Post Industrial parks such as Zollverein, Duisburg Nord and many others always carry a sense of post-apocalyptic, dystopian landscape. Planergruppe Oberhausen managed to embrace this atmosphere in their design by the successful introduction of human-scale layer. The contrast between monumental industrial remains and evolving pioneer vegetation are masterfully composed in a Piranesi like impressions.
Brutalist architecture is essentially buildings with exposed, raw concrete. While they might look abrupt, there is also something amazing about them.
Although synthetic slate roof tiles have been around since the 1970s, the way architect Stephen Bruns used them to completely clad Woven House is unusual. "I love this material," says Bruns.
What is the contemporary shape of a riverside park situated between former and future industrial sites, between nature conservation and recreational pressure, and between infrastructure and ecological connections? Based on the clever pragmatism of the existing industrial buildings, an intervention strategy responding to the high costs and utilisation pressure: The required bicycle connections, stream openings […]
Ricardo Bofill is the enigmatic free-thinker behind some of the world’s boldest, brightest buildings. Now his vivid retro-utopian vision is capturing a new audience
Adaptive reuse has gotten newfound attention towards its ability to both conserve heritage and make use of what’s already..
Charles Birnbaum, founder and president of the Cultural Landscape Foundation, makes the case that historical preservationists are finally waking up to the glories of modernist landscape architecture.
The industrial look stems from the aesthetics of converted factories and old industrial buildings, resulting in the beautiful high-ceilinged lofts of big cities like San Francisco and New York City. Edgy aesthetics, salvaged objects, and plenty of exposed raw materials dominate this style, which you
La nouvelle rétrospective du MoMA dévoile de véritables pépites brutalistes méconnues du grand public. Aperçu en images de cette architecture futuriste aux formes étonnantes.
The Bechers’ austere photographs documenting industrial architecture across Britain, Europe and North America in the second half of the last century are a stark reminder of a lost world of labour
With the world slowly adapting to life in a pandemic, architecture is being called upon to reshape our spaces as we look optimistically ahead to a post-pandemic world. Ongoing debates in the industry range from education, workspace, community, construction, housing and anything that the last few months' challenges have touched and transformed
I've always dreamed of having a creative studio. In my head, my workspace features a big collaboration table smack dab in the middle of the room surrounded by storage and organization for all my vintage decor. In the past, we've never had the right space to create a work studio. However now that we've found our new home, my workspace dreams are going to become a reality!
Stuck with a galley kitchen? Perfect! You’ve got a secret weapon for efficiency and style just waiting to be unleashed. These narrow kitchens might seem limiting at first glance, but they’re actually gems in disguise, and the only thing you need is to make smart, creative choices to transform them into a culinary haven.
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Daniel's passion for mid-century modern houses began the same way it has for many others: gazing transfixed at a photo of the Eames lounge chair. The early encounter has led to Luczak residing in a period mid-century home designed by the architect Bruce Daumann.
Наткнулся в сети на очень атмосферные рисунки немецкого художника Клеменса Гритля с суперурбанизированными видами. Может, где на западе это и экзотика, а для нас это почти картинки с натуры.
Choosing a destination for a weekend is never easy, especially when you live in Europe. This time we chose the small town of Ghent in Belgium, which is less touristic than Bruges or Brussels. A decision we have not regretted.
