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Monthly Archives: March 2008
Queue up for that Pritzker, please
Jean Nouvel, the bold French architect known for such wildly diverse projects as the multi-chromatic Torre Agbar Tower in Barcelona and the exotically louvered Arab World Institute in Paris, has received the Pritzker Prize. It seems that there was always … Continue reading
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URA plans new community space at Dhoby Ghaut MRT station
URA has unveiled plans for the development of the open space above the Dhoby Ghaut MRT station which will be Singapore’s latest venue for community activities and performances.This is all part of the Urban Redevelopment Authority (URA)’s plan to increase … Continue reading
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Hong Kong: Open door to creativity, says top architect
by Una So, The Standard Tuesday, March 25, 2008 When it comes to design, not many people in Hong Kong understand the difference between the good, the bad and the ugly, an internationally famed and award- winning architect said . … Continue reading
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Outsourcing: An Indian perspective
Back in 2005, then a fresh graduate in architecture, I was offered a position by a leading outsourcing architectural firm in Noida, India. The pay sounded good, the work environment seemed great, the fact that they had contacted me made … Continue reading
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Mumbai
Mumbai (formerly Bombay) was always acknowledged for its colonial architecture. But post independence, urban architecture here has been now proliferating with its use of concrete and glass. The commercial and entertainment capital of India is mushrooming at an irrepressible pace. … Continue reading
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architects, word nerds.
Ever heard an architect speak? Ever wondered what on earth they were saying? Here’s to all you haters of eloquence: http://zahahadidblog.com/reviews/2007/07/17/tom-dyckhoff-writes#more-246
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Trailer:Archiculture
View Trailer Here From Archinect: When we heard about the film Archiculture, we were instantly attracted to its subject matter. David Krantz and Ian Harris, two recent architecture school graduates, decided to take time away from their day jobs to … Continue reading
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Apero
In the tradition of the SWISS BOX there will be an “apero”. The Year 2 Concrete Exhibition would be showcasing 18 concrete sculptures by the National University of Singapore Year 2 AR2326 students. SDE Exhibition Hall National University of Singapore … Continue reading
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Ecology.Design.Synergy
28 March – 20 April 2008 Gallery opening hours: Mondays – Fridays, 11am – 6pm Saturdays – Sundays, 12pm – 6pm The exhibition features pioneering developments in sustainable design with a broad international public in mind. It is thought-provocative while … Continue reading
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Canteen Brick-Down
The Site is never a blank canvas – it is always already a palimpsest of narratives and forces. This video installation elucidates a particular narrative in the site of the NUS Arts Canteen – of dislocated forces between its present … Continue reading
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YUP!
The Young Urbanist Programme [YUP] was a 1-day workshop initiated by the Urban Redevelopment Authority (URA) and was held on Monday 10th March 2008. The workshop, held at the URA Centre, was an enrichment programme for the students during their … Continue reading
Fxfowle International Presents New Bridge in Dubai
In its endeavor of providing with a new Multi-Modal and Bridge, FXFOWLE INTERNATIONAL emerged victorious in an International architectural design competition held for the same. The bridge spanning 1.7 kilometers in length and 205 m in height, will be the … Continue reading
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Exhibitions at URA
Singapore 1:1 ISLAND 16 November 2007 – 11 April 2008 Singapore has been likened to a 1:1 scale, life-sized gallery of architecture and urban design. “Singapore 1:1 Island” highlights Singapore’s architectural and urban design uniqueness through a selection of architectural … Continue reading
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Canteen Brick Down
5ft Creatives bring to you a an experimental short film titled ‘Canteen Brick-Down’. A special collaborative effort by 5ft Creatives and Debbie Loo, this experimental short file takes the theme ‘Site, Situation, Spectator’ and attempts to forge a relationship between … Continue reading
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Dance Dance Dance
Inspired by Murakami’s novel, DANCE DANCE DANCE is a quirky musing on everyday life. Combining dance, movements, images and the human body for a full sensory experience, DANCE DANCE DANCE promises to excite you with its provocative charm. Bodies moving … Continue reading
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Canteen Brick Down
Memories of space. A conversation of the old and new structures. Continue reading
China Digest #03
Olympic Fever There can’t be any doubt that in the coming months we are going to be swept away by articles, opinions and reports on the architecture of the 2008 Olympic Games. Like we have been swept away the past … Continue reading
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Multiply Architects- Website
Messing with the strict grid. Continue reading