Unlocking Inclusivity: The power of universal design

As designers, we often find ourselves challenged with measurement questions, with one of the most distinguishable being: how do we determine the success of a design beyond its visual appeal?

The life and inspiring works of Arata Isozaki

Arata Isozaki is a renowned Japanese architect, urban designer, and architectural philosopher born in 1931 in Oita, Japan. He studied architecture at the University of Tokyo under Professor Kenzo Tange, and worked with him on significant projects until 1963. Isozaki gained recognition in the field of architecture and most of his early works were commissioned and built in Oita.

Overview of generative architecture and its methodology

Architects are like drivers who sometimes let Google Maps or Waze lead the way so they can focus on driving. They work with computer-generative design tools to navigate and perfect the details of any project by allowing themselves, along with contractors and engineers, to center their attention on the bigger picture and the overall success of buildings.

📢 This Weekend: Environment-Reactive Computation (with Ladybug)

This workshop called “Environment-Reactive Computation (with Ladybug)” aims to develop quick sketch designs that use methods that can be infinitely scalable via list structure, then apply our approach to a sizable theoretical building with surrounding context to create a system that can adapt to environmental and other contextual factors like program and panel height.

NOVA aims to test the capabilities of plastic 3D printing in Canada’s cold winter climate

The NOVA pavilion was developed by Toronto Metropolitan University, and the designs of Snowcone, Lithoform, and S’Winter Station inspired it. The pavilion features plastic 3D printing, a white Cordura canopy, and a red EMT pipe connection, giving it a unique look.

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Beijing City Library opened as the largest climatized reading space in the world

The Beijing City Library was designed by Snohetta with a focus on reinstating the relevance of libraries in the digital age. It has recently opened its doors to the public and features the world’s largest climatized reading space and China’s largest load-bearing glass system.

WMU Student Center features curved walls and circular rooms instead of traditional rectangular spaces

CannonDesign has unveiled the Student Center at Western Michigan University (WMU), which is built with a student-centric approach. The new space replaces the Bernhard Center and focuses on promoting connection, community, and collaboration among all students.

NEOM unveils a new destination called Elanan

NEOM has introduced a new destination called Elanan in Saudi Arabia’s Gulf of Aqaba, which includes 80 rooms and suites. The retreat’s primary focus is on well-being, and it takes a contemporary approach to wellness, blending new technologies with a discreet, luxurious atmosphere that promotes relaxation and introspection.