ArchShowcase Archive for 2014Stone House in Oxfordshire by The Manser Practice Architects + DesignersFriday, November 21st, 2014Article source: The Manser Practice Architects + Designers The clients for this new-build house approached us having purchased a plot of land set in deciduous woodland in Oxfordshire. We were tasked with designing an open and unique house which could make the most of the beautiful surroundings.  Image Courtesy © The Manser Practice Architects + Designers
Nanshan Cultural Centre in Shenzhen, China by ZOBOKI-DEMETER and Associates ArchitectsThursday, November 20th, 2014Article source: ZOBOKI-DEMETER and Associates Architects A new performing arts facility inaugurated recently in Shenzhen, China, designed by architects Gabor Zoboki and Nora Demeter of ZOBOKI-DEMETER Architects has joined the ranks of the most unique cultural venues in China. The building houses a multi-functional concert hall holding 1400 seats, a children’s theatre of 350 seats, extensive public spaces, all embodied in a large complex of cultural and sports facilities in the heart of Nanshan District. The project is the result of a design process of several years, during which time the architects paid special attention to the local needs as defined by the Client, the Mayor of the District who wished to ensure that the building was planned and built from the perspective of the local community. Despite the general practice in large Asian metropolises, the concert hall works without amplification, promising to offer a new concert venue with world-class acoustics within its wooden-clad hall. Adjacent to the large concert hall a smaller theatre has been created, envisaged as a venue for smaller productions, most notably offering a facility for children, one of the most significant members of the growing cultural communities emerging in China. The complex is linked to a larger sports facility, hosting an array of athletic and sports facilities for the residents and students of Nanshan.  Image Courtesy © Zoboki-Demeter and Associates Architecs
House in Moscow, Russia by Nico van der MeulenThursday, November 20th, 2014Article source: Nico van der Meulen Nestled in a dense pine forest in Barvikha; Russia, this site is situated within a secured estate in Moscow. Positioned along the river and small lake in close proximity to the health resort for the Russian politici, the Barvikha Sanatorium, it comes as no surprise that this estate became very sought after by many influential people in Russia.  Image Courtesy © Nico van der Meulen
Budapest Underground Line M4 – Kálvin tér Station in Hungary by Palatium Stúdió Ltd.Thursday, November 20th, 2014Article source: Palatium Stúdió Ltd. Underground line M4 in Budapest, Hungary has been the largest infrastructure project of the city for the last decades. Kálvin tér is one of the largest stations on the new line, due to its position as an interchange station with line M3 under a busy inner city square. The complex functional requirements of the station have resulted in a rather complex spatial arrangement. Since the initial decision was to use cut-and-cover construction technologies to create station structures, the basic architectural idea was to use the advantages of this system, and create large open spaces over the platforms. In our case, the main spatial attractions are the structural elements with their characteristic curved forms. Approaching passengers can feel the drama of movement in space as the escalators are placed freely in the void of the huge open concrete box. Arriving by the elevators through the strata of space holds a similar surprise. The roughness of the surfaces of the large structural elements and the perimeter walls is balanced by the fine finishes of elements closer to the passengers. The interconnection tunnel between the two underground lines has a vivid colour scheme which creates a link between two epochs of urban infrastructure.  Image Courtesy © Tamás BUJNOVSZKY
EN ROUTE GINZA in Tokyo, Japan by Schemata Architects / Jo NagasakaThursday, November 20th, 2014Article source: Schemata Architects / Jo Nagasaka I designed slightly oversized furniture for a relatively high space (with 6-meter ceiling height), containing fitting rooms, hanger racks and a stock room. And it is comprised of industrial materials commonly used in construction sites such as FRP piping, wooden boxes and steel frames.  Image Courtesy © Kenta Hasegawa
Starship Children’s Hospital in Auckland, NewZealand by Stephenson & TurnerThursday, November 20th, 2014Article source: Stephenson & Turner Stephenson & Turner (S&T) are proud to have carried out the architectural and building services for Starship Children’s Hospital, which opened its doors back in 1991 – recently celebrating its 23rd birthday.  Image Courtesy © Stephenson & Turner
Yachtsman’s House by The Manser Practice Architects + DesignersThursday, November 20th, 2014Article source: The Manser Practice Architects + Designers We were approached by our client, a yachtsman, to design a modern house in a natural river inlet with a very scenic shoreline comprised of houses dispersed within mature trees. The site had obvious appeal as a residential location but gaining planning permission was a challenging prospect as it had an existing industrial use and was within an Environment Agency Flood Plain.  Image Courtesy © The Manser Practice Architects + Designers
20 prepared dc-motors, 81 cardboard boxes 70x70x70cm in Mannheim, Germany by Zimoun + Hannes ZweifelThursday, November 20th, 2014Article source: Zimoun + Hannes Zweifel The installation is comprised of 81 cardboard boxes of 70x70x70 cm which are suspended on the ceiling in a grid of 80×80 cm. The boxes hang between floor and ceiling and can be seen from two different levels. 20 dc-motors are mounted and distributed along the handrail of the first floor. When activated, they set the boxes in motion by means of thinn nylon ropes connected vertically to the individual boxes, causing them to move with varying intensity and directions. Since the spaces between the boxes are small, the movement of one box is affecting neighboring boxes, leading to a very complex overall performance of the suspension, which constantly changes and progresses. The collision of the boxes and the friction caused when they collide gives rise to a multitude of sounds and noises. The acoustic perspective changes as the viewer moves along the exhibition space and can be experienced in constantly new ways. This installation was conceptualized, developed and presented in joint collaboration between Zimoun (artist) and Hannes Zweifel (architect).
 Image Courtesy © Studio Zimoun.
MESSE FRANKFURT – TOR NORD in Germany by INGO SCHRADER ARCHITEKT BDAThursday, November 20th, 2014Article source: INGO SCHRADER ARCHITEKT BDA A highly visible white oval roof covers the control area of the main gate of the Frankfurt trade fair, creating a new landmark at the city entrance. The oval form stands out against the orthogonal buildings of the fairground and the diversity of directions focussing at the main gate, enabling easy orientation. The construction consists of an irregular grid of steel lamella, which are oriented according to the loads and forces in the structure.  Image Courtesy © Ingo Schrader Architekt BDA
Learning pavilion in Mumbai, India by Architecture BRIOThursday, November 20th, 2014Article source: Architecture BRIO Partly a building, partly a challenge course, the Laureus Foundation sponsored Learning Pavilionis an interactive building used as a gathering space and play area for Mumbai’s underprivileged children.  Image Courtesy © Architecture BRIO
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