As we all know roof gardens, floor gardens, green facades are growing trends in todays architecture. I believe the main reason is in vertically growing cities people feel they lost contact with nature so they creat some artifice that feels like nature. So when I was searching for my master thesis I run into an article where they critisize this trend. ‘’At times...
The City Of Arts And Sciences in Valencia-Spain is one of the largest culture and science complex in Europe and designed by famous Valencian architect Santiago Calatrava. In this area you can see 7 different contemporary architecture example but one in particular; The Opera House. Unfortunatly the particular importance of Opera House is not only coming from its extraordinary design but the wrong...
While humanity evolved from primitive hut to advanced architecture technologies, building materials derived from local source to mass production products. However we could achieve lots of goals with the help of mass production and latests technological developments, we can not deny that this happenings created the consumer society we are all living in. We produce and consume and produce more and consume more,...
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Would You Like To Rebuild Architectural Masterpieces? Check Out: Lego Architecture
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Have you missed our childhood favorite Lego? So good news Lego has launched Lego Architecture Series! It is basicly Lego for adults. With this series of products you can rebuild well know buildings from all around the world or you can build your own design! Before exploring the products lets check the history of LEGO ARCHITECTURE There has always been a natural connection...
Creating your portfolio either for a job or university applications is extremly stressing. I am sure you have already checked tens of websites to learn the best ways to design your portfolio. To tell you the truth a year ago when I decided to apply for Contemporary Project Master in UPC Barcelona I was exactly at your place.I made lots of search online...
The competition for Camp Nou Renovation Project is finalized! The winner is Nikken Sekkei + Pascual i Ausió Arquitectes. The jury of the competion explained the reason of their choice as ''The suggestion of Nikken Sekkei + Pascual i Ausió Arquitectes came into prominence with its simple elegant, calm, timeless, democratic and mediterinian character.'' The renovation will start in 2017 and expected to finish in 2021. During...
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A Social Housing Project In Barcelona That You Would Love To Live In! - Torre Julia
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Do you need some inspiration? Here is a social housing project I believe worths to share! Torre Julia is a social housing project in outside skirts of Barcelona. It is located by the side of the motorway and sharing the same area with another housing project and a sport center. Architects Pau Vidal, Sergi Pons, Ricard Galiana design 77 home units for elderly in...
