Where did those components come from and where will they go (eventually)? Probably a question we should all be asking ourselves with any purchase. Architect, Joseph Grima, proposes a new type of non-extractive architecture that does not exploit the planet in his manifesto. Find it not at Amazon here.
La Brèche House by NatureHumaine (Canada)
This tightly controlled residence is a hair more minimal on the interior than I prefer but I’d give it a strong grade on modern simplicity meets solid craft. More here.
Industrial Site Converted to Urban Wetland by eLandscript (China)
This impressive landscape firm collaborated with various practices to connect multiple banks created by the convergence of these four Shenzhen rivers with a series of paths and elevated promenades.
The Rainbow Bridge, which crosses two of the rivers, was completed by German practice Schlaich Bergermann Partner and the Flora Trellis Cafe was designed by LAAB Architects, and features glass curtain walls sheltered by a white rhombus-coffered canopy.
More here about this project.
Skogar, Iceland
The Rub’ al Khali OCULUS - AIDIA STUDIO
Proposed Largest Sustainable (and Affordable) Block in Amsterdam
Kamikatsu Zero Waste Center by Architect Hiroshi Nakamura (Japan)
In 2003, this became the first municipality (in Japan) to pursue zero waste, with 45 recycling categories. Today, the village reuses nearly 80 percent of the garbage it generates.
The facility is comprised mostly of upcycled materials, including 700 donated windows. More about this impressive undertaking on the architects website here.
Villa Koivikko by Aarne Ervi (Helsinki)
This progressive villa was originally completed in 1958 and was recently restored/updated by Studio Petra Majantie and Oopeaa, with some lovely touches. More here.
Origami
So great how NASA has embraced the art of origami to maximize space.
Depot Boijmans Van Beuningen Art Storage Museum by MVRDV (Rotterdam)
What really is a museum but a large storage facility? Love how the reflective cladding mirrors the city in a beautifully metaphorical way. More here.
Angkor Wat Temple (Cambodia)
Zero Carbon Cultural Center by Yasmeen Lari's Heritage Foundation (Pakistan)
This pavilion was built by local tradespeople with sustainable materials from the region. More here. Also, love the small surrounded structures too.
House on Fanø: Lenschow & Pihlmann Architects
This Danish firm has unexpected material choices with surprising applications. More here.
Wes Anderson’s Newest Film
Really looking forward to seeing this one.
VOTE!
Today is the last day to drop-off your ballots in Colorado. The League of Women Voters CO is an excellent source for pro/con info. around issues that impact your state. If you live outside of CO and are a US citizen, look up the LWV for the state in which you live.
Maricel House by Edgardo Marveggio (Argentina)
Interesting forms, colors, overhangs and courtyard in this South American home that has some heavy 60s nods. More here.
Happy Halloween Everyone!
Be safe out there, things might get strange ;)
Boyan Slat - 27 year old behind The Ocean Cleanup
Slat is the inspiring young Dutch inventor, entrepreneur, founder/CEO of The Ocean Cleanup; a Dutch foundation which develops advanced systems to rid the world’s oceans of plastics.
Flip 90
Interesting take on the camper. More here.
Barbara Crane - Photographer (Mar 19, 1928 - Aug 7, 2019)
Another one of my favorite photographers, Barbara Crane constructs images in subtle and elegant ways. See more here.
