Thank you, Oscar Niemeyer
Thank you and goodbye to one of the world's great architects, Oscar Niemeyer.
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Modern architects, illustrated...
From a great architectural website comes a fantastic series of 'starchitect prints'.
If you haven't stopped by PrairieMod.com, it's definitely worth a visit for anyone with an interest in architecture and design of the 20th century. A number of these principles are reflected in the minimal text at the illustrations themselves, capturing the essence of the ideology of each featured architect.
Jason Drafts a Floor Plan
A while back, we shared a few of our rough drawings in the context of a post on the architectural process and sketching.
While these are great for quick studies to explore certain elements of a design or to get a sense of the massing of a building, to ensure feasibility, as well as to accurately convey spaces and clearances, one needs to incorporate scale...
Greening the Games: Architecture of the 2012 London Olympics
The majority of the architecture of the 2012 Olympics is of a somewhat different nature than previous games, with an underlying sense of pragmatism, reflective of the current economy and state of global consciousness. Innovation, flexibility and sustainability are core concepts for the actual events, as well as the structures in which they are held.
Architecture + Process: Designing
Not too long ago, we shared a few preliminary sketches for a residential renovation and addition here in Orange County; the design process is moving along smoothly, and we're excited to share a few updated renderings of the new home in Orange County, California.
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