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【ADF Web Magazine】Kinetic installation “Person” by Gonzalez Serrano Studio+ & J-AF ArchitectureThe Vives Architecture Festival, held in Montpellier, France since 2006, is known for transforming Montpellier's architectural treasure trove of historic private residences with contemporary architectural installations, offering the public an immersive form of exploration. This year's festival was held from June 11-16, 2024, under the theme of "Rhythm," and Alvaro Gonzalez Serrano & Jennifer Alvarado Figueroa presented their installation "人 (Person)" as a creative body of art and beauty, the origin of movement and rhythm.
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【ADF Web Magazine】Ethereal Presence at K3, Kukje Gallery in SeoulFounded in 1982 by Lee Hyun Sook, Kukje Gallery in Seoul, South Korea has established itself as a key promoter of Korean Dansaekhwa art and a platform for international contemporary artists like Alexander Calder and Jean-Michel Othoniel. The gallery's K3 building, designed by New York-based SO-IL, stands out with its ethereal architecture featuring a stainless steel chainmail mesh facade. This design, crafted with 510,000 individually welded rings, blends modern innovation with traditional craftsmanship, creating a smooth, light, and flexible outer layer that complements the gallery's surroundings near the Gyeongbokgung historic palace. The K3 building, completed in 2012, reflects Kukje Gallery's commitment to architectural excellence and its role in integrating contemporary art into Seoul's rich cultural landscape.
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【ADF Web Magazine】Dong‘an Lake Sports Park Bridge designed by Atelier-SizhouThe Dong‘an Lake Sports Park Bridge for the Chengdu FISU World University Games was the Jury winner in the Transportation Infrastructure category of the 2024 12th Architizer A+Awards. The founders of Atelier-Sizhou, Xianshu Jin and Jia Liu, take us on a design journey to Chengdu as they rethink the role of bridges in dense cities and reimagine the relationship between design and the user experience.
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Stellar Isle by SpActrumStellar Isle, covering approximately 1,200 square metres, stands as the most significant new cultural and leisure building in Shaoxing Chaichanglong. This area represents the first organic renewal zone in the old town of Shaoxing, situated opposite the former residence of the female revolutionist Qiu Jin and overlooking Pagoda Hill to the north. The total area spans 23,500 square metres. After a five-year renovation, historical buildings from various eras have been preserved, and new buildings and skywalks have been constructed, transforming it into a historical block featuring structures from different periods.
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【ADF Web Magazine】Modern Office of Design + Architecture designed Multi-Family + Urban Farm “GROW”GROW is a 20-unit, multi-residential housing project that cultivates a diverse inner-city community (Bankview, Calgary AB) through the provision of varying unit sizes, using the binding social element of a barrier-free, 0.6 acre rooftop urban farm.
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【ADF Web Magazine】Eloquent and Modern Architecture by SWATT+PARTNERS that Fits Well in a Singular EnvironmentWidely recognized as among the contemporary virtuosos of modern architecture and design, SWATT+PARTNERS masterfully orchestrates a symphony of architecture and topography within its wide-ranging body of work. The studio's portfolio, which includes more than 200 luxury residences and estates across California, Hawaii, Canada, India, and Spain is unique in its focus on structures that poetically embrace the land on which they sit, often seeming as though they were always there.
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【ADF Web Magazine】Local Architect and Chocolatier Unveils Chocolate Shop in Buffalo, NYThe latest collaboration between local architects Arch & Type and artisan chocolatier, Ben Johnson, has resulted in the transformation of a 780-square-foot space into a new workshop and retail space in Buffalo, New York. This ambitious project involved a diverse team of local craftsmen, designers, student interns, the firm owner’s family, University at Buffalo colleagues, and contractors
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UAD designed Villagers' Home in Wanghu VillageIn the context of rural revitalization, the construction of public spaces in rural areas is being extensively advocated. Many renewal practices, however, overlook the unique living environment and regional characteristics of rural areas, neglect the exploration of local village culture and the social aspect of public spaces. This had led to the destruction of the original state of the villages, the erasure of their historical memory, and ultimately the loss of precious indigenous cultural resources in rural areas.
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Art Gallery/Museum Information - Recommended Exhibitions in July 2024We feature the exhibitions of art galleries and museums in July 2024. In addition to the schedule of events, we will provide you with detailed information, such as the works on display. Before your visit, please check each museum's website for the current opening hours.
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Get Ready for ARCHIDEX 2024ARCHIDEX, Malaysia's largest architecture exhibition, will be held for the 23rd consecutive year from July 3-6 at the Kuala Lumpur Convention Center and is poised to transform the industry with the latest innovations and cutting-edge technologies. NPO Aoyama Design Forum (ADF) is supporting the event as one of its media partners.
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【ADF Web Magazine】Padovani Arquitetos Unveils Vacation Home “Valencia House” in the Brazilian CountrysideTo meet the demands and program established by the client, Padovani Arquitetos completed a vacation home that reflects the need for spacious and welcoming areas to host friends and family. Emphasis was placed on the harmonious integration between indoor and outdoor spaces, creating an atmosphere of seamless and enjoyable socializing. Comprising seven suites, the house offers the comfort and privacy necessary for guests. Additionally, essential recreational areas were incorporated, such as a pool for relaxation, and a gym for physical activities. The project aims to blend functionality, aesthetics, and comfort, fully meeting the client's expectations and needs.
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【ADF Web Magazine】Elkus Manfredi Architects designed 55 H Street NW in Georgetown University Student ResidencesWorking in collaboration with Georgetown University, the building architect RAMSA, and student housing developer American Campus Communities, Elkus Manfredi Architects designed the interior spaces of the new Georgetown University Student Residences at 55 H Street NW.
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【ADF Web Magazine】Ballistic Architecture Machine builds Sports Aesthetics for Urban LandscapeBallistic Architecture Machine (BAM), an unconventional multidisciplinary design firm with offices in Beijing, Shanghai, and New York, continues to challenge conventional ideas about urban landscapes, this time with an action-packed design for a sports park in a mega port city in China.
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【ADF Web Magazine】From Calder to Bourgeois at the Chateau La Coste, FranceVon Chua's article details the transformation of Chateau La Coste, a French estate revitalized by Irish businessman Paddy McKillen. Initially a vineyard, it now features artworks and structures by renowned artists and architects like Tadao Ando and Richard Rogers. The Centre d’Art by Ando and installations like Alexander Calder’s "Small Crinkly" mark its artistic significance. The estate also boasts a restaurant, Helene Darroze at Villa La Coste, emphasizing local ingredients. Under McKillen's vision, Chateau La Coste has become a celebrated destination for art, architecture, and gastronomy enthusiasts.
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【ADF Web Magazine】A Small Penthouse “Dolce Far Niente” designed by Brakara Studio in Barcelona, SpainBarcelona interior designer, Brákara Studio, proudly unveils the spectacular refurbishment of this penthouse, located in a old residential building that goes largely unnoticed among the imposing tall office buildings of Zona Fira in L'Hospitalet (Barcelona).
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