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Architects: Zaha Hadid Architects
- Area: 1127 m²
- Year: 2015
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Manufacturers: ASCENDER Seating
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Professionals: Andrew Goddard Associates, Arup Façade Engineering, Arup Fire, Arup Lighting, Cityscape, +6
The Investcorp Building / Zaha Hadid Architects
https://www.archdaily.com/636998/the-investcorp-building-zaha-hadid-architectsDiego Hernández
Shortlist Announced For 2015 RIBA North West Awards
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A total of 15 projects have been shortlisted for RIBA North West 2015 Awards, featuring buildings by John McAslan + Partners, Feilden Clegg Bradley Studios, MUMA and Carmody Groake. All shortlisted buildings will now be assessed by a regional jury. Regional winners will then be considered for a RIBA National Award in recognition of their architectural excellence, the results of which will place some projects in the running for the 2015 RIBA Stirling Prize. The 2014 RIBA Stirling Prize was won by Haworth Tompkins for the Everyman Theatre in Liverpool, a project which was shortlisted by this branch of the RIBA. Feilden Clegg Bradley Studios' Manchester School of Art also made it to the national finals.
See the complete list of shortlisted projects after the break.
https://www.archdaily.com/609923/shortlist-announced-for-riba-north-west-awardsJames Taylor-Foster
Guardian Invites Readers to Submit the Best City Ideas for World Cities Day
With the first ever World Cities Day taking place on Friday, the Guardian is partnering with UN Habitat for the Cities Day Challenge, a day-long competition where representatives of 36 cities around the world will present their best city ideas, with the winner being selected for an in-depth article in the Guardian. Judged by Ivan Harbour of Rogers Stirk Harbour + Partners, Toronto City Planner Jennifer Keesmaat; Anna Minton, Dan Hill, Usman Haque and Adam Greenfield, the Guardian will be live-tweeting the entire day.
They are also reaching out to readers to "share your photos, videos and stories of something brilliant that your city does better than any other," some of which they will feature throughout the day. You can follow this link to contribute - or read on after the break as we take the opportunity to round up some of the biggest city ideas that have passed through the pages of ArchDaily.
https://www.archdaily.com/562152/guardian-invites-readers-to-submit-the-best-city-ideas-for-world-cities-dayRory Stott
Crest / Zaha Hadid Architects
Zaha Hadid Architects has constructed an experimental structure on the grounds of London’s V&A Museum, just in time for the London Design Festival. The temporary installation is the practice’s thinnest shell structure to date, testing new design and construction technologies for achieving minimal material thickness while “investigating the relationship between formal arrangement and structural performance.”
https://www.archdaily.com/547950/zaha-hadid-installs-ultra-thin-shell-structure-at-london-s-v-and-aKarissa Rosenfield
Brick Awards Shortlist Unveiled
The Brick Development Association, representing the UK and Ireland, has unveiled its shortlist for the 2014 Brick Awards. The awards recognize excellence in design and construction using brick in 14 different categories. Among the contenders are Zaha Hadid Architects' Serpentine Sackler Gallery , Universal Design Studio's Ace Hotel and Mecanoo's The Library of Birmingham. The winners will be announced on November 12.
See the full shortlist after the break:
https://www.archdaily.com/537611/brick-awards-shortlist-unveiledKatie Watkins
Issam Fares Institute – American University of Beirut / Zaha Hadid Architects
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Architects: Zaha Hadid Architects
- Area: 3000 m²
- Year: 2014
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Professionals: Bahzad Choubassi, Elie Awaad, Assem Soubra, Georges Saade, CLIMTECH, +6
https://www.archdaily.com/515589/issam-fares-institute-nil-american-university-of-beirut-zaha-hadid-architectsDiego Hernández
Six Essential Materials & The Architects That Love Them
In case you missed it, we’re re-publishing this popular post for your material pleasure. Enjoy!
To celebrate the recent launch of our US product catalog, ArchDaily Materials, we've coupled six iconic architects with what we deem to be their favourite or most frequently used material. From Oscar Neimeyer's sinuous use of concrete to Kengo Kuma's innovative use of wood, which materials define some of the world's best known architects?
https://www.archdaily.com/469825/six-essential-materials-and-the-architects-that-love-themJames Taylor-Foster
The Serpentine Sackler Gallery / Zaha Hadid Architects
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Architects: Zaha Hadid Architects
- Area: 1566 m²
- Year: 2013
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Manufacturers: Erco, Dyson, OAG Architectural Glass, VALMIERA GLASS
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Professionals: Liam O’Connor Architects, Isometrix, Rise, Gleeds, DP9
https://www.archdaily.com/433507/the-serpentine-sackler-gallery-zaha-hadid-architectsJavier Gaete
RIBA Announces 2013 Shortlist for Stephen Lawrence Prize
The Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) has announced the shortlist for the 2013 Stephen Lawrence Prize - an award that recognizes “fresh talent” working with construction budgets less than £1 million.
The 2013 Stephen Lawrence Prize shortlist includes:
https://www.archdaily.com/428614/riba-announces-2013-shortlist-for-stephen-lawrence-prizeKarissa Rosenfield
Sea City Museum / Wilkinson Eyre Architects
https://www.archdaily.com/323233/sea-city-museum-wilkinson-eyre-architectsJonathan Alarcón
Jardines Lookout Flat / AFFECT-T
https://www.archdaily.com/215149/jardines-lookout-flat-affect-tVictoria King
Evelyn Grace Academy / Zaha Hadid Architects
https://www.archdaily.com/95234/evelyn-grace-academy-zaha-hadid-architectsKelly Minner
