Riccardo Mariano has designed ‘Istanbul Disaster Prevention + Education Centre’ as an entry for the same-named Thyssenkrupp Elevator competition. The complex is a reflection of earth-related phenomena as the surrounding site lifts to form a volcano-like structure. From inside, coloful lights pour upwards, a reflection of man-made energy. Continue Reading →
‘36 The Calls‘ Design Competition is now at shortlist stage. Six finalists have submitted designs intended to deliver an iconic building located at the River Aire bank in Leeds, England.
This entry, entitled ‘Contained calls’, is designed by Aedas. Continue Reading →
For the contest Evolo 2010, the agency Parisian architecture DCA / Crew Design for Architecture has designed the tower ecosystem, vertical greenhouse to produce fresh water from sea water and mangroves. A project that was awarded a special mention by the jury. Continue Reading →
For the upcoming 2016 Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro, Swiss studio RAFAA propose the competition entry ‘Solar City Tower’ that—packed with solar panels and sustainable features—wants to help make Rio’s Olympic Games the first ever zero-carbon games. Continue Reading →
‘Living Steel‘ was an International invited Architecture Competition for Sustainable Housing, which presented architects with the task of creating energy efficient, single-family, detached housing that minimizes climate change emissions and can withstand temperature extremes, yet is affordable to build and to buy.
The prefabricated circular form of Helsinki-based Huttunen-Lipasti-Pakkanen Architects‘ entry was conceived to create a high-level of air tightness. The design was also inspired by traditional Russian houses which are often heavily ornamented, bordered by fences and includes kitchen gardens. Continue Reading →
