2011Promoting interaction We aim at combining urban infrastructure related to comfort and connectivity with the practical aspect of rural life. In our hybrid scheme both scenarios blend together in spaces properly equipped (with adaptable usages, thermic and closure conditions, etc).  Barn House
Cloud Room in Beijing, China by Bing Bu ArchitectThursday, April 7th, 2011The Cloud Room designed by Shanghai-based architect Bing Bu sits on the roof terrace of the National Art Museum of China, a historical landmark from the 1960’s in Beijing.  Overview of Cloud Room
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