"According to the exhibition, many Brutalist buildings “face widespread public aversion” and are dubbed as “ugly” structures globally. However, there is simultaneously a growing recognition of their cultural value, sparking preservation efforts. In fact, the exhibition explores the options these structures are left with, be it renovation or demolition, and the challenges accompanying these decisions." Brutalism enthusiasts and critics alike should visit our latest exhibition, Capital Brutalism! Learn more about it in this article from Arch Daily.
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Saterday last day of our exhibition ‘Brutal Utilism’at Gallery Neck of the Woods in RotterdamFriday and Saturday 13:00 - 17:00artists:Susanne Albrecht (DU)Art van Triest (NL)Mirjam Berloth (NL)Lisbeth Parisius (DK/NL)Leen Van DierenDonck (NL)Lieven de Beek (BE)Paul Vinken (NL)Jeroen Arians (NL)Adress:Heer Bokelweg 1573032 AD Rotterdam Brutal Utilism: Revealing the material and questioning the utilisation. What is the use? What is it made of?The undressing of the facade. Inside and out. How is it constructed and for whom is it made to inhabit? Art and architecture; A brutal and logical marriage.
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My new article explores how conflicts between Emperor Wilhelm II and the Berlin city government shaped the city's urban fabric. Read open access in Architectural Histories https://lnkd.in/grX2CnUD
Ludwig Hoffmann's Eclecticism
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Did You Know? Yulia Gusarova's unique artistic style is deeply influenced by her background in architecture. Her bold brushstrokes and dramatic use of color seamlessly fuse figurative and abstract elements, creating an atmosphere that becomes the main character in her works. This architectural influence is evident in how she plays with light, shadow, and form, inviting viewers to explore the space within her paintings. QUESTION: Which architectural era do you think influences Yulia Gusarova's art the most? Comment your thoughts below! a) Classical b) Modernist c) Renaissance
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Emilio Ambasz is an architect and award-winning industrial designer. Ambasz's trademark style is a combination of buildings and gardens, which he describes as 'green. over grey'.
GRAND RAPIDS ART MUSEUM GRAND RAPIDS, MICHIGAN, USA (1983) https://lnkd.in/esSAhwYC This proposal revitalizes the city's downtown area by reusing a distinguished, but now vacant, former government building and by adapting a number of abandoned or underused neighboring structures for additional cultural functions. The main 1908 Beaux-Arts building is upgraded to meet codes and programmatic requirements. A relocation of the entrance from the closed side of the U-shaped building to the open court-yard establishes a direct physical relationship between the museum and its surroundings while creating a single, unified entrance. Covering the court-yard, a translucent inclined plane of stairs has an opening at its center that leads to the Grand Foyer which is a shared space for the different departments. Water descends slowly and evenly from the top of the stairway along a channel carved into the plane, leaving a clear pedestrian path for those walking up the stairs. This water is, in fact, the very water used for the air-conditioning system. In this way, the need for an unsightly cooling tower has been eliminated and this silent cascade becomes the focal point of the city's newest public space. Greenroofs.com, LLC. #ambasz #emilioambasz #architecture #greeninfrastructure #greenroofs #landscapearchitecture #nature #greenarchitecture #design
GRAND RAPIDS ART MUSEUM
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I value how this show innovatively highlights the physical relationship to interior design.
Design curator Darrin Alfred organizes "Biophilia: Nature Reimagined," which discusses the connection between humans and nature at the Denver Art Museum.
Reflect On The Natural World With Darrin Alfred
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THE ULTIMATE GUIDE TO GLAZING FOR MUSEUMS Architectural Glazing for Museums must be specified in order to achieve the right outcome when starting a building or restoration project, as glazing affects the performance and use of the space as well as the user experience. Usually, these exhibition spaces are big, open buildings with lots of traffic that alter and develop according to the space. Glazing components are typically seen in transitional areas, on roofs, and around artwork that is protected. Click here to read the rest of the guide! https://lnkd.in/eFZTWJ6K
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The curatorial theme of the 60th Venice Biennale is “Foreigners Everywhere” (Stranieri Ovunque) representing a concept that comes back to the age old question of identity: who are strangers, what makes up the distances between us, who are outsiders in our society? And why is the otherness of those who nevertheless live as our neighbours, or the otherness within us, so often a deciding factor when it comes to the question of belonging? These questions of identity and difference are perennial themes at the Biennale (and at many cultural events on an international scale; indeed the theme of the landmark Triennale di Milano of 1996 was “Identity and Difference: Identita Differenze”). Our 2024 Venice Fellows (British Council Venice Fellowship scheme) are Mrs Blues and Lazlo Molnar. As they return from their residencies at the British Pavilion for their this year - Mrs Blues in Group 3 and Lazlo Molnar in Group 5 - it is apposite to revisit the ‘Letters from Venice’ project (Letters from Venice - London Metropolitan University) which drew attention to the same themes through the eyes, words and imaginations of four LondonMet women, each of them ‘foreigners’ in Venice during their visits to the 2023 programme curated by Lesley Lokko: “The Laboratory of the Future”. These four women - three students (including our two Venice Fellows 2023) and one alumna - each wrote a letter home, capturing an aspect of what the Venice experience meant to them. Over the next four weeks they will be shared again and recirculated on social media. #venicebiennale #venicefellows #londonmet #britishcouncil #strangerseverywhere #art #architecture #design #creativepractice #designresearch #practiceresearch #phdbydesign #phdbypractice #phdbyprioroutput
Letters from Venice News from the School of Art, Architecture and Design
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Architectural Symbolism: In literature, buildings often serve as powerful symbols, representing broader themes and societal values. Think of the decaying mansion in "The Great Gatsby," symbolizing the decline of the American Dream, or the labyrinthine castle in "The Castle of Otranto," representing the oppressive forces of authority. These architectural symbols add layers of depth and meaning to the stories they inhabit, inviting readers to ponder the intricate relationship between built environments and human experience. 🏰📖 #Symbolism #ArchitectureInLiterature #DeepMeaning #interiordesign #art
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Mimarlık lisans eğitiminde aldığım Müze Mimarisi dersi kapsamında, konsept tasarımlarımdan biri olan graffiti-street art museum projemi yeniden ele alıp detaylandırdım. Behance üzerinden göz atabilirsiniz! Here's my revisited concept project from the museum architecture course I took during my undergraduate education in architecture. You can check it out on Behance! #architecture #portfolio #museumarchitecture #graffiti #installation #graphicdesign
the graffmeter: graffiti & street art museum
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On this episode, we talk about a house that unites modernity and tradition in Italy. Link to full interview in the post:
Part 2 of our Architectural Interview with Vincenzo Tuccillo, founder of studioforma, as he discusses about House LC, located in Bergamo, Italy that uniquely responds to the site while having a continuity with Italian tradition in its construction. This house has been featured in several publications such as Archdaily and Divisare. studioforma Link to YouTube video: https://lnkd.in/gmp4g_Hn Year: 2022 Photographs: Francesca Ióvene @francescaiovene ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Architect's Website: www.studioforma.eu IG: @studioforma.eu ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Follow or contact us on: IG: @whatsyourperspective2023 email: whatsyourperspective2023@gmail.com
A house that unites modernity and tradition.
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