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New United States Courthouse Competition Entry / Yazdani Studio of Cannon Design

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Courtesy of Yazdani Studio of Cannon Design

Yazdani Studio of Cannon Design and Gruen Associates have shared with us their second place proposal for the highly anticipated design-build competition for the new United States courthouse in Los Angeles, California. Envisioned as an icon within the city skyline, the triangular monolith provides a sustainable, 21st century courthouse that embodies the democratic qualities of dignity, stature, transparency, openness and accessibility.

Located at a pivotal node connecting the Los Angeles Civic Center, the Broadway Historic District and Bunker Hill, the 550,000 square foot courthouse is surrounded by a lush civic space that plays an important role in the existing cityscape.

Read the architect’s description after the break…

VIDEO: Federal Architecture

Democratic By Design is a short film, produced by the General Services Administration and narrated by Luke Russert, that tackles the issue of federal architecture. Buildings designed for the government typically have a familiar aesthetic. Washington, DC, is dominated by Neoclassical Architecture, building on the connotations of ancient Greek and Roman fora and temples as a symbol of democracy. But they perpetuate a sense of dominance and formality. Most of these buildings – city halls, courthouses, agency headquarters – were built in the 18th and 19th century, yet they leave behind a legacy and association in the architecture of the federal government.

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US Census Bureau Headquarters / SOM

On the contrary, government buildings built in the mid to late 20th century, specifically after 1962, have a more varied vernacular. This can be credited to Daniel Patrick Moynihan, aide to President John F. Kennedy. His one page document outlined guidelines for public architecture – an effort to contextualize and modernism government buildings. This video brings his words to life via well-known architects who have have designed federal buildings.

Join us after the break for a look at some of these buildings.

Forest Road Youth Centre / Matthew Lloyd Architects

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Novo Nordisk Corporate Centre / Henning Larsen Architects

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A Space Shuttle for Bremen / Kister Scheithauer Gross Architects And Urban Planners + Architekten BDA Feldschnieders + Kister

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Mersin Chamber of Commerce and Industry Building Competition Entry / Ziya İmren and Onat Öktem

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Courtesy of Ziya İmren and Onat Öktem

The Mersin Chamber of Commerce and Industry Building proposal by Ziya Imren and Onat Öktem has placed itself in an important position for the development of city of Mersin and its surroundings. Located at the intersection of the two main axes of the city, the proposal will play a major role in this new developing urban area of the city. More images and architects’ description after the break.

Yalong Bay Headquarters of COFCO / Zhubo Design Zstudio

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DNB Bank Headquarters / MVRDV

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  • Architects: MVRDV
  • Area Area of this architecture project Area:  36500
  • Year Completion year of this architecture project Year:  2012
  • Manufacturers Brands with products used in this architecture project
    Manufacturers:  Randers Tegl

Knox Innovation Opportunity and Sustainability Centre / Woods Bagot

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  • Architects: Woods Bagot
  • Area Area of this architecture project Area:  1800
  • Year Completion year of this architecture project Year:  2012

Vodafone / be baumschlager eberle

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Rotherham Central Station / Aedas

Rotherham Central Station / Aedas - Train Station, Facade
© Daniel Hopkinson
  • Architects: Aedas
  • Area Area of this architecture project Area:  1150
  • Year Completion year of this architecture project Year:  2012

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Office in Forest / SUGAWARADAISUKE Architects

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Unit B4 / Make Creative

Unit B4 / Make Creative - Warehouse, Beam, Table, Chair
© Luc Remond

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Çanakkale Municipality “Green” Cultural Center & Municipality Building Competition Entry / Onat Öktem and Ziya Imren

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Courtesy of Onat Öktem and Ziya Imren

Designed by Onat Öktem and Ziya Imren, the proposal for the Çanakkale Municipality “Green” Cultural Center & Municipality Building, which won an honorable mention, aims to create a new focal point located at the intersection of two busy pedestrian and vehicle axes, that strengthens the urban identity. The project intends to achieve a sharing/networking space that supports the everyday life of urban dwellers with social and cultural activities/facilities/uses, and a human-centered urban space that is also respectful to environmental values. More images and architects’ description after the break.

Law-Court Offices in Venice / C+S Architects

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Civil Guard Barracks House in Malpartida de Plasencia / MUDAARQUITECTURA

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© Juan Carlos Quindós

Architects: MUDAARQUITECTURA Location: Malpartida de Plasencia, Cáceres, Spain Design Team: Pablo Rey Medrano, Federico Rodriguez Cerro, Mª José Selgas Cáceres, Jorge E. Ramos Jular Technical Architect: Miguel Ángel Tierno de Dios Client: Dirección General de la Policía y la Guardia Civil Area: 2,946.65 sqm Project Year: 2011 Photography: Juan Carlos Quindós

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Platoon Kunsthalle Berlin / Platoon Cultural Development

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Renovation and Extension of ArcelorMittal's / Baragaño

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  • Architects: [baragaño]
  • Year Completion year of this architecture project Year:  2012