Schlagwort: architecture

  • Zaha Hadid Architects H-Line Hat Reflects Artist’s New York Condos

    Zaha Hadid Architects H-Line Hat Reflects Artist’s New York Condos

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    Zaha Hadid Architects’ latest work is the H-Line hat, inspired by the firm’s condo at 520 West 28th Street, New York. Designed by boss and collaborator, Patrik Schumacher, the hat was made using 3D printing for a Friends of the High Line fundraiser. 

    Zaha Hadid Architects (ZHA) recently designed a 3D printed hat for a fundraising event organized by Friends of the High Line, the nonprofit organization that oversees maintenance for the park.

    The aim of the event was to raise 98% of the annual budget for the park’s upkeep. Everyone was required to sport headwear at the event, but ZHA’s was especially a head turner.

    ZHA director, Patrik Schumacher, designed the “H-Line hat”, which takes inspiration from the recently finished condos beside New York’s High Line. This 520 West 28th residential building in the Chelsea neighborhood of New York was also designed by ZHA.

    The resulting blue and white hat was 3D printed in nylon and incorporates swooping shapes. It also has diagonal slits throughout, which mimic the building’s metallic window frames.

    In a statement, ZHA had this to say: “The fluid chevrons of 520 West 28th’s facade weave up the building, conveying its split levels and demarcating each residence within… The H-Line hat echoes these chevrons, weaving around the wearer with open and closed forms.”

    The H-Line hat from Zaha Hadid Architects
    The H-Line hat from Zaha Hadid Architects

    Friends of the High Line

    For those who aren’t familiar with the High Line, it was opened in 2009, transforming a once-abandoned freight rail line into a beautiful park. As a result, buildings are popping up around it, including the 520 West 28th condos.

    The building is the only one in New York City designed by Zaha Hadid herself, who died in 2016. It offers 11-storeys full of luxury amenities but houses just 39 private residencies.

    Whether you love or hate the hat by ZHA, it won’t be becoming a new fashion trend in New York anytime soon as the company only designed it for the fundraiser. The firm also won’t be moving from architecture into fashion.

    However, a few of the custom-made hats for the event will be auctioned to raise money for Friends of the High Line, but it’s unclear as to whether the 3D printed nylon hat will be one of these. Check the Friends of the High Line website to find out more.

    Source: Dezeen

    The New York condos that inspired the H-Line hat
    The New York condos that inspired the H-Line hat
    The New York condos at 520 West 28th Street

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  • Autodesk Supporting Hip Hop Architecture Camps for Second Year

    Autodesk Supporting Hip Hop Architecture Camps for Second Year

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    Now in its second year, Autodesk and the Urban Arts Collective continue their collaboration on Hip Hop Architecture Camps, inviting local middle and high school students to re-imagine their communities and introduce STEAM education through the lens of hip hop culture.

    The 3D printing industry isn’t the only place that’s suffering from a diversity problem. In the architecture profession, for example, only 4 percent of architects are black and only 0.3 percent are black women, according to the American Institute of Architects.

    Maker of computer aided design (CAD) software Autodesk — whose products are used in both architecture and 3D printing industries — seeks to bring about positive change through their sponsorship of the Hip Hop Architecture Camp. Now in its second year, the camp will travel to 17 American cities this spring and summer.

    Hip Hop Architecture Camp sprang from the Urban Arts Collective, an organization that teaches underrepresented communities about careers in science, technology, engineering, art and math (STEAM). The camps are targeted at select students aged between 10 and 17, where they’re introduced to architecture and concepts such as urban planning.

    The kids will study rap music for elements such as structure and rhythm, and then develop ideas for how they could inform designs. They’ll also get to use Tinkercad 3D modeling software, and 3D printing models for their projects. At the end of the camp, students present their projects by writing a rap. They stage a rap battle and the winner makes a music video.

    hip hop architecture
    hip hop architecture

    Hip Hop Architecture in Action in Detroit

    “My experience at The Hip Hop Architecture Camp showed me a variety of ways to help my community, and allowed me to connect with architects who want to see young people grow and design better communities for future generations,” says former camp participant Brianna White, now aged 18 years.

    “I’m now enrolled at the University of Houston as an early high school graduate and I’m having an amazing time learning new things and meeting amazing people as I prepare to start the architecture program this summer. The Hip Hop Architecture Camp helped me discover the impact I can have on my community and I’m looking forward to returning as a volunteer.”

    During a recent camp in Detroit, participants generated schemes in response to the Michigan Department of Transportation’s proposal to remove the I-375 highway and restore it to a surface street.

    The initial planning of I-375 was highly controversial as it was constructed through the historic African American neighborhood known as Black Bottom. The camp included special guests ranging from former residents of Black Bottom, local hip hop artists, and leadership of the city planning department.

    For more information on the camps, visit hiphoparchitecture.com, and see below for the list of 2018 locations:

    • Lake City, South Carolina: April 18, 2018
    • Kansas City, Missouri: April 26, 2018
    • Milwaukee, Wisconsin: April 28, 2018
    • Bronx, New York: May 17, 2018 – May 21, 2018
    • Cleveland, Ohio: June 11- June 15, 2018
    • Portland, Oregon: June 11- June 15, 2018
    • Detroit, Michigan: June 25 – June 29, 2018
    • Madison, Wisconsin: July 9 – July 14, 2018
    • Evansville, Indiana: July 9 – July 13, 2018
    • Toledo, Ohio: July 9 – 14, 2018
    • Toronto, Canada: July 16 – July 20, 2018
    • Oxon Hill, Maryland: July 23 – July 27, 2018
    • Dorchester, Massachusetts: July 23 – July 27, 2018
    • Chicago, Illinois: August 6 – August 10, 2018
    • Tempe, Arizona: August 6 – August 10, 2018
    • St. Louis, Missouri: July 30 – August 3, 2018
    • Vancouver, Canada: September 22, 2018

    Source: Autodesk

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  • Famed Italian Architect Massimiliano Locatelli to 3D Print a House at Milan Design Week

    Famed Italian Architect Massimiliano Locatelli to 3D Print a House at Milan Design Week

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    During Milan Design Week, engineering firm Arup and Massimiliano Locatelli of architecture studio CLS Architetti are 3D printing a house called 3D Housing 05, near the Duomo cathedral.

    A 3D printed house just five minute’s walk away from Milan’s most famous landmark has got to be one of the most extraordinary homes on the planet.

    At this year’s Milan Design Week, Massimiliano Locatelli, Italian architect of CLS Architetti, is working with engineering firm Arup to 3D print a one bedroom house called 3D Housing 05. Located at Piazza Cesare Beccaria, a square near the Duomo cathedral, the prototype will be printed and showcased all within one week in April.

    Unfortunately after printing, however, the house will be moved to another lot on the outskirts of the city. But, the attention it will receive in the center of Milan will hopefully change perspectives on 3D printed homes.

    “We want 3D printing to be taken more seriously… Its potential to disrupt the construction industry has been seriously underestimated… Our ultimate aim is to bring about a shift in the way the construction industry operates – for us all to move away from a ‘make, use, dispose’ mentality,” explained Guglielmo Carra, Arup’s materials consulting lead for Europe.

    Milan Design Week 3D printed house
    Milan Design Week 3D printed house
    CLS Architetti, Arup, Italcementi and Cybe Construction’s house printing process in action ahead of Milan Design Week.

    3D Housing 05 Offers Four Rooms and Spectacular Views

    The house will be single-story and feature four rooms. Packed into the 100-square meter dwelling will be a living room, bedroom, kitchen and bathroom.

    The architects took sustainability, affordability and creativity into consideration when printing the house.

    To print the home, a Cybe Construction robot is being deployed. This printer uses concrete from Italcementi Heidelberg Cement Group. This cement has been mixed to ensure the extrusions cure quickly during the home’s construction.

    “The peculiarity of the concrete mix is to be made so that the curing time is much faster than in traditional cases, so as to allow the bottom layers of any printed part to withstand the load created by top layers,” explains Carra.

    Of course, the faster the house cures, the quicker the 3D printing process is.

    Once Milan Design Week is over, the team will be conduct a series of tests on the home to see how it fares over time. Locatelli’s (and the others’) work will be on show for the duration of Milan Design Week, April 17 – 22, 2018, in Milan, Italy.

    Interested in 3D printing houses? Check out other 3D printed home projects on All3DP.

    Source: Dezeen

    Milan Design Week 3D printed house
    Milan Design Week 3D printed house
    Concept sketches of Massimiliano Locatelli’s 3D printed house for Milan Design Week


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  • Stunning 3D Printed Cathedral of St James in Transparent Resin

    Stunning 3D Printed Cathedral of St James in Transparent Resin

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    Croatian company Vectrino used 3D printing to create a replica of the Šibenik Cathedral of St James, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, for a new exhibition.

    A new multimedia centre is opening in Šibenik, Croatia which will provide information for visitors about the city’s cathedral. And 3D printing plays a big part in providing visitors with a detailed insight into its construction.

    The technology has long proven useful for creating prototypes and architectural models. And in this case, the result is stunning to behold; a transparent replica of Šibenik Cathedral of St. James created by 3D printing company Vectrino.

    The company used transparent resin to 3D print the cathedral so that visitors can peer inside the model. The new permanent exhibition will provide visitors with details on how the cathedral came to be.

    The resulting print renders this architectural achievement from the 15th and 16th century in perfect detail. It’s no wonder the cathedral is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

    “The building was built over a period of 105 years, and is a testimony to the determination, sacrifice and belief of the generations of inhabitants of Šibenik,” explains Josip Rukavina, director of the design and measurement process of the Cathedral.


    Creating an Interactive, Modern Museum at the Cathedral of St James

    The coordinators of the project wanted to create a modern museum which was interactive. The transparent resin print of the cathedral allows visitors to see all of the changes which took place during the 105 years.

    In fact, the first construction of the cathedral was Venetian Gothic style. But this has changed over the years, and it’s now classed as Tuscan Renaissance.

    Francesco di Giacomo, Georgius Mathei Dalmaticus and Niccolò di Giovanni Fiorentino were three masters behind the cathedral. The museum will show each of the three stages.

    To measure the cathedral, Vectrino used laser scanning and 3D photogrammetry technologies. These methods made it possible to get enough accurate data to print in a 1:100 scale replica. They built a virtual model using AutoCAD software before printing the cathedrals.

    The three prints show off each of the separate styles. However, when it came to printing the Gothic style cathedral, Vectrino had a lot more work on their hands. They made this model manually in 3D from sketches of the cathedral.

    Although the 3D prints are not life-size, they manage to capture and show off the cathedral extremely well. Check out the Vectrino website to find out about the company.

    Source: i.Materialise



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  • This Memo Pad Reveals Different Objects As It Gets Used, And Now We Want One

    This Memo Pad Reveals Different Objects As It Gets Used, And Now We Want One

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    The Omoshiro Block by Triad utilizes laser-cutting technology to create what seems to be a cube of paper note cards at first but is something much more. Only you’ll have to exhaust the entire deck of pages to fully reveal the hidden object!

    From Kyoto’s Kiyomizudera Temple to Tokyo Tower, the series includes some of the most popular architectural sites in Japan. But it’ll be tricky to get your hands on one of these gems. At the time, they’re available only at the Tokyu Hands Osaka location. And the internet is waiting for the product’s international shipping, locals can get a pad for 4000 yen ($36) to 10,000 yen ($90), depending on its size. Would you buy one?

    More info: Instagram

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  • Japanese Architect Fits More Than 30 Iconic Buildings in One 3D Printed Object

    Japanese Architect Fits More Than 30 Iconic Buildings in One 3D Printed Object

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    Japanese architect Fumio Matsumoto has created “Memories of Architecture”, an exhibit that features more than 30 iconic buildings in a single 3D printed object.

    As society and technology both progress rapidly over time, the way we design and imagine architecture is also in a constant state of metamorphoses. 3D printing is proving itself to be a viable tool in the world of construction, as additively manufactured structures are being erected across the world, from Russia to Dubai.

    But a Japanese architect named Fumio Matsumoto has decided to use this emerging technology to pay homage to iconic buildings from throughout history. In his latest exhibit “Memories of Architecture,” Matsumoto manages to fit more than 30 famous structures into one grandiose 3D printed object.

    These significant architectural works were melded together ranging from old to new, and reproduced at 1:300 scale. The 3D printed artwork features styles of all kind, starting with ancient Egypt and finishing at the present day.


    3D Printed “Memories of Architecture” Exhibit Connects Centuries of Architectural Work Together

    One quick glance at the 3D printed exhibit will leave your mind puzzled as you try to decipher what each part represents. The “Memories of Architecture” project includes different facets of these various structures, such as façades, exterior forms, interior spaces, and structures.

    “While it is not a comprehensive overview of architectural history, it does illustrate some significant trends over time, such as the shift from massive to minute forms and from enclosed to open spaces,” Matsumoto said about the project.

    Other structures showcased in the 3D printed exhibit include Karnak Temple, the Pantheon, Notre-Dame de Reims, the Colosseo, Villa Savoye, the Reliance Building, and the Moriyama House, among others.

    “Memories of Architecture” is part of a larger showcase called “ARCHITECTONICA”. This permanent exhibit is taking place in the Koishikawa Annex at the University of Tokyo Museum of Architecture. The museum itself is known for its architectural materials, miniature models, and life-sized ethnological materials relating to space around the body.

    While we’ve certainly seen our fair share of 3D printing being used in construction and architectural applications, Matsumoto has presented a unique example of how a technology of the future can be used to commemorate iconic buildings from the past.


    Source: Arch Daily

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  • Couple Saw This DIY Bookshelf Design Online, But They Had No Idea It Would Turn Out So Good

    Couple Saw This DIY Bookshelf Design Online, But They Had No Idea It Would Turn Out So Good

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    We all lived through a Pinterest phase at some point. No wonder – the page can easily get you hooked with all sorts of inspiring pictures, from design to fashion and photography.

    In some cases those pictures can’t be just pinned and forgotten, they need to be made in real life. This was the case when Jessica and Sinclair Breen found a picture of a bookshelf online.
    “When I showed [the picture to] Sinclair he almost had a heart attack,” Jessica told The Daily Mail. “We knew we had to try it.” That’s when the ball started rolling.

    Jessica measured the wall space, took the inspiring picture with her and went to the graphic arts teacher that worked at the same school as her. With his help they soon knew what size panels to order and after spending $900, they had everything they needed to start building.

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    Jessica and Sinclair Breen were browsing the internet when they came across an image of a bookshelf they had to make themselves

    The project seemed fitting for the qualifying campaign for reality TV show The Block, so the couple started planning how to recreate their dream bookshelf

    After measuring and designing the look, they ordered custom-made panels that cost them about $900

    Then they made the boxes and arranged them on a fake MDF wall

    After that they fixed the MDF onto the wall and attached the boxes

    The couple spent 16 hours creating this bookshelf masterpiece

    “It was a huge process but it was so worth it,” said Jessica

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  • This Is What Would Happen If Homer Simpson Hired Architects To Build His House

    This Is What Would Happen If Homer Simpson Hired Architects To Build His House

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    With tan-orange walls, attached garage and a spacious loft, 742 Evergreen Terrace is not just a regular suburban tract house, but one of the most iconic cartoon structures in history. Housing none other than the Simpsons family, the famed building appeared in every episode of the show so far with little changes to its design. However, marketing agency NeoMam decided to challenge the classic model and embarked on a creative journey to demonstrate the diverse American architecture styles by transforming the Simpsons house. From Victorian to Art Deco, the series covers a range of most exemplary styles in architecture, while the familiar shape of the Simpsons house serves as the perfect “blank canvas” to showcase different aspects of each arrangement.

    More info: NeoMam, HomeAdvisor

    The original design

    Log Cabin

    American colonial

    Mediterranean

    Cape cod

    Victorian

    Tudor revival

    Contemporary

    Art deco

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