The architectural influence of Oscar Niemeyer

Oscar Niemeyer, an architect, was born on December 15, 1907, in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.

March 11, 2024

Happy Monday!

Let's start this week with a few updates:

The Midtown Bus Terminal, located in Manhattan, was designed by Foster + Partners. It will be constructed in phases, with the staging and storage facility expected to be completed in 2028. It will operate as a temporary terminal until the new main terminal is completed in 2032.

According to the 2024 Artificial Intelligence Report by RIBA, 41% of UK architects are already using AI for some projects, and 54% plan to use it in the next two years. AI is expected to increase efficiency, but 69% of practices have not invested in AI research yet.

This upcoming weekend, we have a free workshop called The Cyber Villa: Mastering Maya Essentials. This workshop aims to provide participants with a basic knowledge of polygon modelling techniques inside Autodesk Maya. It will cover a range of simple modelling and geometry manipulation techniques, with a focus on designing fluid architectural forms.

Have a great week ahead!

Foster + Partners reveals new Midtown Bus Terminal in Manhattan

Midtown Bus Terminal, located in Manhattan, was designed by Foster + Partners and A. Epstein and Sons International Inc. According to a press release, the Port Authority has contracted studios to build a new terminal that will replace the existing terminal that has been in use for more than 70 years.

41% of architects now using AI, indicates RIBA report

The 2024 Artificial Intelligence Report by RIBA (the Royal Institute of British Architects) has been published. It presents insights gathered from a survey of over 500 RIBA members. This comprehensive report explores the implications of AI on architectural practice and the profession, accompanied by expert articles addressing key concerns raised by AI integration.

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The architectural influence of Oscar Niemeyer

Oscar Niemeyer, an architect, was born on December 15, 1907, in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. He graduated from Barnabitas College in 1923 and married Annita Baldo, whom he lived with until she died in 2004. Before attending the Escola Nacional de Belas Artes, Niemeyer worked for his father’s typographic enterprise.

Interview with Federico Borello on blending technology, collaboration, and design

Federico Borello is a registered architect currently based in London. He is the co-founder and Director of ENCODE – Design & Technology, a consultancy practice that helps architects, engineers, manufacturers, and contractors to develop and deliver innovative projects from early design stages to construction.

Applications of parametric design in urban planning

When discussing urban planning as a discipline, one must recognize the multifaceted and complex responsibilities it carries. There is no single ultimate goal within its objective but rather an array of ideas and strategies that should assist in shaping urban environments in a way that will meet the needs of the growing local populations while ensuring sustainability and resilience.

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How can the adoption of VR in architecture education improve academic results?

Education plays a key role in shaping the future of various fields and the adoption of Virtual Reality (VR) in architecture education. By integrating VR into the curriculum, academic institutions aim to improve understanding, enhance creativity, and ultimately boost academic results in the field of architecture.

Toyo Ito and his 8 iconic works

Toyo Ito is a renowned architect born in 1941 in Seoul, South Korea, during the time of Japanese occupation to Japanese parents. He is recognized for his inventive designs and for approaching each project with a new perspective.

The intersection of architectural postmodernism and cinema

Beyond the technique of designing and building, architecture is much deeper. Throughout decades, much like humans and technology, architecture evolved. This process was based on the history and growth of human interaction.