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Die 1954 von Prof. Karl Gonser erbaute Aussegnungshalle auf dem Waldfriedhof in Aalen ist Teil eines den Ort prägenden und raumbildenden..
Description based on: Vol. 2
Description based on: Vol. 2
Image 3 of 20 from gallery of National Museum of Qatar Shop Interiors / Koichi Takada Architects. Photograph by Tom Ferguson Photography
Every now and then, we hear about funny architectural fails where lack of taste meets poor aesthetics and greets atrocious execution. Check out our previous features with such examples here, here, and here.
Frank Gehry est, sans aucun doute, un des architectes les plus reconnus au monde. On lui doit notamment le fabuleux Musée Guggenheim à Bilbao en Espagne.
Completed in 2020 in Kioto, Japan. Images by Tomohiro Sakashita. Founded 130 years ago, the Westin Miyako Kyoto is an elegant hotel with a proud history nestled into the foothills of the city’s Higashiyama...
Meet the latest maverick of the architecture world to steal our hearts, Bruce Goff. Lesser known amongst design laity, but just as groundbreaking as his fellow Midwesterner and mentor, Frank Lloyd Wright, Goff's work was quite simply jaw-dropping. Case in point? The domed, technicolour house above.
Sie sind kantig, klotzig und oft in schroffer Art abweisend – die Bauten des «Brutalismus», eines Architekturstils der sechziger und siebziger Jahre. Lange wurden sie verschmäht, heute aber zunehmend verehrt.
"Men instead voted PR executives the sexiest profession for females..." Thanks, Samantha Jones! xD Lol, how do people could consider teachers sexy? xratedarchitecture: Damn right.
Completed in 2008 in Revilla, Spain. Images by Angel Baltanás. Just like a small Pandora´s box, the house hides in the existing landscape, waiting closed until the arrival of of its residents the weekend. Then,...
AN INTEGRATED CENTRE FOR DRUG USERS IN BRUSSELS | OPEN COMPETITION ORGANISED BY THE CLIENT, 1ST PRIZE Commissioned by the Urban Development Corporation (SAU-MSI), BOGDAN & VAN BROECK and BC architects & studies are designing a much-needed frontline care centre around the canal, on Avenue du Port in Brussels, in coexistence with the continuation of
In this post we look at the books every architecture student should read to get them set up in their architecture career.
Explore the perfect blend of modern and industrial style in this innovative Pennsylvania farmhouse by Cutler Anderson Architects, offering simplicity and luxury in every corner.
Project: A’Beckett Tower Location: Melbourne, Australia Architects: Elenberg Fraser Completion: 2010 NON-ALPOLIC While designing A’Beckett Tower, the architects at Elenberg Fraser sought a solution to combat a desiccated landscape. Through the use of sunshades, the building’s interior was successfully protected from excessive solar penetration. Yet, by the time of its construction, a La Nina had […]
Designed by Yasser Agha from Visuality Studio, Babylonian hotel is a work design for a building that Collecting tradition and modernity in one building. Depends on Brick form the past and glass from the present! What the building can add to the urban fabric in the city gets rid of giving a new...
[IMG] All I know this is in Oakland...no idea which Oakland. [IMG] [IMG] Looks like a fortified building almost. [IMG] Interesting...
Source: SVNM Photography: SVNM The projects of residence Brigerberg is located in the village of Ried-Brig, Switzerland and consists of 24 assisted housing apartments, a set of collective functions and an underground car parking. The site stands out by the magnificent views over the surrounding mountains and the Rohnetal. Preserving these views from the village and Source: SVNM Photography: SVNM The projects of residence Brigerberg is located in the village of Ried-Brig, Switzerland and consists of 24 assisted housing apartments, a set of collective functions and an underground car parking. The site stands out by the magnificent views over the surrounding mountains and the Rohnetal. Preserving these views from the village and
A Revival Selection of the Chicago and Northwestern Terminal Train Station in Chicago. Demolished in 1984
Once you understand the basic concepts of one and two point perspective, you will be ready for new challenges. You will find yourself automatically following the lines of perspective with your eyes on the buildings around you. You may find yourself idly doodling three dimensional shapes in your sketch book. Take your camera and sketchbook on a walk and hunt for interesting houses in your neighborhood. We don't have many castles here in New Jersey but we do have plenty of beautiful and interesting churches that could almost pass for castles. Use some of the beautiful buildings around you as inspiration and design your own two point perspective fantasy cityscape. Just because a drawing is three dimensional doesn't mean it has to be real. Use your skills to draw the viewer into an imaginary world. TWO POINT PERSPECTIVE PHOTO GALLERY PERTH AMBOY, NEW JERSEY This is actually a three point perspective view. Note that the columns do not appear perfectly vertical. They appear to converge slightly the higher they get. If you would like detailed directions on how to draw this house using three point perspective, click here. For detailed directions on how to draw this house using two point perspective click here Before you begin, please click on the following links to read my tutorials on basic one and two point perspective drawing: Two Point Perspective (also contains more detailed information about the history and architecture of Perth Amboy, New Jersey) Perspective Drawing 101...Drawing a house and a hallway using one point perspective Perspective 101 continued...one point perspective in your neighborhood Helpful printouts. Learning how to draw in one point perspective continued... Some ideas... Be a detective! Learn about the history of your neighborhood: Click here to use the House Styles Picture Dictionary to identify the houses in your neighborhood. Often you can figure out when a house was built or how old a neighborhood is by the architecural style of the houses. What can you learn about your neighborhood? Print out or download this 'house styles' worksheet* and go for a walk. See how many historic house styles you can identify. HOUSE STYLES WORKSHEET* *The information on the 'House Styles worksheet' is copied, in it's entirety from http://rochestercityliving.com/about-rochester/architecture/ Rochester NY, like Perth Amboy NJ, is a city with many fine examples of historic American architecture. More 'Architecture Detective' House Styles Worksheets by The Helpful Art Teacher: The Dutch Colonial house above is not pictured in two-point perspective. How would you draw this house from a two-point perspective point of view? The Colonial Revival House above is not pictured in two-point perspective. How would you draw this house from a two-point perspective point of view? The Neo-Classical house above is not pictured in two-point perspective. How would you draw this house from a two-point perspective point of view? The Greek Revival house above is not pictured in two-point perspective. How would you draw this house from a two-point perspective point of view? The Stick style house above is not pictured in two-point perspective. How would you draw this house from a two-point perspective point of view? Sources: http://www.westchicago.org/departments/HP_WCA.html http://www.historicnewengland.org/preservation/your-older-or-historic-home/architectural-style-guide http://www.copperbrookhomes.com/_blog/Copper_Brook_Homes_News_and_Update/post/custom-home-design-styles/ Print out all the architecture detective worksheets and go on a 'treasure hunt' with your friends. Give each friend a different style of house to look for and photograph. Be sure to make a note of the address! Create an online 'notable historic architecture' walking tour of your neighborhood complete with photographs, walking directions and a map. Share your findings with your school and community so that others may appreciate the history and beauty of your city for generations to come. Drawing projects: Follow the directions in my post 'TWO POINT PERSPECTIVE' if you would like to accurately draw the buildings pictured above. OR... Be as creative as possible. Add imaginative details, trees and people to make your picture more interesting. Add a beautiful landscape to your background. Look at my post 'some landscapes' for inspiration. Who says you have to copy exactly what's in the picture? Use your inventiveness to come up with something new... Most of all, have fun! To learn more about architecture and history click on these links: Architecture Glossary Great Buildings and Structures Historic American Buildings Survey-Library of Congress UPDATE: I just returned from Doylestown, PA, where I found more lovely old homes to draw. Here are some of the beautiful houses of Doylestown: Details from Fonthill Castle, Doylestown, PA: This is actually a three point perspective worm's eye view of Fonthill Castle. There is a third vanishing point somewhere in the sky above the top of the picture frame. To find it, follow the vertical lines of the building until they converge. To learn more about three point perspective click on the link below: http://thehelpfulartteacher.blogspot.com/2011/01/three-point-perspectivethe-really.html Spotted in Westfield, New Jersey: Spotted in Tewksbury NJ: The same house from a different angle: The same house from a different angle: This is actually a three point perspective worm's eye view. Note that the sides of the building do not appear perfectly vertical. They appear to converge slightly the higher they get. If you would like detailed directions on how to draw this house using three point perspective, click here. For detailed directions on how to draw this house using two point perspective click here The Victorians of Cape May, New Jersey
TerraViva has officially released the complete list of awarded projects of the design contest “Tactical Urbanism Now! #2023”. The challenge of this competition was to imagine more inclusive, safe, resilient, and sustainable public spaces. The idea was to think creatively and to experiment with new possibilities to improve the conditions of the cities where we
An architecture style is a collection of external influences that shape the materiality, method of construction, and form of a building...
It is not unusual for adjoining buildings to become architecturally connected. But this project’s story is one of a kind: in the former imperial city of Dinkelsbühl, noa* has succeeded in giving different architectural identities, each with its own history and peculiarities, a common face.
Image 7 of 29 from gallery of Midong Electronics & Telecommunications Headquarter Office / UnSangDong Architects. Photograph by Sergio Pirrone
Architectural design is considered one of the best ways or practices of planning and designing different buildings following a specific style. It is important that all drawing details and specifications are correct for a smooth architectural design process.
