Bunatek for AKAW 2016

A series of public libraries for disadvantaged youth in rural areas, BUNATEKA, by architect Bujar Nrecaj has been shortlisted for AGHA KHAN ARCHITECTURE AWARDS 2016. More on the project, please link to our previous post.

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May 9, 2016

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Arkitektura dhe rezistenca për liri

Komuna e Prishtinës gjatë largimit të antenave satelitore nga ndërtesat duhet të ketë parasysh mbi të gjitha mesazhin që kanë pëçuar ato gjatë viteve nëntëdhjeta, e sidomos gjatë viteve 1998-1999 – mesazhin e rezistencës gjithëpopullore, mesazhin e luftës çlirimtare, mesazhin e lirisë e të pavarësisë......
Architecture

Fariborz Maseeh Hall renovation designed by Hacker

From the architect: The task, transform the outdated fortress-like 1960s Neuberger Hall (currently named Fariborz Maseeh Hall) into a modern, interactive, light-filled academic hub. The five-story building was originally built in the Brutalist-style, a common campus aesthetic which reflected the pragmatic and inwardly focused buildings......
Design

Boston Dynamics to monitor construction progress with Spot

As part of Boston Dynamics’ Early Adopter Program, Foster + Partners has been exploring the use of Spot®, the agile robot that climbs stairs and traverses rough terrain with ease as a tool to capture and monitor progression on-site. The practice’s Applied Research + Development......
Architecture

Red hot chili House by NAPP Architects

Despite of the limitations caused by stepped terrains for design and construction, they also provide an opportunity to rethink about the site and the mass relation. Instead of compressing the volume on the nearest step of the site to the road and in order to......