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Monday, November 29, 2010

Gold Certified Hotel Park Hotel in Hydrabad, India

This new hotel has been designed by Skidmore, Owings and Merill studio (SOM). Around the pool guests can visit a number of restaurants, bars, stores in total privacy. They combined ultra modern elements with traditional popular Indian architecture. Impressive facade is made from perforated metal that serves as window protection as well. Architects took into account local conditions: daylight, orientation, solar gains and climate. The aim was to maximize the amount of the natural sunlight and protect the building from reheating. The inner atrium is taken in by a hotel swimming pool

All rooms are viewing the lakes and surrounding country. SOM have cooperated with Stevens Institute of Technology`s Product Architecture Lap in Honoken, New Jersey to find the best way to minimize the energy consumption which was cut down by 20%. Also the sewerage plant was constructed in cooperation with scientists. The hotel is first in India to be awarded Leed Gold certificate and marked as the best new project of the year 2010 in India.

Adhra Pradesh has recently announced the finalization of a unique project with a long name LEED Gold Certified Hotel Park Hotel in Hydrabad, India. It is a unique complex, also called the Modern Indian palace.

Architect: Skidmore,Owings and Merill studio (SOM)
source: news.architecture
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Rumah Hutan (Forest House)

The housing was made mostly from wood and sustainable materials. None tree was cut on the parcel, what had been a challenge because the forest is very bushy. The architect wanted to point out that it is possible to built a modern housing in the heart of a forest without any human intervent. As for the interior, it is minimalistic and simple allowing to perceive the presence of the forest. Owners of the house can economize a lot of electricity thanks to the sustainable materials and natural shading of trees.



The majority of the present population is concentrated in big cities. This tiny house constructed in the middle of a forest has been designed by Mutsue Hayakusa that specializes in green architecture design and creation of “cell spaces” that are functional as well as efficient. The interesting facts about this projects are its location in the houseless area and its concept based on a game with geometric shapes.

architect: Mutsue Hayakusa
souce: news.architecture
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Friday, November 26, 2010

Namba Parks, a "shopping oasis" in the heart of Osaka

Namba Parks, located in Osaka, Japan, represents the antithesis of the traditional shopping center.
This is a shopping complex with offices, an amphitheater, landscaped parks, green spaces and water together. Built inside the former Osaka Stadium sporting place, the old ballpark was designed by Jon Jerde Jerde Partenership Agency.

Namba Parks was designed as a redevelopment around a business district next to the Namba train station, close to Kansai Airport.
Opened in October, 2003 at the former site of Osaka Baseball Park. A multiple shopping complex of 1 story underground and 8 stories above ground. Some shops and restaurants made their debut in Kansai area. Outdoor event space is a round theater. Also equipped with roof top garden, Parks Garden.

Namba Parks was designed as a park.
In a city where nature is rather rare, the sloping park connects to the street, making it accessible to pedestrians, allowing them to wander through its groves of trees, piles of rocks, lawns, streams, waterfalls , ponds and outdoor terraces. Under the park, a canyon trace the path of specialized activities, entertainment and catering.

It is an oasis in the city where people can enjoy trees and flowers while taking a walk and can rest on the benches. Memorial plates are buried at the spot on the 2F, where home plate and pitching plate were located. More shops targeting adult men and women will open as second stage in the spring of 2007. Cinema complex and specialty stores will open as well.


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Seoul Kring Kumho Culture to the symbol of WORLD DESIGN CAPITAL 2010

Driven by ICSID (International Council of Societies of Industrial Design), the label "World Design Capital" reward cities that demonstrate their ability to use design as a key element in improving the social, cultural and economic life of its inhabitants .
Space, as well as spatial design, reinforces its image as a medium for facilitating communications between companies and consumers, as opposed to simply perform its previous role to provide a place for containing customer’s human behavior.
after Turin in 2008, Seoul designated World Design Capital 2010 "and places design at the heart of current international media throughout the year.
Located in the Gangnam area in Seoul, the KRING is a cultural center in bold and innovative architecture designed by the architectural firm Unsangdong Korean Architects on behalf of Kumho Group Real Estate.
This space is dedicated to art and modern culture, with exhibitions, plays, cinema films dedicated to arthouse, coffee lounge, conference and leisure areas.

The bases of societies were shifted from the product production to that of information as alchemy based society was changed to more of preference and image focused society before. It is more important than ever before for an architect to create his or her own brand and then convert that to a product armed with newly conceptualized brand value for the coming information age. It is critical to define where to put your coordinates to move around because there are no more boundaries existing between roles for architects, the scope of activities, concepts for architectural spaces, nor realm of it.

Location: 968-3, Daechi-dong, Gangnam, ,
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Masdar City Green,UAE

Announced in April 2006 and launched in February 2008, the construction of a city some 100% ecological kilomètresd'Abou Dhabi begins to take shape.
Called "Masdar, which means" source "in Arabic, the city will cover 6 square kilometers and is expected to accommodate 50,000 inhabitants and 1,500 businesses.
The key measures that will help make this city really green.The cost of this 100% eco-city will be reduced from 10 to 15% compared to original estimates of 18.7 to 19.8 billion instead of $ 22 billion.

Energy, Water & Recycling
A photovoltaic power and solar panels on the present buildings will produce the main source of electricity. The expected production is 100 MW and is expected eventually to reach 500 MW. Part of renewable energy will still be produced outside of the city.
Desalination plants that run on solar energy will fuel the city's drinking water. The entire wastewater used to irrigate crops for biofuels or for food, or to water parks.
Architecture
To avoid the use of air conditioners, electricity guzzling, the city will be surrounded by walls to block the hot winds and sand. The streets were laid narrow to emphasize the shadows, and oriented to maximize air circulation.
The walls of the institute of science and technology are isolated by large rubber pads that return the sunlight and to mitigate the effect. The library has windows that prevent sunlight from entering the building. Its roof is in turn covered with solar panels. Electric vehicles are being tested.

Transportation
Car traffic will be prohibited within the city. For short trips, pedestrians and cyclists will be encouraged. For longer trips, various means of transport will be deployed. The PRT (Personal Rapid Transit, understand "personal rapid transit"), rapid transit and light that looks like a mini electric streetcar, moves to the request within the city. Its cabins, accommodating 1-10 people can be called at the touch of a button at each station (spaced a maximum of 200m). The shortest route will be chosen depending on traffic.




Where is the project?
The project was originally scheduled to be completed by 2016. But his promoter announced Sunday that it would not happen before 2020 or even 2025. To date, only the construction of the institute of science and technology is complete. Just over 170 students are present, including one hundred who lives on campus.

architect: Foster + Partners
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Zaha Hadid will conduct the Grand Theatre in Rabat

Morocco to build the "Grand Theatre" in Rabat, with 2,500 seats, with an investment of 120 million euros, said Saturday the agency in charge of the project.Implementation and monitoring the work of this project for a period of 56 months have been entrusted to the Iraqi-born British architect Zaha Hadid. A contract for architectural design and monitor the work of an amount of ten million.bus architecture

The Director General of the Agency for the Development of the Valley Bouregreg Mr. Lemghari Essakl presented at the press conference a project with modern design and architecture on the world, daring and air, the style of this infrastructure is mainly characterized by a propensity for intertwining curves and taut lines, sharp shapes and overlapping plans.


Mr. Essakl, Managaing Director of The Bouregreg Valley Development Agency said, “The Grand Theatre is part of a national programme of cultural development initiated by His Majesty King Mohammed VI. ”Zaha Hadid shared her willingness stating, “I am delighted to be building the Grand Theatre in Rabat.
Morocco’s unique musical traditions and rich cultural history in the performing arts are renowned throughout the world. I am honoured to be part of the cultural development of the nation’s capital.
The construction of the Grand Theatre will allow Rabat to showcase its rich cultural heritage as one the world’s greatest cultural centres.

Architects: Zaha Hadid Architects
Location:
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Design:
Zaha Hadid with Patrik Schumacher
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Thursday, November 25, 2010

Villa Des Andes, Peru

Peru-based architect Juan Carlos Doblado has complete a spectacular new private house in the foothills of the Andes. With two concrete pavilions, one nestled into the shallow slope, the other cantilevered forwards across the site, the single storey building is all about simple geometry. The Los Andes House features floor to ceiling glasses and sliding glass doors, offering a unique perspective and view of the stunning landscape. A relationship between inside and outside, Doblado sure managed to impress with this modern house of admirable solidity and simplicity. bus architecture

The courtyard entry articulates both volumes under one cover and provides a visual opening of the mountains surrounding the valley. In both volumes transparency is what dominates it. Each room has one side covered entirely in glass, so the landscape forms part of the interior space and expands it.
The provision allows you to integrate space into several areas by sliding the screens. The volume at the front of the house contains the main spaces, kitchen and most of the bedrooms. The service part of the building is built on the slope below the ground. On the other volume we have the family room and the guest bedrooms.

The house is set on the top of a sloping field. The program is organized in two parallel and horizontal outdated volumes, based on a simple geometry, where the interior is as important as the exterior.
The Peruvian architect Juan Carlos Doblado just finished a new private villa housed in the foothills of the Andes. With two houses of concrete, one nestled in a gentle slope, the other door overhang.
The surrounding landscape resembles uncannily the Saharan Atlas in the vicinity of Gafsa, which give ideas to our architects such Tunisian conterées.
The villa built on one level is drawn in a simple geometry. La Villa des Andes is fitted with glass panels from bottom to top, offering a unique perspective and drug clearances.

Symbiosis between interior and exterior that has Doblado collat managed to produce a contemporary villa beautifully simple and solid.
The house is situated atop a field on a slope. The program is organized in two volumes nested parallel and horizontal.
The overall composition is based on a simple geometry where the inside is as important as the exterior.
The entrance to the court articulates two volumes under one cover, and provides a visual opening of the mountains surrounding the valley. In both volumes, transparency prevails. Each room has a fully glazed facade.

Architect : Juan Carlos Doblado
source: archi-mag


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Tuesday, November 23, 2010

Villa Fujairah, UAE

Architectural talent can still be exported, and horizons that open to Tunisian expertise are very broad, ranging from Africa to the Middle East.Archi-Mag looks at the particular experience of a consultancy firm established by architects Tunisian Dubai.
At a time when the "City" of Dubai announced a withdrawal in investment, and where architects are beginning to flee to other Eldorados, resists this office by Tunisian know-how and cutting-edge attitude.Here is the story of a house made in Fujairah on the east coast of the UAE, by the design office Tunisian "Draw Link": This is a turnkey project, from design to design up 'execution.

Sometimes the site opens the way to great ideas. This was the case with this holiday villa located in one of the most beautiful areas of the UAE, a hundred kilometers from Dubai, among palm trees, mountains, and the Indian
Ocean.

In addition to a substantive renovation; finishes, lighting, electrical, plumbing, painting ..., the city needed a complete restructuring and an extension to incorporate new components to the program as requested by the owner. The goal was to make it a peaceful oasis, a refuge from the bustle family of Dubai.Thus, a double height volume was added to the front of the waterfront to create a very large open space with maximum transparency made possible by a north-east optimal. This area comprises lounge and kitchen with dining area. On the floor after the parent has been won on an existing deck.
The house should also be fully furnished. The furniture was carefully chosen for its simple lines and comfort. The coating materials and fabrics were selected in natural colors, reminiscent of the mountains, sand and sea, reflect the immediate environment of the villa.

White was chosen as predominant color for interiors and outdoors. The light is spread evenly and gives a feeling of serenity and freshness.
Sometimes modern architecture ignores its context. This villa dialogue perfectly with its environment, not just its outward appearance, but also with its interior and its decoration.
Glimpses of blue ocean round out the color palette in the living room. Wood, warm and friendly, has been used in some areas. The pool converted using natural materials like wood and thick slate, according to a spatial logic innovative.
Inside, the initial four bedrooms - two and two Upstairs in the DRC - have been converted into five bedrooms suites, bathed in the light that pours through large windows, suggesting the sound of waves on the shore, the distant cry of seagulls and the singing of the wind as if it was wrapped around this architecture.
"Before we started work, the villa was a banal architecture, without character. Only the land had value. The existing house was completely dilapidated.
The idea was to make a secondary modern and attractive villa "A difficulty that was having to adapt to the existing structure was added to other constraints: they must act quickly, using materials available on the local walk and have the work carried by ordinary masons available in this area somewhat remote or the actual companies refuse to go: it's very close to the constraints imposed on us by the Tunisian market in the end ... "

What was originally an outdoor pool with bows unattractive disproportionate, became a real SPA, worthy of a 5 star hotel.
"Among the difficulties associated with pre-existing structure, there was the fact that the house was elevated one meter above the level of the garden and pool. To mitigate this failure and to find continuity between inside and outside a set of terraces and planted tanks was put in place "
The garden has been replanted with a green lawn to keep a clear view. Only a few palm trees have been planted in the middle, and massive trees on the right boundary walls will hide somehow a neighborhood unattractive.
A pergola is made of teak were implanted in the host for a shaded bench and bar / grill.

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Sunday, November 21, 2010

Marrakech Airport

Architect : Abdallah Elghrari, De Pretto Serge, CR Architecture, Patrick Puyo

Placed in service since 2005, with an area of 4600 m2, the work was completed in record time. Marrakech Menara Airport is currently the second largest in Morocco after the Casablanca, in terms of traffic, with 3.7 million passengers per year.

Marrakech-Menara has two terminals. The first was completely renovated in June 2008, it is partially powered by solar energy. The second, meanwhile, has been operational since 2005, while opening a third terminal is planned for 2012 to pass the Cape of 8 million passengers per year.



Like the cells of a beehive Airport Menara Marrakech provides a contemporary view to Moroccan architecture while developing a functional concept original. Unlike the existing structure, the extension is made entirely of light and shadow, every hour of every day, a special light dresses volume. The facade consists of 24 lozenges dressed in white with aluminum glazing receives silkscreened stylized ornamental motifs. The cover door 72 photovoltaic pyramids

Located 3 km from downtown, the airport of Marrakech-Menara Airport is the second Moroccan in terms of traffic after Mohammed V in Casablanca. According to "Travel and Leisure, the new Terminal 1 at the airport is" an example of a successful marriage between traditional Islamic architecture and modern architecture. The Marrakech-Menara airport was selected by the U.S. publication, Travel and Leisure Magazine, among the 13 most beautiful airports in the world on a list including those in Denver, Hong Kong and the TWA Terminal JFK New York.

Marrakech-Menara has two terminals, Terminal 1 which was completely refurbished in June 2008, is partially powered by solar energy. Terminal 2 was opened in 2005 while opening a third is planned for 2012, bringing the total capacity to 8 million passengers per year.


The monthly U.S. T & L (Travel and Leisure), a monthly magazine of reference for tourism and travel, has chosen International Airport Marrakech-Menara among the 13 most beautiful airports in the world.The airport in the red city of Marrakech is Morocco's second ranked airport in terms of traffic after the Mohammed V International Airport in Casablanca.

"The airport of Marrakech-Menara is an illustration of a successful marriage between the Islamic architectural art and modern architecture," says the magazine in its January issue, noting that the robustness of its design is tempered by ornaments exquisite arabesque painting on glass.


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