Surrounded by water and with a distinctly energetic vibe, Danish architecture studio BIG – Bjarke Ingels Group has based its new headquarters in Copenhagen's flourishing harbor district, Nordhavn. With its newly constructed office building, the design pioneers are striving to showcase the art of blending technology, innovation and creativity while also designing a space that nurtures inventiveness and fosters a sense of community in the workplace.
Let’s be honest. There’s been a certain amount of speculation over the past while about the future of imm cologne, the international furniture fair that’s traditionally kicked off the calendar year, acting as a compass to the design landscape of the following twelve months. Like every physical trade fair, it has had to navigate white waters: pandemic strictures, turbulent macroeconomics and the continued expansion of alternative channels.
IAAC x ArchDaily present "Shaping the Future of Architecture". The digital revolution, along with the unforeseen environmental, economic, and social challenges our world currently confronts, compels architecture to shake off many of the traditions and long-standing foundations upon which it has operated for decades if not centuries. Design, in conjunction with multidisciplinary science, stands as the two powerful tools enabling architecture to undergo revolutionary innovation and thereby generate a positive impact and transformative change in the built environment.
https://www.archdaily.com/1009610/iaac-x-archdaily-webinar-shaping-the-future-of-architectureArchDaily Team
The American School of Quito Foundation (FCAQ) and the College of Architects of Pichincha (CAE-P) have announced the launch of an International Ideas Competition. The competition aims to solicit entries for the design and architectural direction of the school's new campus. The American School of Quito is renowned for its academic excellence and has shaped students with integrity, values, and principles for over 80 years. It provides a learning environment that fosters freedom, responsibility, and democracy while remaining committed to society's and the environment's well-being.
The initiative marks a significant achievement in the development of architecture and education in the city
We're excited to announce our upcoming November workshops in collaboration with our ArchDaily Supporters partner, Parametric Architecture. These workshops have been thoughtfully curated to empower architects, designers, and enthusiasts by providing them with the latest insights and skills in the dynamic realm of parametric design. Guided by industry experts and visionaries, these immersive sessions will explore cutting-edge techniques, innovative tools, and practical applications, creating an inspiring and dynamic learning environment where participants can take their design expertise to unprecedented levels.
Minotti’s Dylan seating system and Raphael family of seats have different identities yet harmonise elegantly in a variety of different spaces, whether private or hospitality areas. Image Courtesy of Minotti
Upholstery is at the heart of every living space, providing comfort both physically and visually. It’s the basis for an interior to grow and evolve, setting the tone for a wider 360-degree landscape. To create a truly dynamic foundation, it usually takes a few different sofas or armchairs, but pairing them up to create the desired harmony between color, texture, form and function can be a challenge without experiencing them side by side in space.
Right place, right time: that's how you could describe the origin story of Future > Factory > Furniture >, a special event at Dutch Design Week 2023, which returns to the iconic Klokgebouw –along with over one hundred other sites in the city of Eindhoven– from 21 to 29 October. It was in the former Philips factory building that, earlier this year, another industry gathering took place. Destination Design hosted over 40 international and Dutch brands for the second year running in an effort to shed light on new products and innovative ideas.
This month's workshop is the second series of the Revit flow series By Mustapha Nachar. It will focus on intermediate to advanced Revit techniques, including designing using families, BIM techniques, and parametric tools to enhance the design process and produce BIM data schedules. By the end of this workshop, you will be able to create complex building elements and systems using advanced Revit features, and you will be able to produce detailed and accurate construction documentation.
https://www.archdaily.com/1008692/revit-flow-free-workshop-for-archdaily-supportersArchDaily Team
Designer and head of products at BIG, Jakob Lange, interacting with one of the sofa designs from the new Nawabari collection. Image Courtesy of BoConcept
The new furniture collection Nawabari is the manifestation of a shared vision. At the outset of the creative collaboration between furniture designers BoConcept and architecture office BIG, both parties sat down to share their insights and understandings of what today’s consumers need and how to create optimal social and living spaces.
For architecture full of light: large-area glass facades allow daylight to play a role throughout while also providing unrestricted views. Image Courtesy of Solarlux
Living spaces framed solely by glass, whether in the city or the countryside, are a long-cherished architectural dream to which various architectural monuments already bear witness. First and foremost, there's Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, who blurred the lines between inside and out with modern steel constructions and large-scale glass facades that stage absolute space. Anyone strolling through the Neue Nationalgalerie in Berlin will sense the light-footedness and transparent generosity of this idea in all its glory.
The Duffle is a modular system that can create an armchair, or a much larger composition of units joined together, offering a broad spectrum of possibilities depending on the space it occupies. Image Courtesy of BOSC
There’s something old-fashioned, or indeed anti-fashion about a duffle coat. It’s charmingly naïf, the stuff of school uniforms and Paddington Bear, with a history that goes way back to the mid-19th century. It had a life in the military, as part of the uniform for the Royal Navy, and like much service attire, was then reimagined by the world of high fashion. Jean Cocteau used to stroll with close friend Coco Chanel, wearing his white version. Decades later, Rei Kawakubo made an oversized statement with versions at Comme des Garçons, and it remains a favorite of arch Modernist Margaret Howell. When Jean Louis Iratzoki was working on plans for a new sofa to join his ever-growing range of designs at BOSC, he took inspiration from the toggles and nostalgia of all things duffle. It was a subtle way to infuse what is a contemporary and highly sophisticated piece of furniture with a touch of something softer, from the past.
https://www.archdaily.com/1007402/nostalgic-comfort-the-charm-of-the-duffle-coat-on-a-sofaMark C. O'Flaherty
As part of We Design Beirut's main program, under “We Preserve” a collective exhibition will be staged at Villa Audi. Curated by Babylon -The Agency founded by Joy Mardini and William Wehbe, the exhibition of over 33 product designers from the region celebrates the rich heritage of Middle Eastern design and its harmonious integration within the historic Villa Audi.
Parametric Architectureintroduces a series of upcoming workshops in partnership with ArchDaily. In this workshop, participants will learn advanced methods to maximize control, efficiency, and quality. In addition, they will be taught design principles and how to engage creatively in the age of AI. The course will also cover post-processing techniques, productivity strategies, essential resources, and an overview of other applications to prepare for the oncoming AI boom.
https://www.archdaily.com/1006914/workshop-midjourney-architectureArchDaily Team
The AI Creative Challengeaims to encourage participants to use these AI-powered tools to generate visually impressive designs. Through human prompting, crafting, and imagination, participants will steer AI algorithms to create original designs that push the boundaries of architecture.
https://www.archdaily.com/1006639/ai-creative-challenge-parametric-architectureArchDaily Team
Parametric Architectureintroduces a series of upcoming workshops in partnership with ArchDaily. This workshop aims to provide comprehensive knowledge and practical skills in designing efficient geometries while leveraging data and visualization techniques to gain insights into the structural performance of their designs. Students will learn the fundamentals of parametric design, structural analysis, and optimization techniques, enabling them to create structure-aware and visually appealing architectural and engineering designs.
https://www.archdaily.com/1006637/workshop-data-structure-d-designArchDaily Team
Parametric Architectureintroduces a series of upcoming workshops in partnership with ArchDaily. These workshops are designed to empower architects, designers, and enthusiasts with the latest insights and skills in the realm of parametric design. Led by industry experts and thought leaders, these immersive sessions will delve into cutting-edge techniques, innovative tools, and real-world applications, fostering a dynamic learning environment where participants can elevate their design capabilities to new heights.
https://www.archdaily.com/1006418/workshop-spatial-fragmentations-with-houdini-studio-mumun-keserArchDaily Team
On Wednesday, August 23, the first episode of the new documentary series that explores the projects of Al Borde will be released. "Building with living trees", immerses itself in the stories of the Garden House, a single-family house located in the suburban area of the city of Quito.
Round thing: With the Arc and Lune laying patterns, Amtico is one of the first manufacturers to add bold curves and moving circular geometries to their main collection. Image Courtesy of Amtico
It accompanies us through the day, gives us support, shows us the way and touches our senses. This may sound like the description of your perfect partner, but in this case, we are talking about the ground beneath our feet. Day after day, year after year, we come into daily contact with it, though it generally melts into the background, is taken for granted and overlooked. So it's time to give it some deserved attention. There is, after all, far more beneath its surface than meets the eye.
