* Architecture: Chicago Navy Pier Proposal by BIG Architects (Bjarke Ingels) + AECOM

Architecture: Chicago Navy Pier Proposal by BIG Architects (Bjarke Ingels) + AECOM: “..considered to be one of the great living legacies of american architect and urban planner daniel burnham’s plan of chicago, the site’s grand public waterfront location lacks a physical and visual connection back to the city. the team of BIG and AECOM suggest to extend the existing pier upwards by elevating public life onto the rooftops of the structures, while restoring uninterrupted views of the windy city’s famous skyline. in addition, their proposal imagines a second destination within the pier at the east end park, where they envision the pier to take visitors both over and into the water..”  Oddly retro-neo-classical despite a few contemporary touches..

See our other posts on proposals for Chicago’s Navy Pier: Urban Design: PIERSCAPE by James Corner Field Operations, and  Urban Design: Great Pier by !melk + UrbanLab + HOK

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* Residential Architecture: House on Hoopers Island by David Jameson Architect

Residential Architecture: House on Hoopers Island by David Jameson Architect: “..the house is composed of several separate cabins that can be locked down or conditioned and inhabited as needed. Although the cabins are individual buildings, they are linked conceptually by their exterior metal cladding and the fact that all of the roofs are sloped but coplanar. A screened porch connects the three main cabins while providing a breezy place to relax. A wood deck extends from the main lodge towards the river, which creates access to the above-ground swimming pool and a platform for sun bathing..”

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* Architecture: Smithsonian Museum of African American History and Culture by David Adjaye and FAB

Architecture: Smithsonian Museum of African American History and Culture by David Adjaye and FAB: “..Bronze plates will cover the tiered exterior of the building, perforated in patterns that reference the history of African American craftsmanship.. the museum will accommodate more than half of its volume below ground..”  ”The design rests on three cornerstones: the “corona” shape and form of the building; the extension of the building out into the landscape – the porch; and the bronze filigree envelope.”..

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* Architecture: Teachers Village by Richard Meier & Partners

Architecture: Teachers Village by Richard Meier & Partners: “..a mixed-use development that will include two school buildings with three charter schools and a daycare center, rental apartments for Newark teachers, and 70,000 square feet of retail space. The project is envisioned to revitalize a large portion of the city’s downtown, create jobs and spur future development..”  Lead project urban renewal with strong social components..

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* Residential Architecture: Cor by Oppenheim Architecture + Design LLP

Residential Architecture: Cor by Oppenheim Architecture + Design LLP: “..the first sustainable, mixed-use condominium in Miami, Florida represents a dynamic synergy between architecture, structural engineering and ecology.  Rising 400 [feet] above the Design District, Cor extracts power from its environment utilizing the latest advancements in wind turbines, photovoltaics, and solar hot water generation— while integrating them into its architectural identity.  A hyper-efficient exoskeleton shell simultaneously provides building structure, thermal mass for insulation, shading for natural cooling, enclosure for terraces, armatures for turbines, and loggias for congregating on the ground..”  Sustainability and contemporary aesthetics..

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