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#Bestdesignsoftheyear lists should feel silly for anyone who is serious about design. And yet they always stir my curiosity. The headline ('A chunk of glossy sexiness') of The Guardian Design Review in my inbox did not promise too much for someone looking for #sustainabledesign but the newsletter was worth a closer look. The Right to Repair campaign – chosen by Henrik Taudorf Lorensen, CEO of TAKT – advocates for the right to find ways to repair products that are simpler and cheaper than tossing them into landfill. This new type of 'everyman's right to good products' is an excellent representative of the #morewithless approach we at Finimalism Project wish to promote. Could #repair become really big in 2024? There might be some hopeful signs. Something I'm personally looking forward to: "FIX: Care and Repair" Exhibition by Design Museum, Helsinki and Arkkitehtuurimuseo / Museum of Finnish Architecture, due to open in April. Surely something we'll feature also on finimalism.fi Finimalism 🔨 (Some other highlights of the newsletter were Alex Goad's Reef Design Lab that helps to resolve the habitat damage in coral reefs, and the inspiring design collective Power Out of Restriction that gives voice to the voiceless.) https://lnkd.in/d5viDbDC

Cultural Community Art Center: A Developmental Initiative The Cultural Community Art Center is envisioned as a cornerstone for tourism and education, aiming to fortify and weave together local communities via socially inclusive spaces. These spaces will serve as vibrant hubs for events, fostering connections, and celebrating the rich tapestry of cultural diversity. The architectural design is a homage to each unique community culture, striving not only to highlight and educate but to rejoice in and disseminate the distinctive communal heritage. It's a project that reveres historical significance, leveraging our collective past as a lens through which we can enrich our future. Design Concept: The DNA of Community At the heart of the concept is DNA, symbolising the intrinsic socio-cultural fabric that defines the community. The interlocking DNA pattern reflects the close bonds of families, friends, and neighbours, whose lives are interwoven into a cohesive society. While their cultural backgrounds may vary, their shared values and appreciation for one another culminate in a blended community, unified in diversity. The intertwined DNA motif underlines the collective harmony among various cultural inhabitants. Architectural Design: Harmony with Nature To mitigate coastal issues like salinity and erosion, the design incorporates a FORM ACTIVE structural system, renowned for load distribution via shape. This system manifests itself in three forms: the cable, arch, and tent systems. The DNA configuration is an intricate blend of these structural systems, yielding a design that allows expansive, self-supporting spaces and optimal natural lighting. Sustainability is a cornerstone of the building's design, with minimal energy consumption and the generation of electricity via photovoltaic cells installed on the tent roofs. Credits: Conceptualization and Architectural Design: Emmanuel Ogundiran 3D Modeling and Animation: Emmanuel Ogundiran

"Embark on a visual journey through architectural wonders, meticulously captured by JeanPaul Digital. From intricate details to grand structures, let us unveil the beauty and craftsmanship of the built environment. 🏛️📸 #ArchitecturalPhotography #JeanPaulDigital"

[Arch. Article] Pavilion, experimental architecture with an artistic edge "Limited edition," "opportunity," "first-come, first-served," we're drawn to limited-time events. The fact that it's now or never makes an object, experience, or time and space even more appealing. This kind of ephemeral marketing, often applied to services, entertainment, and spatial concepts, attracts large audiences and makes them part of the culture. In the field of architecture, temporary spaces with a certain eventfulness also attract a lot of attention. Let's take a look at pavilion architecture, a specialized field of architecture represented by the "temporary building" that has become a culture. https://lnkd.in/ghMeJwcP

Color Commentary "Jawn": Unveiling Cultural Competency's Role in Spatial Understanding Color Commentary is a series that elevates the inspiring stories of people who have overcome adversity, showcasing their resilience, determination, and cultural values. They inspire hope and demonstrate that challenges can be conquered. This exhibit starts by looking at the role cultural humility plays in our ability to understand and navigate spaces around us. This exhibit, titled Color Commentary "Jawn": Unveiling Cultural Humility's Role in Spatial Understanding, embarks on a journey to explore the multifaceted meanings behind a seemingly simple slang term originating from Philadelphia: 'jawn.' Beyond its linguistic roots, 'jawn' serves as an allegory that vividly demonstrates how cultural Humility can lead to various degrees of understanding - be it positive, negative, or none at all - in relation to the spaces that shape our lives. This exhibition delves into the dynamic interplay between cultural humility and spatial investigations using "the block" to organize the discussion. This space, like a preverbal ice cube tray, intricately mirrors the intervals between houses and curb cuts. While seemingly relentless, a closer reading illustrates the narratives of residents as they transform inherited spaces into unique expressions of self. Each 'jawn' acts as a vivid prism, shedding light on the multifaceted stories within culturally significant terrains. #wedgegallery #design #architecture #heros #queens #love #loveletter

Contemporary Brutalism Embrace the resurgence of Modern Brutalism with its strong geometric forms and raw materials. This distinctive style celebrates architectural integrity.  It challenges us to rethink beauty and sustainability in design. Dive into the world of strong Brutalism combined with the serenity of nature. #designconcept #TAKTIKDesignThinkingLab

MAKING THE ABTRACT TANGIBLE. How can we craft spaces and designs that deeply consider human development, senses, and seamlessly integrate them into the design process and experience itself? Designs that endure across generations, prompting moments of contemplation, even if just for a fleeting minute or two. Talking about the future often feels abstract. My aim is to make it tangible, to bring insight, to inspirere, to make a pause, and give examples on specific effects, materials, colors and design grips. 💫 Recognizing patterns in major shifts like societal structures, my historical /anthropological research, and my art and design bacground, allows me to pinpoint and concretize these changes into concrete examples. 💫 Carrying forward the essence of our time, I shape themes that underpin future-oriented and sustainable creations, to your inspiration and needs. Why? Because I believe the heart of future design lies within us in a deeper level – in who we are today and who we'll become tomorrow.

👉 In an increasingly digital world, architecture has found new ways to inspire and educate. Virtual tours have revolutionized the way we experience spaces, allowing us to explore some of the most iconic works without leaving home. Discover five must-see virtual tours for every architect! ✅ California State Archives on Google Arts & Culture: You can explore historical photos, national park photography and railroad plans on the California State Archives through Google Arts & Culture. ✅ Dominion Tower by Zaha Hadid: Take a virtual tour of the Dominion Office Building in Moscow, Russia, designed by Zaha Hadid Architects. ✅ The Soane Museum: Check out the historic house, museum and library of neoclassical architect Sir John Soane with this virtual reality tour. ✅ Walt Disney Concert Hall: For its 10th anniversary, the Walt Disney Concert Hall in downtown LA, designed by USC Architecture alumnus Frank Gehry, created a high-def virtual tour that takes you inside and out of the striking building. ✅ The Architecture of Antoni Gaudi & Others: Google Arts & Culture is also offering a tour of 11 of Spanish architect Antoni Gaudi’s most well-known projects, including the Sagrada Familia and Park Güell. Do you know of any? Tell us which one in the comments! [Get to know "5 Virtual Tours That Every Architect Should Visit" in the first comment below] Photo: Walter Martin / Unsplash #architect_us #usavisa #j1visa #careerstips

Discover ultimate design freedom. Ideal for museums, sports facilities, aviaries, and transportation buildings, these structures offer geometric versatility and economic efficiency, allowing for distinctive architectural forms. Read more: https://lnkd.in/grfekdJy #ArchitecturalDesign #MultiPurposeStructures #VersatileEngineering #DesignFlexibility

𝗰𝗿𝗮𝗳𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗶𝗺𝗲𝗹𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗳𝗲𝗲𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗴𝘀. cortina elysium, the imprint of contemporary experiences; an ongoing conversation between actor and universe. the rhythm of time is not just marked but also choreographed. each individual becomes an actor, gracefully carrying the complexity of existence and shaping the future with every nuanced movement. https://lnkd.in/dhM2X7g9 . . #phenomenalaboratory #phenomenateam #cortinaelysium #edencapitaldevelopment #architecturaldesign #architecture #design #intetiordesign #architecturelovers #archiporn #architecture_hunter #designdetails #lightandshape #artofvisuals #architecturedesign #archidesign #interiordesign #openspacedesign