ArchShowcase Posts Tagged ‘Chicago’Prentice Women’s Hospital in Chicago by HouseHausFriday, December 28th, 2012Article source: HouseHaus The existing urban context of the Northwestern Memorial Hospital complex consists of an accumulation of single standing buildings. Bertrand Goldberg’s innovative design of the Prentice Women’s Hospital stands as the most expressive solitary object within this context.  Image Courtesy HouseHaus
Cybernetic Assemblages in Chicago, Illinois by Nikita TroufanovFriday, December 7th, 2012Article source: Nikita Troufanov CYBORGS The proposed Dance Center explores the idea of superimposition and cybernetic assemblages. By combining and overlaying organic, natural, smooth systems with machine-like, synthetic, rigid ones, a deeper experience of architectural space is achieved. Cyborg as an idea and image has informed much of the process where new nature, transformation and time are central themes. Through exploitation of cyborg vocabulary such as plug-ins, prosthetics, new skins and add-ons an architectural Cyborg is developed.  Image Courtesy Nikita Troufanov
Right Gin Chicago by BluarchTuesday, November 6th, 2012SOS Children’s Villages Lavezzorio Community Center in Chicago, USA by Studio Gang ArchitectsSaturday, May 5th, 2012Article source: Studio Gang Architects Thinking of change as a liberating architectural opportunity rather than a limitation led to the original design of the SOS Lavezzorio Community Center. As the central hub of SOS Children’s Village Chicago, an organization in Chicago’s Auburn-Gresham neighborhood that serves foster care families, the building combines services for foster care and neighborhood families under one roof.  Exterior View (Images Courtesy Steve Hall © Hedrich Blessing)
The kitchen for Transformers 3 movie in Chicago by MINIMALMonday, April 30th, 2012Article source: MINIMAL MINIMAL featured in Transformers 3 Movie: The Bad Guy`s Kitchen For Transformers 3, released on July 6th 2011, Marvel has chosen MINIMAL for the design of one of the main character’s kitchen MINIMAL’s cutting edge design featuring a high tech sliding counter top is the perfect fit for Ryan’s contemporary kitchen inTransformers 3 – Dark of the Moon. With unique Italian sense of aesthetics and commitment to custom design, MINIMAL has tailored a kitchen space that perfectly portrays the character’s personality: provocative for its sensual lightness and intimidating for its clean lines.  Image Courtesy MINIMAL.
Designed by Stefano Venier, the kitchen stems out as a full-relief sculpture in the middle of Ryan`s enviable apartment. The focal point of the room is the island, a unique example of technology, design and functionality.Through an electronic movement, the hand crafted Thermo Oak top can be either opened up to serve as an entertainment table or closed to hide the brushed stainless steel counter top, the soldered sink and the retractable faucet.  Image Courtesy MINIMAL. In line with MINIMAL values, the kitchen combines the desire for harmonious proportions, sensual materials and precise craftsmanship. High-end appliances and a scrutinized layout provide efficiency while making this space an inviting center of the home. The kitchen shows how efficiency and comfort, beauty and function are always inseparable for MINIMAL, even when the inspiration is dictated by a subversive charisma.More than custom cabinets, MINIMAL has surpassed any level of personalization creating a dream bespoke space.  Image Courtesy MINIMAL. MINIMAL shows how to set new standards worldwide, conquering the global market, invading other planets and transforming any kitchen conception. Technical characteristics: Model used: GLAM Sliding Top Doors: White Glossy lacquer, 22mm (3/4”) thick with 30° top edge Sliding Counter: Thermo Oak with electronic movement (counter thickness 8cm = 3 1/8”) Counters: Hand crafted brushed stainless steel, 3mm (1/8”) thick with soldered sinks and retractable faucet Appliances: Miele Hood: Custom by Minimal Open Shelving: Thin stainless steel shelving system 6mm (1/4”) thick with Thermo oak back panels  Image Courtesy MINIMAL.
Nunnmps in Chicago, Illinois by cheungvoglTuesday, April 24th, 2012Article source: cheungvogl Nunnmps – Brief Description Nunnmps, Chicago is an information technology system development, security and service office. The site is located in South Chicago, bordering Lake Michigan. The project consists of a 50,000 square meter design and research studio in addition to surrounding public open space and natural landscape. One third of the building encompasses the design and research studios and support areas. Since the studio projects are of a strategic nature and highly confidential, the building is lifted above ground, high above the crowns of trees, floating like clouds, overlooking the distant skyline. The remaining two thirds of the office space exist within its subterrain. It accommodates a reception area and a large open administration office with mushroom-like cores penetrating the ground to connect both parts of the Nunnmps.  Image Courtesy cheungvogl
New Campus Center in Chicago, Illinois by Zaha Hadid ArchitectsFriday, March 9th, 2012Article source: Zaha Hadid Architects Architecture’s re-interpretation of modernity; integrating and articulating new levels of organisation complexity. A vibrant interface between residential functions and academic institutions. Through the placement of a ‘nexus’, the Centre becomes a catalyst for cross-disciplinary activity between departments, forging a stronger collective institutional identity for ITT as a whole.  Rendering
The Great Pier (Chicago Navy Pier) in Illinois by !melk landscape architecture and urban designSaturday, February 25th, 2012Article source: !melk landscape architecture and urban design Great Pier of the Great Lakes
Chicago is known for its penchant to “make no little plans” as Daniel Burnham memorably pronounced over a century ago. And so today, Chicago’s most popular attraction, Navy Pier is revisiting Burnham’s legacy as it reimagines its potential as a world class cultural destination. To help realize Navy Pier’s ambitious design goals, a team led by !melk, UrbanLab and HOK has proposed a series of dramatic ideas to reconceptualize Chicago’s preeminent exclamation point extending from the Great Lakes to the world.
 Gateway plaza aerial view
Instituto Health Sciences Career Academy (IHSCA) in Chicago, Illinois by JGMAThursday, February 16th, 2012Article source: JGMA The Instituto Health Sciences Career Academy High School (IHSCA) is a charter high school founded by Instituto del Progreso Latino (IDPL) in 2008. This state-of-the-art facility opened in September 2011, and is heralded to pave the way for the next generation of doctors, nurses, informatics professionals and bio-technicians.
 Exterior View (Images Courtesy JGMA)
UNO Elementary School Soccer Academy in Chicago, Illinois by JGMAWednesday, February 15th, 2012Article source: JGMA Opened in September 2011, this is the first link of a soccer-focused master plan developed by United Neighborhood Organization (UNO). The innovative design and school program take on a new and progressive approach to education.  Overall view looking Northeast towards the main entry
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