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Let’s create a walk-through video with Lumion visualization software

Architect visualization revolution With the new Lumion visualization software, architects can finally render walk-through videos in minutes. We have heard it all before: – Visualization takes too much time with slow work-flow and complicated software. – It takes weeks to render a walk-through video. – Visualization is for CG artists and 3D designers, not for [...]

Architects Association Headquarters Competition: 2nd Prize \ lab07 + JMV Architects

The Architects’ Association of the State of Veracruz launched an open architectural design competition for its headquarters to be located in the city of Cordoba. The mission of the Architect’s Association in Mexico is to promote the architectural profession developed within the highest standards of legal, moral, and responsible practice while promoting professional development, public [...]

New Entrance building Jaarbeurs \ Liong Lie architects

Jaarbeurs Utrecht is taking its first steps in building a new Entrance in collaboration with Liong Lie architects. With the development of a wonderful new space, named the Galaxy and a new Entrance, the Jaarbeurs gets an innovative and contemporary appearance. With the aim to create a sustainable society Liong Lie architects believe in creating [...]

Offices Blaak 8 Rotterdam \ GROUP A

Recently the new office building Blaak 8 in the center of Rotterdam was completed, after which the organisation of Stedin has moved into the premises. Commissioned by real-estate developer Blauwhoed, GROUP A has in collaboration with Dreissen architects designed the building. Massing and Program This prominent and dynamic area along the Blaak in Rotterdam, has [...]

Honda BigWing \ Whitespace

Thailand-based design studio Whitespace recently has completed the new showroom for Honda. Honda motorcycles entrusted Whitespace to help introduce Thai consumers to their line of ‘Big Bikes’ within their new landmark building. Focusing on evoking emotions and highlighting technology, we set out to let showroom visitors feel the excitement, quality and technical edge Honda bikes long before [...]

Niu House \ Yoshihiro Yamamoto of YYAA

The site is located at the very end of the residential section developed in the 1970s in Nara, Japan. There are homogeneous prefabricated houses in one side, and ancient Japanese-styled houses and rich nature spread in another side. It is the typical site of Nara. We planned a new residence for young husband and wife. [...]

MOMAT Pavilion by Studio Mumbai

Studio Mumbai recently has completed the Pavilion at MOMAT (The National Museum of Modern Art, Tokyo).

“Shield” Waterproof Case \ Joongho Choi

SHEILD, a waterproof case for smart phones, has been released through a collaboration of UX agency Light Brain and Joongho Choi. SHEILD is designed to improve its look and durability by the consideration of distinctiveness to existing water proof cases, that have rough exterior and unreliable durability. Double zipper has been implemented to provide better [...]

Installation for Venice Biennale 2012 by Valerio Olgiati

Valerio Olgiati recently completed an installation for the 2012 Venice Biennale (Commond Ground, curated by David Chipperield). + Pictographs – Statements of contemporary architects For the installation I asked 41 contemporary architects to select images that refer to something important for their work or for them as practitioners. Architects whom I consider to be the most unique working [...]

MET Studio creates EDF brand experience exhibit for the London 2012 Games

Leading experiential design agency MET Studio has created an exciting 3D brand experience exhibit for EDF, the official partner of and electricity supplier to the Olympic and Paralympic Games, housed in a purpose-built Pavilion (designed by architects Schmidhuber) within the London 2012 Olympic Park. MET Studio joined a team of leading European creatives on the [...]