Posted by the editors on Wednesday, 7 March 2012
Architecture: 192 Shoreham Street by Project Orange: “..The upward extension replaces a pitched roof, creating three duplex studio offices within a powder-coated steel volume that both overlaps and bites through the original brick structure..” Vibrant juxtaposition..
image: Jack Hobhouse; article: Dezeen
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Posted by the editors on Monday, 5 March 2012
Residential Architecture: House da Costa in Altwies by STEINMETZDEMEYER: “..a multi-storey private dwelling set within a former carpenter’s shop..the design maintains the original street facade of the building and utilizes it as a contextual exterior wall that contains an open-air terrace within..” Provocative juxtaposition of old and new, ample glazing offering abundant natural light, interior courtyard..
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Posted by the editors on Thursday, 23 February 2012
Residential Architecture: House in Izumi Ohimiya by Tato Architects / Yo Shimada: “..converted from an existing warehouse..the once hollow interior has been filled with inclined walls and covered with instruments to practice the hobby inside their home. the outer appearance of the structure has been altered with corrugated galvalume steel plates, placing insulation between the original exterior walls and new facade to protect from heat and water..” A central courtyard and sloping walls characterise this warehouse to residence conversion..
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Posted by the editors on Thursday, 23 February 2012
Architecture: Mies van der Rohe Gas Station Conversion by Les Architectes FABG: “..redeveloped a mies van der rohe heritage site into a youth and senior activity center as a tribute to the iconic architect. previously a gas station, the building on nun’s island had not been in use since 2008.
two large volumes, which once functioned as a car service area and sales point, are connected by a low steel roof, uniting the structure. although all the components have been kept and restored, the site serves a different purpose overall..” Commendable reconversion of an iconic structure..
image: Steve Montpetit; article: Designboom
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