Author: AU News Bureau
GoodWe will participate in BAU 2025 (Bauwelt Ausstellung, Building World Exhibition), the world’s leading trade fair for Architecture, Materials, and Systems, from January 13-17, 2025, at Messe Mรผnchen in Munich, Germany. GoodWe’s PVBM (Photovoltaic Building Materials) division will unveil innovative BIPV (Building Integrated Photovoltaics) solutions addressing the energy and design needs of modern architecture. Recognized for its innovative approach to merging solar photovoltaic technology with building materials, GoodWe’s PVBM division will unveil innovative solutions addressing the energy and design needs of modern architecture. As solar photovoltaic adoption accelerates in Europe, optimizing underutilized building surfaces is critical to sustaining growth. BIPV…
Connecticut College will host the 36th Annual Ecological Landscape Design Symposium, a two-day event that brings together professionals and experts in landscape architecture, ecology, horticulture, and related fields to explore the intersection of landscape, ecology, and culture. The symposium, which has been running since 1990, features a diverse range of presenters, including landscape architects, designers, horticulturists, ecologists, historians, anthropologists, and artists. This year’s event will include presentations from renowned experts such as Gerould Wilhelm, who developed a highly regarded technique for vegetative site analysis, and Wagon Landscaping, a French landscape architecture firm known for its innovative gardening approaches. The symposium…
Brookdale Community College’s Interior Design Program has been recognized as the Best Interior Design Program in New Jersey, Top 3 in the Northeast, and #10 in the nation, according to bestcommunitycolleges.com. The program’s exceptional talent was showcased in a recent collaboration with Beacon Hill Country Club, where students reimagined the entrance floor of the historic clubhouse. The project combined tradition with modernity, seamlessly integrating historical charm with contemporary sensibilities. The winning team, composed of Jacqueline Ferreira, Alexandra Keeling, Sarah Grego, and Lily Lehotsky, developed a concept titled Reimagined Boundaries. Their design featured luxurious, sustainable materials and a versatile layout that…
The Argentinian Pavilion at the 2025 Venice Architecture Biennale will feature “Siestario,” a project by architects Juan Manuel Pachuรฉ and Marco Zampieron, with Brian Ejsmont as a collaborator. The project was selected from an open competition organized by the Directorate of Cultural Affairs of the Argentine Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Chamber of Urban Developers (CEDU). The “Siestario” project presents a reflection on the relationship between architecture and time. The space invites visitors to experience a momentary interruption in their journey, where time is suspended, and the experience of the ‘siesta’ becomes a metaphor for pause and connection. A…
Fang Wei’s innovative design, “Nest,” has been recognized with the esteemed Iron A’ Design Award in the Architecture, Building and Structure Design category. This prestigious award highlights the significance of Fang Wei’s design within the architecture industry. The Nest design holds significant relevance to current trends and needs within the architecture industry. By incorporating local materials and integrating the owner’s childhood residence preferences, the design aligns with the growing demand for personalized and contextually sensitive architecture. The design advances industry standards by demonstrating a unique spatial structure that harmoniously integrates into the natural environment. “The recognition bestowed upon Fang Wei’s…
Phantom Hands, in collaboration with the Geoffrey Bawa Trust, has produced re-editions of Geoffrey Bawa’s iconic furniture pieces. The exhibition, “Design in the Moment,” opened in mid-December last year at the freshly restored Kannangara House in Colombo, designed by Bawa in 1959. Aparna Rao, co-founder of Phantom Hands, delicately recreated some of Bawa’s most iconic furniture pieces. Rao’s team conducted extensive research and prototyping to understand Bawa’s approach. “I wasnโt sure at the time if part of Bawaโs philosophy was that things didnโt need to be precise, or whether, because he wanted to support local workers, he made peace with…
In a remarkable display of urban revitalization, YIIIE Architects has transformed an abandoned bicycle shed in China’s Yulin 2nd Alley into a vibrant community recycling space. The project, dubbed the Community Art Creative Project (CACP), combines modular light steel construction, terraced green roofs, and locally sourced materials to create a thriving hub of community activity. Situated in a dense urban center marked by partially demolished red-brick buildings, the site serves as a meeting point for low-income groups, migrants, minorities, and indigenous residents. Once a neglected urban landmark, the space has been revitalized through an interdisciplinary approach blending architecture, design, sociology,…
The Techo International Airport in Phnom Penh, Cambodia, has been listed among 11 architectural projects set to shape the world in 2025, according to Cable News Network (CNN). The airport is part of Cambodia’s ambitious bid to boost tourism and become a regional aviation hub. Replacing the existing international airport in Phnom Penh, the new Techo International Airport will have an initial capacity of 13 million annual passengers, eventually rising to 30 million. The terminal building, located 12 miles south of the city centre, will be one of Southeast Asia’s largest. Architects Foster + Partners designed the terminal, inspired by…
