The systems and wood frameworks are gauged, studied, manufactured and installed by MATHIS. They provide highly innovative solutions in office real-estate, industrial buildings, logistics, sports and educational facilities and more. In the course of its 135-year history, the company has acquired o...
Image courtesy USGBC Natural Talent Design Competition A group of local building industry students recently won regional honors in the US Green Building Council's regional Natural Talent Design Competition and are off to New Orleans to compete for the national...
Image 7 of 25 from gallery of KB Building / HofmanDujardin + Schipper Bosch. Photograph by Matthijs van Roon
climbing silo adaptive reuse Amsterdam NL Architects
Lissoni & Partners has designed Shangri-La Shougang Park, a new hotel in Beijing that reimagines industrial architecture for the hospitality world
In this gallery the raw power of Brutalist architecture meets the vibrant, lush allure of Tropical design. It's an unexpected mashup that creates a stunning
Textiles and fabrics represent one of the earliest forms of human technology, as well as an effective, and not to mention sustainable, architectural..
Heritage preservation and adaptive reuse of historic warehouse provides new offices and showrooms, with central café in large atrium
Image 3 of 12 from gallery of Wood Innovation Design Centre / Michael Green Architecture. Courtesy of Michael Green Architecture
In this gallery the raw power of Brutalist architecture meets the vibrant, lush allure of Tropical design. It's an unexpected mashup that creates a stunning
Dazzling the eye and defying expectations, these extraordinary buildings—whether a museum or a marketplace, four stories or 104—represent architecture’s avant-garde, leading the way to a bright, bold future
Image 16 of 16 from gallery of De Klepperstee Park Central Building / Vakwerk Architecten. Elevation
Completed in 2012 in Seattle, United States. Images by Lara Swimmer, Benjamin Benschneider. Federal Center South Building 1202 is the “redevelopment” of an existing warehouse (Building 1202) located at Federal Center South in Seattle. The...
Acre Design founders and principals, Jennifer Dickson, Andrew Dickson and Don Newman. When Acre Design founders (married couple) Jennifer Dickson and Andrew Dickson heard about this new California law, they decided to pack up their lives, their business and their family of four in Kansas City and head to California to try to meet this new aggressive green building mandate.
Image 10 of 20 from gallery of Dunalastair School Gymnasium / Alejandro Dumay + Patricio Schmidt. Photograph by Aryeh Kornfeld
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Completed in 2012 in . Shoreham Street, Sheffield 192 Shoreham Street is a Victorian industrial brick building sited at the edge of the Cultural Industries Quarter...
Hemp Flooring - The new Eco-Friendly Flooring Type. Can it Compete with Bamboo? An In-Depth Analysis of Hemp Wood Flooring.
The cultural and tourist complex is a multifunctional space with components as varied as they are efficient in a search for a balance between Nigerien culture and modernity. In line with the logic of sustainability, our project perfectly embodies the inseparable relationship reflected in the trilogy nature-culturearchitecture. True reflection of the local culture both in its form and its symbolism, it constitutes an important pole of cultural animation on the scale of the city of Niamey. Also, it gives it a visibility, attraction and notoriety essential to accelerate its urban development. The objective of our project was to propose a facility capable of enhancing and promoting the city of Niamey. the Nigerien culture in order to make it attractive for tourism. This led us to formulate an innovative and audacious architectural proposal with constructive solutions inspired by the Nigerien culture. The goal was to implement a project in perfect symbiosis with its socio-cultural, economic but also environmental context.
This handbook introduces a methodical approach and pragmatic concept for the planning and design of changeable factories that act in strategic alliances to supply the ever-changing needs of the global market. In the first part, the change drivers of manufacturing enterprises and the resulting new challenges are considered in detail with focus on an appropriate change potential. The second part concerns the design of the production facilities and systems on the factory levels work place, section, building and site under functional, organisational, architectural and strategic aspects keeping in mind the environmental, health and safety aspects including corporate social responsibility. The third part is dedicated to the planning and design method that is based on a synergetic interaction of process and space. The accompanying project management of the planning and construction phase and the facility management for the effective utilization of the built premises close the book. The Authors Prof. em. Dr.-Ing. Dr. mult. h.c. Hans-Peter Wiendahl has been director for 23 years of the Institute of Factory planning and Logistics at the Leibniz University of Hannover in Germany. Prof. Dipl.-Ing. Architekt BDA Jürgen Reichardt is Professor at the Muenster school of architecture and partner of RMA Reichardt – Maas – Associate Architects in Essen Germany. Prof. Dr.-Ing. habil. Peter Nyhuis is Managing Director of the Institute of Factory Planning and Logistics at the Leibniz University of Hannover in Germany.
The Australian Institute of Architects is the peak body for the architectural profession, representing over 14,500 members in professional practice and education. It has national and state offices across Australia. It provides access to Australian Standards, ABIC building industry contracts, publications, and HR and legal advice. It conducts policy and advocacy on behalf of its members and the built environment industry.
Chef Liam Tomlin and wife Jan know what they want and, for that matter, what they don’t. And as all couples that have embarked on a home renovation project know, that’s half the battle won.
The Ring House & Atelier, by Marwan Zgheib, was the Platinum A' Design Award Winner in the Architecture, Building and Structure Design Category for
Heads up to active employers and job hunters. If you're following Archinect's Facebook page, you may have noticed our new Employer of the Day feature where we highlight active employers and showcase a gallery of their work. For those of you who missed them, here's a summary of our most recent...
Image 3 of 16 from gallery of Vitsœ HQ and production building / Vitsœ and Martin Francis. Photograph by Dirk Lindner
The owners of the Washington Fruit & Produce Company in Yakima, Washington wanted a new office headquarters that could offer a sense of respite for their 60 employees, who are surrounded by a busy industrial environment of pavement, trucks, and refrigeration units. So, the com...
part of 'and then it became a city' exhibition curated by david van der leer, the show explores the everyday life of six planned cities under sixty years old.
LZ's Love Spa is a single building covered with an attractive unique façade, located in Thanh Hoa city, Vietnam. The project is a successful attempt to..
Image 25 of 29 from gallery of The Printmaking Workshop / Scullion Architects in Association with Plus Architecture. Sections
Evolving from our popular Mini Rambler series, the Rambler distinguishes itself by harmonizing indoor and outdoor space. Designed with a focus on versatility, this home features generously sized guest suites, a dynamic study for work or leisure, and an expansive loft, complete with a private balcony and plenty of storage options. Beyond functionality, our signature entry courtyard imparts a unique character that can only be found in a Prim Haus plan. Take the first step towards building your dream home and investing in your future with our customizable, high-end architectural plans. Designed for discerning homeowners with a passion for sophisticated living, our handcrafted plans provide the perfect blueprint for creating a home that's as unique as you are. With instant downloads and expert support, we make it easy to start building your luxury lifestyle today.
Renovations and extensions are smart options that allow homeowners to opt for both ecologically and economically viable additions to their existing homes. Instead of demolishing a structure completely and building a new one, often simple restorations and additions can get the job done far more effectively. They also tend to preserve the unique, original appearance […]
We were engaged by our clients to design a short-term residential building to complement their existing suite of buildings on site, which consists of..
Completed in 2009 in Schertz, United States. Images by Casey Dunn, Christopher Gutierrez. The Schertz Public Library is a new 30,000 s.f. facility that serves the largest suburban city in the San Antonio metropolitan area. The client...
Santiago Calatrava is a Spanish architect, structural engineer, sculptor and painter, particularly known for his bridges supported by single leaning pylons, and his railway stations, stadiums, and museums, whose sculptural forms often resemble living organisms
