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Note Design‘s Focus divider can be rolled up and stored in a backpack for nomadic office workers who need more privacy (+ slideshow). (more…)
It’s been 15 years since the tragic events of September 11, 2001, but the images of that day remain clear. Two planes were flown into the World Trade Center in New York and a third into the Pentagon in Virginia. Nearly 3,000 people lost their lives. Because of the actions of 40 passengers and crew aboard the fourth plane, Flight 93, the U.S. Capitol was saved. In New York, Virginia, Pennsylvania and across the country, people will gather today to remember the depth of our loss and the strength of our resolve. By visiting these places and hearing their stories, those who were taken will never be forgotten. Photo from the Flight 93 National Memorial by Tami Heilemann, Interior.
Metropolis Magazine has released their 2016 rankings of the world’s most “livable” cities. Acknowledging that what makes a city “livable” can often be subjective, the team at Metropolis emphasizes that in creating the list they “focused on the concerns at Metropolis’ core—housing, transportation, sustainability, and culture.” The result of this research was last year’s top prize-winner Toronto dropping to the number 9 spot and Copenhagen, which last year took the number 4 spot, jumping to the top. Rounding out the top three are Berlin and Helsinki.
Given the often-controversial nature of such city rankings, one convenient aspect of the Metropolis rankings is that they include detailed write-ups explaining the reasons behind their selections. First-placed Copenhagen, for example, is noted for the fact that “New York and many other city-rankings regulars have been Copenhagen-ized, with smart streets, bike lanes, and small public space projects,” contributing to the city’s credibility as the most livable worldwide.
You can see the full list of the top ten, and the reasons behind each, here.
From the architect. A residential building for a small family, with two floors.
In Level 0 develop if social spaces with a strong relation with the outside; on the upper level we’ve installed the private spaces, three bedrooms and one office.
On the upper floor the application of a vertical wood structure keeps the interior protected from the sun.
The layout of the interior spaces was influenced by the sun direction and these spaces are strategically located to take advantage of the available views.
The building appears parallel to the existing street, open up the Northeast and close to the street in order to ensure privacy to the common areas of the house.
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Mecanoo has unveiled the designs for the new Ede Wageningen Train Station in the city of Ede in the Netherlands, after winning the competition for the design of the project in 2014. As a gateway to the Veluwe National Park, the transport hub is designed to support future expansion in response to growth in passenger numbers.
Inspired by the local Veluwe landscape—its topography, typologies, and existing buildings and monuments—the Station building is nestled in the slopes of the moraine between the Veluwe Massif and the Gelderse Valley.
The wooden clock tower and roof of the project serve as the station’s hallmark. Consisting of a series of wooden triangles, the roof cascades over the bicycle parking, retail space, and other station facilities, ending as the overhang of the main entrance and connecting all quadrants of the hub in a uniform manner.
The use of natural materials like wood, stone, glass and steel fit the Veluwe landscape. The sturdy detailing makes the design not only durable but also resistant to vandalism – said the architects in a press release.
Furthermore, the shape of the roof, as well as the platforms’ outfitting are designed to support the sightlines and orientation of travellers, thereby supporting safety and navigability.
From the platforms, all transport modes can be seen: the station square, buses, drop off zone, taxi rank, and bicycle parking. A large indoor parking facility has been integrated into the design and can accommodate up to 6,000 bicycles. A large car park is located at walking distance from the main entrance. Circulation routes are intuitive, covered and well-organized. The station is seamlessly integrated into the existing network of streets and roads, separating slow and fast traffic – described the architects.
Construction of the Station is set to take place from 2018 to 2021.
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RooyDaad Architects created this monochrome house as a weekend retreat from their practice in Tehran, and based its design on a housing model by Le Corbusier (+ slideshow). (more…)
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