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Summary Studio’s innovative approach to modular construction has transformed how kindergartens are built in Lisbon. Using prefabricated U-shaped reinforced concrete pieces, four kindergartens were completed in just 13 months, showcasing the efficiency and sustainability of modular design. These buildings, designed with functional layouts and high durability, feature outdoor spaces that extend learning beyond the classroom. The prefabricated system minimized disruption, ensuring a faster, cleaner build—setting a new standard for community-friendly, sustainable development. #ModularDesign #ConstructionIndustry #Innovation #UrbanDevelopment

Our invited architectural project competition for developing the plots of PANORAMA.LT has concluded. Five architectural firms from Lithuania and abroad submitted their projects, making the selection of the best one challenging. The submitted projects were truly interesting, unique, and of high quality. In the end, we chose two winners: the 'ALĖJA' project, presented by the team of MB' Fragment architektai' from Lithuania, and the project 'N4T8D2WB,' presented by the architectural team of 'StudioN Create' Ltd. from the United Kingdom. These projects stood out for their innovative design and potential to transform the area into a vibrant mini-quarter. The best projects were selected in collaboration with a competent international panel of experts. We also involved the neighbouring Žvėrynas community in the discussions. The general public was invited to vote for their favourite architectural works publicly. While there were discussions, it's gratifying that the opinions and perspectives largely aligned, ensuring a fair and transparent selection process. PANORAMA.LT vision, along with our shareholders, is to develop the plots around the shopping centre in a way that sustainably integrates and connects them into a new mini-quarter, creating attractive public spaces and additional value for shopping centre visitors and the surrounding community. We hope that over time, we will achieve this goal and become a new attraction where modern offices, retail services, and small businesses will be established. Next, we will negotiate with the winners and other important tasks we need to complete before construction begins. I look forward to it with great anticipation. The photos show initial visualizations of the winning projects.

🌟 A Bold Vision for Community and Heritage 🌟 The new Saint-Georges Multisport Complex is more than just a facility - it’s a celebration of community, collaboration, and architectural innovation. 🎉 Born from a partnership between the Beauce-Etchemin School Service Center and the City of Saint-Georges, this state-of-the-art expansion provides students and residents with exceptional resources: 🏀 Double gymnasium 🏊♀️ Recreational pool & 10-lane semi-Olympic pool 📚 Classrooms But it’s not just what’s inside that inspires - it’s how this building bridges the past and future. Attached to the iconic Saint-Georges High School (built in 1974), the new complex reinterprets the modernist heritage with breathtaking wooden structures, expansive glass windows, and a striking perforated diamond-patterned exterior. Where the original high school showcased the concrete dominance of the 1970s, this new design flips the narrative by embracing openness and connection: ✨ Concrete gives way to glass, symbolizing a welcoming, outward-facing spirit. ✨ Aluminium cladding evokes a sense of lightness, complementing the robust heritage of the existing structure. This project isn’t just about buildings—it’s about creating spaces where history and innovation meet and where the community thrives.💡 Read the full article about this outstanding project in our latest issue of the sb magazine. Simply follow the links in the comment section. 👇 What do you think—how can architectural projects like this shape our communities? Let’s discuss in the comments! ⬇️ Architects: ABCP architecture Marie-Lise Leclerc Architecte inc. Bilodeau Baril Leeming Architectes Credits Photos: Stéphane Groleau

Studio 3.1: the Collectors - An Exchange of 'Things' 🤝 Manchester School of Architecture (MSA) PRAXIS atelier In response to the brief to design an 'Exchange', I focused my project on the exchange of 'things', with 'things' being defined as physical objects we own or interact with in the real world, for example, clothes & furniture or terracotta bricks and timber. The basis of this project lies in my tendency to hoard items, which you could say reflects a culture of overconsumption under capitalism, and my desire to create a system of re-use on a wider scale for both individuals and companies. Studio 3.1 is research-based with an initial design proposal that will be developed further in Studio 3.2 this semester. Throughout my study, I discover that the collection of items is linked to the formation of stories and relationships that are represented by an item and so 'hoarding' is not an act that should always be perceived negatively. Collecting items could be seen as finding potential in otherwise disposable 'things' and so my design aims to facilitate an actioned re-purposing of these collected items. The approach of 'treasuring the things we have' is the overall ethos that this design hopes to achieve through two aligned programs: 1. Open workshop spaces for local people to alter their possessions, display their creations and form relationships in a new social space. 🔧 2. A centre of material exchange for construction professionals who can better track the construction waste involved in their projects and source material discarded by others to re-use. 👷♀️ Alongside these central programs, a display and storage space has been allocated and the interstitial public space is restored as a park. Moving into 3.2 this semester, I would like to improve this public space so it is inclusive and encourages social interaction. 🌳 Please see my 3.1 portfolio attached below:

The "Makers' KUbe" by The University of Kansas School of Architecture & Design In collaboration with BIG and BNIM, The "Makers' KUbe" — a 50,000-square-foot mass timber structure designed to be a beacon of sustainability and creativity. Here’s what makes it extraordinary: Innovative Design A striking timber diagrid structure inspired by traditional Japanese techniques. Consolidates all programs into three interconnected buildings, preserving the historic Marvin Hall and renovating Chalmers Hall to infuse more daylight. Sustainable Materials Simple envelope of timber and glass, showcasing the building's efficient use of materials. Positioned to maximize natural light and air, insulated with natural materials like hemp wool for thermal comfort. Flexible Studio Environment Central hub organizing the space for efficiency and adaptability. Encourages collaboration and exploration among students and faculty. Living Curriculum Building serves as a tangible element for students to appreciate and critique, revealing its function, technology, and structure. Features rooftop solar panels and rainwater harvesting, weaving sustainability into the fabric of the KUbe. The "Makers' KUbe" stands as a testament to our commitment to innovative, sustainable architecture. https://lnkd.in/gg5bR4GB

The Practice is delighted to announce its appointment as Consortium Lead by Cambridge City Council to reimagine the City's Civic Quarter, encompassing the Grade II listed Guildhall, Corn Exchange and Market Square. Official release as follows 👉 DEVELOPMENT CONSULTANCY APPOINTED TO TAKE FORWARD CAMBRIDGE CITY COUNCIL’S CIVIC QUARTER PROJECT CAMBRIDGE City Council has appointed a development consultancy team, led by award-winning architects Cartwright Pickard, to lead its once-in-a-century opportunity to reimagine Cambridge’s Market Square, Guildhall, and Corn Exchange to create a new civic quarter for the city. ­ The appointment followed a comprehensive tender process which invited teams to submit proposals to develop a RIBA Stage 2 design for the area that would: 📌 Create a focal point in the centre of Cambridge that local people can be proud of and which lives up to the city’s world-renowned reputation as a centre of excellence and cultural significance 📌 Attract residents and visitors to spend more time in the market, the Corn Exchange, and city centre shops, restaurants and bars 📌 Build on the agreed vision for the Market Square, to make it a more accessible, attractive, welcoming, exciting and safe place to visit, shop and gather during the day and into the evening 📌 Make the Corn Exchange a more modern and appealing venue with updated facilities, while exploring new commercial opportunities and reducing operational costs 📌 Conserve the Grade II listed Guildhall as a net zero-carbon building to save running costs, with a welcoming environment for the public, and fit-for-future working spaces for council uses; while creating new spaces for commercial occupiers to increase the council’s income from the building to support running frontline council services Having now been appointed by the council, the consortium, which includes several Cambridge based organisations, will develop concept designs (up to RIBA Stage 2) through a process of comprehensive community and stakeholder engagement. Throughout the design phase there will be ongoing opportunities for individuals as well as community and stakeholder groups to provide feedback into the designs. Specialist community engagement consultancy ECF has been appointed as part of the team to run that process. Following the engagement programme and completion of the RIBA stage 2 design work, the development proposals will be considered by councillors in November 2024. If approved, further development work would progress beyond RIBA stage 2, with comprehensive community engagement taking place throughout the project. The development consultancy team: Cartwright Pickard Marick Real Estate ECF LDA Design Carter Jonas Max Fordham LLP Conisbee Turley KMC Transport Planning Theatreplan Arup Read the complete release via CCC here: https://lnkd.in/gmhf-8ji #Award #Architecture #Cambridge

São Julião da Barra School The rehabilitation of São Julião da Barra School presents a fresh and modern approach to the existing structure, while preserving its functional integrity. The school’s crisp white buildings evoke a sense of purity and simplicity, creating a bright and welcoming atmosphere for students and staff. Complementing the clean lines and minimalist design are striking red-covered fire escape stairs, which serve as both a practical safety feature and an architectural statement. These vivid red staircases contrast sharply against the white façades, adding a dynamic visual element to the campus. The rehabilitation project focuses on enhancing the school’s accessibility, energy efficiency, and comfort. Improved insulation, upgraded windows, and sustainable materials have been incorporated to meet modern environmental standards. Inside, classrooms have been updated with new technologies and flexible learning spaces, while common areas have been designed to encourage social interaction and collaboration among students. The integration of natural light and greenery across the campus further enhances the learning environment, making São Julião da Barra School a model of contemporary educational design.

‘𝑭𝒍𝒐𝒂𝒕𝒊𝒏𝒈’ 𝒔𝒕𝒂𝒊𝒓𝒔 𝒇𝒐𝒓 𝒂 𝒍𝒐𝒘-𝒄𝒂𝒓𝒃𝒐𝒏 𝒔𝒄𝒉𝒐𝒐𝒍   In this video, we take you behind the scenes to showcase the journey of creating many staircases for Academie Tien in Utrecht. We love to be part of any project that’s truly innovative. Not surprising, really – the ‘Ee’ in EeStairs stands for Exponent of Excellence.     So when de de Architekten Cie. asked us to make and install a very complex arrangement of staircases at the Academie Tien in Utrecht we discovered that the project would be one of the most advanced secondary school designs in The Netherlands.   The building is almost carbon-neutral, and generates 50 percent of its energy requirement from solar panels. But generating the school’s human and educational energy was just as important, and the key to this is the multi-storey atrium – a vibrant communal zone buzzing with the movements and conversations of students and staff.   The atrium is a really big, visually open central space with stairs connecting the different sides and levels of the central space. And we knew this Big Idea would only work if the architects, supported by EeStairs’ Design Service, created an architecturally sophisticated arrangement of staircases that would leave as much open space as possible.   The solution: we connected staircases to three circular platforms – aka ‘nests’ – positioned at different levels in the middle of the atrium.   A great idea, architecturally and functionally. But it came with a big challenge: how could the nests be held up? We worked with the architects to develop a way of hanging the nests from very thin metal rods – they’re only 30mm thick, barely noticeable.   The effect? The stairs and nests seem to float in space. And we think this is a great outcome, given the fact that this is one of the biggest educational stair projects we’ve ever done – the staircases and landings needed a total of 350m of railings.   In other words, this was innovation on a really big scale. That’s always satisfying, isn’t it? EeStairs + de Architekten Cie + @Wiersma Architecten Check out more: https://lnkd.in/eM4pYYfH

🗽 What Made New York City’s Mass Timber Studio a ‘Resounding Success’? 🏙️ New York City is making significant strides in sustainable construction, particularly with the rise of mass timber projects. The New York City Economic Development Corporation Mass Timber Studio has been hailed as a game-changer in enabling developers to integrate mass timber solutions into their designs, and the results are promising. 🔎 What You Need to Know: 1️⃣ Accelerating Mass Timber Development: The NYC Mass Timber Studio, initiated by the New York City Economic Development Corporation (EDC), provides crucial technical assistance to developers during the planning and design phases. Participants have reported enhanced collaboration with the Department of Buildings (DOB), which has streamlined the approval process for mass timber projects. 2️⃣ Clarity in Regulations: One key factor contributing to the studio's success has been the DOB's publication of a technical bulletin. This bulletin clarified previously ambiguous regulatory concerns, allowing architects and developers to proceed confidently. Martha Bush from Marvel Designs noted that this clarity enabled her team to finalise construction documents for their Walter Gladwin Recreational Center project in the Bronx. 3️⃣ A Growing Demand for Sustainable Solutions: With New York City aiming to reduce the embodied carbon footprint of its construction projects by 50% by 2030, mass timber is quickly becoming a focal point in discussions about sustainable building. Developers like Seyfihan Usarer from Algoma are leveraging mass timber to create scalable, cost-effective housing solutions that meet the city’s growing demand for sustainable living spaces. 💡 A Call to Action: As cities worldwide grapple with climate change and urbanisation, New York City’s Mass Timber Studio stands as a model for how collaboration and clear regulations can foster innovation in construction. Stakeholders should continue to support mass timber initiatives and share best practices to encourage widespread adoption. 🔗 For more insights into the success of the NYC Mass Timber Studio and its impact on the future of urban construction, read the full article here: https://lnkd.in/g8-NtdJT 🗣️ #questionforgroup: How can other cities replicate New York's success in promoting mass timber construction? What additional policies or initiatives could further drive sustainable building practices? #sustainableconstruction #nyc #newyork #brooklyn #bigapple #usa #masstimber #masstimberconstruction #urbandevelopment #crosslaminatedtimber #clt #glulam #woodcentral #woodcentralau1 #woodworks #construction #engineering #architecture

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