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Leeds MSCP, completed 2016 ACME x Leeds Leeds car park façade reinterprets the diagrid motive into an open performative skin, providing natural ventilation and daylight while producing a recognizable identity for the city. Anodised aluminium fins produce an interplay of light and shadow that appears as a diagonal grid pattern when seen from afar. The diagonal pattern is achieved by twisting and rotating the vertical fins. The fins have four different twists and nine different fixing brackets across the façade. The result is a façade that may appear complex yet is formed from the simplest possible components, open and well-ventilated from the inside yet visually interesting from the outside. More details here: https://lnkd.in/erkFVt7X #facades #architecture #leeds

Today's Viewbear is soaking up the sun and taking in the breathtaking views of Manchester's iconic skyline! 🐻🏙️ Imagine what this little explorer might be thinking as he gazes over the city's legendary architecture and bustling streets. Is he dreaming of a stroll down Deansgate or planning a visit to the historic Manchester Town Hall? Out of interest, what's your favourite spot in Manchester? Comment below! #PropertyManagers #PropertyMarket #UKProperty

With all the justified excitement about how the new metro will transform Sydney, it’s fascinating to reflect on Bradfield's original "underground" plan for the city. This plan envisioned an integration of the inner-city suburbs with the broader rail network. Bradfield's design included underground loops through the inner east and inner west, with stations proposed in locations such as Paddington, Waterloo, Randwick Racecourse, SCG/Showground, Balmain, Callan Park, and Annandale. These lines would have connected to existing stations like St James, which was built with two additional unused platforms (hence the unusually wide platform and dual staircases today). The design, finishes, and signage of Museum and St James stations look very similar to the London Underground. Supposedly these lines were abandoned due to the Great Depression and capital needs of WW2. It’s interesting to imagine how Sydney might have evolved if these lines and stations had come to fruition. For an interesting read https://lnkd.in/gmP9kZH8

Today's Viewbear is soaking up the sun and taking in the breathtaking views of Manchester's iconic skyline! 🐻🏙️ Imagine what this little explorer might be thinking as he gazes over the city's legendary architecture and bustling streets. Is he dreaming of a stroll down Deansgate or planning a visit to the historic Manchester Town Hall? Out of interest, what's your favourite spot in Manchester? Comment below! #PropertyManagers #PropertyMarket #UKProperty

The #architecturaldesign of this #building is at-one with nature.

Challenge: How can we rebalance the use of street space to create a pleasant environment for walking, playing, talking, and the possibility to enjoin a safe, fresh, and green atmosphere? ... As we prepare for an upcoming workshop in Vila Real, we conducted a site visit to observe the current conditions. First Observation: There are many cars occupying the streets. Second Observation: There is potential for reorganizing the car spaces. This could include changes in overall traffic circulation and adjustments to parking areas. However, there is likely much more we can do. Next Steps: In September, we will delve deeper into these possibilities and explore comprehensive solutions. ... Vila Real, 16.07.2024 ... the Future Design of Street - association

In 1996 architects FAT created this thatched London bus stop on Tottenham Court Road. Thatch is rarely, if ever, seen in a contemporary urban context but why? The main reason clients to specify thatch today is because it requires periodic repair. And because needing any routine care is seen (often by blokes) as a weakness incompatible with the macho grind of city life, thatch is passed over for stronger, tougher higher carbon materials like plastics and metals instead. But think again. How many bus stops have you seen in London getting their smashed or graffitied glass replaced? The reality is that urban bus stops require and receive an enormous amount of regular care and repair. Like a bench pressing commodities trader who thinks they are Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson, its pure tough guy romance to imagine city furniture as immovable, impregnable bulwarks against the chaos of urban life. Thatch needs care, but so does (and should!) everything else. More thatched bus stops, please! Follow the Architecture of Repair project on Instagram here: https://lnkd.in/eMed7vru

"In the space of Jackson Street, we repurposed a travel lane and parking lane" — Cindy Zerger, ASLA, PLA, Urban Design Practice Lead, Toole Design Group Landscape architects at Toole Design designed the complete and green street – the Jackson Street Reconstruction Project – in Saint Paul, Minnesota, creating new safe bike infrastructure that cuts emissions from vehicles. Learn more at asla.org/positive Check in tomorrow as we make the case for a future guided by climate and nature positive design. #LandscapeArchitecture #Transportation #BikeInfrastructure

The retractable roof of Toronto's Rogers Centre isn’t just a roof - it’s a masterpiece of modern engineering! 🏟 In just 20 minutes, four motor-powered panels, spanning an impressive 345,000 square feet, open or close to reveal the skies (or shield you from the rain)! Here’s how it works ⤵️ The two middle panels gracefully slide over the north semi-circular panel. Meanwhile, the south panel rotates and snugly nests inside. This ingenious design transforms the stadium from an open-air experience to a fully enclosed arena in the blink of an eye-well, almost! 👀 Fun fact: When it opened in 1989, Rogers Centre (formerly SkyDome) was the world's first fully retractable roof stadium, setting the stage for innovations in sports architecture! 🏟️ Check out this epic time-lapse video of the roof in action - it’s as mesmerising as it is efficient! ✨ Now let’s get imaginative: How do you think technology like this will influence the future of stadium design? Maybe AI-controlled weather forecasting or solar-powered roofs? Drop your thoughts below! ⬇️ #Engineering #StadiumDesign #RogersCentre #Innovation #Tech #Toronto

Check out Urban Design Practice Lead Cindy Zerger, PLA, ASLA in this American Society of Landscape Architects video series, where she shares how Toole Design is making streets and paths safer, greener, and more connected. 🌿 Our work on Jackson Street, the first segment of the Capital City Bikeway in Saint Paul, MN, combines green infrastructure, public art, and wayfinding to enhance community well-being and reduce emissions. See more photos and details on our project page: https://lnkd.in/e38nmz9F