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Designing & Building: Rockhill and Associates Rockhill and Associates, Brian Carter (Editor) Publisher, April 2011 (Second Edition) Paperback | 8-1/2 x 8-1/2 inches | 120 pages | 200 illustrations | English | ISBN: 978-0929112596 | $39.95 CAD Publisher Description : This substantially renewed second edition contains twelve projects from the Kansas architectural practice of Rockhill and Associates, spanning from their early design-build work to the recent completion of a 37-building affordable housing complex in New Mexico. The firm's work exhibits a keen understanding of the house as an ecosystem, exploring building design that capitalizes on the features of the natural environment. Preface by Christine Macy, essays by Brian Carter and Juhani Pallasmaa, postscript by Tod Williams. dDAB Commentary : In my review of the new, long-overdue monograph on Studio 804  I mentioned the overlap between the work designed and built by the students at KU and that of the studio

Studio 103 completed the transformation of this old warehouse into a collaborative design studio. The building, located in Abbotsford, Australia, also contains a colorful history. It served as a manufacturing venue beginning in the 1940s. “We set out to create a unique, functional space which retains its original industrial charm, utilizing the existing architectural features as a foundation,” the architects said. The project also aims to strengthen the connection between Studio 103 and their building partners, McCormack Property Services, who reside in the neighboring building. The interiors boasts minimalist arrangements and industrial designs . The exposed timber trusses and industrial shelving also add to the personality of the space. The concrete flooring, black-framed windows and the original red brick wall create a powerful contrast. The new studio accommodates a series of working offices. They’re split by a glass meeting room, an open kitchen and plenty of greenery. The de

We hope you like the products we recommend. Just so you are aware, Freshome may collect a share of sales from the links on this page.  Etsy recently released its trend report for 2019 — and their trends are refreshing, as usual. Their unique take on style is one of the reasons that, according to a business statistic website , Etsy has nearly 36 million active buyers (and growing). We think you’ll be seeing these Etsy 2019 home trends all year and into 2020. According to Dayna Isom Johnson, Etsy’s resident trend expert, “Idealism is out and reality is in.” The most popular searches in 2018 were magical motifs and pastels to escape from the news and politics. Isom Johnson says, “Shoppers are about to ‘get real’ — so we are officially declaring 2019 the year of Being Real, which includes using all-natural products, focusing on sustainability and being realistic when it comes to decorating and living.” 1. Etsy’s 2019 Color Of The Year: Burnt Orange Images/products from left to right

Does Home Chef make it easier to get dinner on the table? Let’s find out. Image courtesy of Home Chef . We hope you like the products we recommend. Just so you are aware, Freshome may collect a share of sales from the links on this page.  Ah, the joy of cooking. If Julia Child taught us anything, it’s that there is pleasure in putting together a well-crafted, delectable meal. At least, in theory. But anyone who’s ever run out of an ingredient, nicked a finger while dicing or overcooked the shrimp knows that not every meal preparation experience is a delightful one. And with the busyness of daily life, grocery shopping for the necessary ingredients and getting dinner on the table can feel overwhelming. That’s where  Home Chef  comes in. Home Chef, like many of the other meal subscription services cropping up today, purports to deliver “home cooking made simple.” Does it? I got a week of meals delivered to my door to put it to the test. The ingredients for each Home Chef meal c

In 2017, U.S. fire departments responded to 1,319,500 fires. In fact, according to the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), a U.S. fire department responded to a fire every 24 seconds. There were 499,000 structure fires, and 72 percent of those structure fires occurred in home structures . Also, of the 3,400 civilian fire deaths in 2017, 77 percent occurred in home structures. Could fire-rated doors help reduce the loss of life and property in residential settings? Here’s what you need to know about them. What is a fire-rated door? A fire-rated door can provide beauty and safety. 20- 90-minute fire-rated MDF door, style 9244. Image courtesy of Simpson Door Company A fire-rated door — or fire-resistant door — is specially constructed to slow or prevent the spread of fire and smoke, according to Ken Canziani, Senior Fire Investigator at EFI Global in Sacramento, CA. “A fire-rated door is a very heavy door made of materials like metal or gypsum,” Canziani explains. “The

The much-anticipated Jewel Changi Airport, with more than 280 shops and food and beverage outlets, will open its doors to the world on April 17....The highlights include a five-storey garden with 2,500 trees and 100,000 shrubs, with two walking trails. There is also a 40m-high Rain Vortex - the world's tallest indoor waterfall. Justine Testado via Archinect - News http://bit.ly/2V6l1um

As the tech companies Uber, Airbnb, Lyft and Pinterest prepare to go public, thousands more instant millionaires are expected to flood the market in San Francisco and Silicon Valley. All the while, the middle class and working poor are scrambling for shelter. Alexander Walter via Archinect - News http://bit.ly/2VarC7b

Plans for the University of Kentucky College of Design's relocation to the Reynolds Building moved one step forward. Today, six finalists were chosen to compete to become the National Design Architect that will design the College of Design's new home in the Reynolds Building.  The University of Kentucky Board of Trustees approved the design phase for rehabilitating the Reynolds Building as the CoD's future home this past February. At 140,000 square feet, the Reynolds Building will allow the college to launch new initiatives, expand their existing programs, and foster new design research and scholarship opportunities. Relocating to the Reynolds Building will also allow the college's programs to be united under the same roof for the first time in its history. The six finalists are a competitive bunch. They are: The Living  Marlon Blackwell Architects  NADAAA  Oyler Wu Collaborative  Studio Gang  Trahan Architects The University's request for proposals rec

“Paris changes! But nothing in my melancholy Has changed. New palaces, scaffolding, blocks of stone, Old neighbourhoods, all turn to allegory And memories weigh more than stone.” - from The Swan by Charles Baudelaire A tragicomic cultural and architectural critique of consumer modernities by  Will Bradley .  "Every architect in Europe ( and beyond ) is hustling for a piece of the future Oslo. Their visions are wildly, overtly, perhaps clinically at odds with reality." A must read, h/t Ron Linden via Peter Plagens. Orhan Ayyüce via Archinect - News http://bit.ly/2uzX2bi

We get it. It can get a little overwhelming keeping up with the dozens of new  architecture competitions  launching worldwide on any given week — let alone having to stay on top of the multiple deadlines for each and every one. That's why  Bustler  is here to help! At the end of every week, we'll share a quick selection of our newest design  competition submissions  that we think are worth a look, as well as some ongoing ones you might have missed the first time. Check out our latest competition recommendations below. Bustler Editors via Archinect - News http://bit.ly/2FJ3BPh

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Architectural Digest recently published an op-ed entitled “Why Minimalism Is BS”, lamenting the rising trend of Minimalism. Writer Jennifer McCartney warned people of the perils of joining the “Marie Kondo cult”, referring to the tremendously popular Netflix show in which organizing consultant and author Kondo teaches people “the Japanese Art of Decluttering.” McCartney’s entertainingly terse take-down of tidiness makes many well-founded points — she reminds us that “some of the world’s most respected artists and thinkers are notoriously messy,” and that mess can be the sign of “a fertile, creative environment.” There must be a conspiracy at play, she argues: “We’re born messy, we die messy, and somewhere in between we get bullied into believing that we should be neat and organized.” Here’s the thing though. Jennifer McCartney is biassed. She is the author of the best selling book “The Joy of Leaving Your Sh-t All Over the Place”, an advocate for clutter and all things disorderly.

Architizer Journal is reader-supported. When you buy through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.  Learn more Throughout the late 1950s and early 1960s, 32 central and sub-Saharan African countries gained independence from their colonial powers, sparking a continental shift in the way these countries wanted to newly present themselves to the world. One of the most impressive ways in which they asserted their newfound liberty was by creating monumental pieces of architecture meant to unveil strong national identities. Hotel Ivoire, Abidjan (Côte d’Ivoire), by Heinz Fenchel and Thomas Leiterdorf, 1962 – 1970; photo by Iwan Baan In the new book, African Modernism , German architect Manuel Herz , Dutch photographer Iwan Baan and South African photographer Alexia Webster explore the mid-century modern architecture built in the five countries of Ghana, Senegal, Côte d’Ivoire, Kenya and Zambia. The geometrically striking designs they captured unveil the unique archi

Makers of Modern Architecture, Volume III: From Antoni Gaudí to Maya Lin Martin Filler New York Review Books, September 2018 Hardcover | 5-3/4 x 8-1/2 inches | 336 pages | 41 illustrations | English | ISBN: 978-1681373027 | $29.95 Publisher Description : Martin Filler’s “contribution to both architecture criticism and general readers’ understanding is invaluable,” according to Publishers Weekly . This latest installment in his acclaimed Makers of Modern Architecture series again demonstrates his unparalleled skill in explaining the revolutionary changes that have reshaped the built environment over the past century and a half. These studies of more than two dozen master builders--women and men, celebrated and obscure, idealists and opportunists--range from the environmental pioneer Frederick Law Olmsted and the mystical eccentric Antoni Gaudí to the present-day visionaries Frank Gehry and Maya Lin. Filler’s broad knowledge embraces everything from the glittering Viennese