Architects are known for returning from travel with more photos of buildings than people and for having an esoteric vocabulary of their own. Of course, these are clichés that are not always true. But something that unites most designers is the tendency to pay attention to each detail that makes up a project, be it the material that covers the facade, the junction between different floors, how the doors open, the type of window frame, how the forms were put together for concreting, and more. But a detail that often goes unnoticed – and that makes a huge difference in interior design – is baseboards.
Booking.com City Campus / UNStudio
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Architects: UNStudio
- Year: 2023
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Manufacturers: Hunter Douglas Architectural (Europe), Kone, Sorba
How to Improve Lighting in the Workplace
People spend hours at work every day. Offices still fail to recognise the difference lighting can make to their workspaces. Lighting is an important matter when talking about visual comfort and productivity. Optimized lighting can help to improve performance and there are determined practice guidelines on which lighting systems work best for your work environment.
Architecturally Integrated Bunk Beds: Material and Design Tips
It is a common misconception that bunk beds - which are sleeping spaces elevated above floor-level - are used exclusively for the bedrooms of children and teens. While bunk beds are a great solution for younger kids and older kids alike, the practical aspect of bunk beds which gives ample sleeping space while saving on floor space, makes them great for a variety of purposes and applications. With a rise in density and the majority of people living in large urban centers making use of increasingly smaller living spaces, there has come a push towards modularity in interior architecture. For this reason, bunk beds and lofted sleeping areas have become a great solution to maximize square footage.
KB Building / HofmanDujardin + Schipper Bosch
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Architects: HofmanDujardin, Schipper Bosch
- Area: 3300 m²
- Year: 2020
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Professionals: Huisman & van Muijen, JBTECH, Karbouw
The Beauty of Exposed Wooden Trusses
Timber trusses are wooden structural frameworks used to support roofs or other heavy structures. Fabricated from a series of triangles linked by a ridge beam and purlins, wooden trusses are structurally advantageous due to their high strength-to-weight ratios and corresponding ability to support long spans. However, these structural components can also be used for aesthetic ends, and when left exposed, can complexify, beautify, and open an interior space.
Villa Tonden / HofmanDujardin
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Architects: HofmanDujardin
- Area: 150 m²
- Year: 2019
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Professionals: Aannemersbedrijf Kormelink, Bureau 1232, BREED Integrated Design
HofmanDujardin Office Villa / HofmanDujardin
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Architects: HofmanDujardin
- Area: 850 m²
- Year: 2019
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Professionals: Avex, Mega Elektra, Stone Projectmanagement, Van Wijk Installaties, Bot Bouw
Villa Zeist 2 / HofmanDujardin
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Architects: HofmanDujardin
- Area: 375 m²
- Year: 2018
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Manufacturers: Bulthaup, Isokorf, Modular Lighting Instruments, Vande Moortel
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Professionals: Archisupport, BREED Integrated Design, Bureau 1232, Kormelink, Modular lighting
CTBUH Names Winners of 2016 Tall Building Awards
The Council on Tall Building and Urban Habitat have announced the winners of the 15th edition of the CTBUH Tall Building Awards. From over 100 submissions, the best buildings from four regions – the Americas, Asia & Australasia, Europe and Middle East & Africa – were selected, along with recipients of the Urban Habitat Award, the Innovation Award, the Performance Award and the 10 Year Award. The CTBUH will pick a global winner from the regional selections later this year.
The towers were chosen by a panel of architects from world-renowned firms and were judged on every aspect of performance, looking in particular for “those that have the greatest positive impact on the individuals who use these buildings and the cities they inhabit.”
Read on for the list of winners.
The Cube / Orange Architects
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Architects: Orange Architects
- Area: 5600 m²
- Year: 2015
BarentsKrans / Hofman Dujardin Architects
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Architects: Hofman Dujardin Architects
- Area: 5200 m²
- Year: 2013
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Manufacturers: OWA GMBH, Sepawand
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Professionals: Arcadis, CBRE, Du Prie Bouw en Ontwikkeling, Halmos Adviseurs, Horequip, +5
Eneco Headquarter Rotterdam / Hofman Dujardin Architects
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Architects: Hofman Dujardin Architects
- Year: 2012
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Manufacturers: Bover