Welcome back, ACOTE! Last week, our Architectural Community on the Environment (ACOTE) hosted their (Re)Launch Party - a networking event meant to both bolster our local community around sustainable design and reintroduce our ACOTE knowledge community to our membership. We snapped some photos throughout the evening - here are some of our favorites. Did you attend?
What could it look like if diversity were the starting point for design? The exhibition 'Design for All? Diversity as the Norm/Design für alle? Vielfalt als Norm' at the Museum für Gestaltung Zürich presents contemporary approaches to inclusive design and architecture; from apps, toys, and clothing to do-it-yourself projects and the design of public spaces.
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Do you have plans in January 2025? BAU is already making some with it’s exhibitors for the next fair in upcoming January! Find out who has already signed up for being part of the World's Leading Trade Fair for Architecture, Materials, Systems again and where to find them. The interactive hall plan provides an overview of the whole exhibition center and supporting information regarding the topics of each hall on our website: https://lnkd.in/dJS7Jby5 Now you can take a sneak peak at the already planned halls and exhibitor grounds. You want to be part of BAU 2025 too? Register as an exhibitor on our website: https://lnkd.in/ds3stPCd Bau 2025 awaits you! #BAU2025 #BAUMuenchen #tradefair #constructionindustry
Home is simply stunning.
This is something we’ve known for a while now. But now it’s official. Adelaide has been named one of the most beautiful cities in the world by Architectural Digest.
Fabulous to see such precise urban analytics linked to theory.
This year's exhibition of Multi-scalar Urban Analysis of cities from around the globe, showcasing works of 40 Urban Design Theory students, is the 10th in the Melbourne School of Design. Thanks also to tutors Merrick Morley, Víctor Alegría Corona and Archana Ramesh. #urbandesign
What is Section 106? #Section106 is daunting and complex legislation to navigate, but public art is often its best solution. To genuinely impact local communities positively, understanding its nuances is crucial. Our guide simplifies the complexities - who's involved, how it works, what to consider. If you're looking for a #PublicArtConsultant equipped with an in-depth knowledge of the intricate details - get in touch. #PublicArt #Innovation #PublicArtist #S106 #ContemporaryArt #UrbanDesign #Placemaking #Architecture
Each academic year brings about changes in higher education, and innovative, science-based design features play a crucial role in enhancing the learning environment for college students. Understanding these higher education design trends is vital for architects who are creating the educational spaces that foster collaboration, creativity, and well-being. In our newest blog, Dean Dalvit breaks down the trends he’s seeing in the space, from biophilic design to sustainable and healthy buildings. Head here to read the full article: https://lnkd.in/gicJfnmV
Heading to France and wondering which are the best cities in France to include in your itinerary? From iconic World Heritage Sites rich with architecture and culture to Provencal gems and lesser-visited regional capitals, France has them all. We’ve spent months road-tripping France and visiting its eclectic cities, and have put together a list of the best cities in France to visit, that we know you'll fall in love with. https://bit.ly/4eAl7Ts
Journal of Biophilic Design has a nice book review on our book Civic Purpose: Urban Design in Private Practice
Exciting news! Päivi Raivio & Daniel Bumann / RaivioBumann has been invited to take part in Concentrico: the International Festival of Architecture and Design of Logroño that annually proposes to reflect on the urban environment and the city. The Festival invites visitors to explore the city through installations, exhibitions, meetings and activities that propose new collective uses, strengthening the idea of community in the public space. Our installation "Basic forms (of urban life)" is an interactive installation that challenges the conventional norms of urban design, focusing on disruption and embracing disorder within cities and public places. In contrast to the structured nature of the built environment, the installation takes on a life of its own when activated by people. It dynamically adapts, forming new shapes, meanings, and eliciting diverse reactions from those interacting with it. The installation is very characteristic to our work, which is often interactive with a focus on how people connect to each other, the space, and the surrounding city and it's phenomena. For us public space is a vast source of inspiration as well as a framework and a tool for changing the cities of the future. Through our work we want to investigate how temporary installations and interventions can have a permanent and positive effect in urban development. Many of our projects have worked as a catalyst and sparked a more long term development process. 2024 marks the 10th year of turning places around together - and working towards more layered, diverse cities. We will soon publish more about the installation and thoughts behind it! Our project is supported by Instituto Iberoamericano de Finlandia Read more about the festival and participating projects here: https://lnkd.in/ddAM4nmy
Principal at Siegel & Strain Architects
1moIt was wonderful to see such a big turnout for this fun and inspiring event. What great commitment we have in the East Bay!