Antonio Sant'Elia once stated in his Futurist Manifesto that “every generation must build its own city.” While a seemingly simple adage, the statement holds immense importance for architecture and urban design. Cities are in constant flux, each evolving to meet contemporary lifestyles and reflect ever-changing cultural values. Today, urban morphology increasingly changes as part of large-scale projects and masterplans. But what do these comprehensive redevelopments look like at the scale of architecture? Taking France as an example, the following collection explores diverse building projects that were designed as part of the country’s larger redevelopment plans. Sited within shifting contexts, these projects aim to reimagine their program, purpose and form alongside new surroundings. Together, the 10 designs begin to show how modern buildings are arising within larger urban developments. Urban Cap by BARCODE Architects, Bordeaux, France Created as part of the ‘Bassin a Flots’ masterplan, Urban Cap was designed within the redevelopment of the harbor area at the west bank of the Gironne in Bordeaux. The large, monolithic project expands across its site while referencing former harbor activity through its façade. “The Mill” Renovation by ... , Eric Baldwin, read more http://ift.tt/2940004
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