Year: 2021

Serenely sitting in the landscape as a small wave! Bamboo Pavilion presents a twisty and meandering form designed by LIN Architecture. Activating a rural public field space throttled the quotient that pulled the strings to up-bring rural construction. Designers and students joined in this rural experiment project, driving the possibility for rural design, ecological building, sustainable operation, teaching within research, and collective contribution.

Computational Design: NEXT 6.0 included an enthralling set of masterminds showcasing their versatility in the field of parametric architecture and computational design. From engaging workshops, inspirational keynotes speakers, and Q&A sessions, this provided a first-hand experience to the audience to interact with the design minds and discuss new emerging technologies in art, architecture, design, and manufacturing.

Megapark unveils a geometric exposition immersed in natural vegetation. Designed by Architectkidd in partnership with landscape architects’ Landscape Collaboration, the Megapark infuses a recreational and retail centre for a shopping complex in Bangkok.

On this episode of PA Talks, we are joined by Soomeen Hahm, a design researcher, educator, architectural designer, and the founder of SoomeenHahm Design Ltd. Soomeen gained her Bachelor of Architecture degree at the Beijing Tsinghua University and her Master of Architecture degree at the Architectural Association. After her graduation, she delved into generative and algorithmic design using computer coding, interactive/responsive environments, and digital fabrication processes.

The Living Lantern, designed by NEON & Frankie Boyle Studio, presents an attractive installation that sways and flaps with illumination. The two design teams collaborated on the vision to bring forth the emotions of humankind, like a ray of hope in these unprecedented times. The Living Lantern profess the capability to adapt and transform.

The doubly-curved roof and latticed structural membranes knit by integrating advanced systems and human inputs, shape the next evolutionary step to sustainable construction. HiLo presents the attractive architecture woven by the combination of energy-resource saving construction and execution. Hilo designed atop Empa’s and Eawag’s NEST research and innovation building implemented by ETH Zurich’s Block Research Group and the Architecture and Building Systems Group in collaboration with many industrial partners take the giant leap of sustainable creations.

It’s a calm oasis immersed within a grove of trees! Cambridge Mosque draws inspiration from local architecture and traditional Islamic principles conceived and designed by Marks Barfield Architects. The building echo geometric patterns of infinite symbolism defining a devout character. Injected as a landmark building to the Cambridge community, the mosque revels in weaving an experience for its devotees that truly reflect purity and serenity.

Architecture is a performance, an expression composed to elevate and enhance the drama it portrays. Duett Düsseldorf stands strikingly tall as two iconic towers – dancing. Designed by Snøhetta, the world-class opera house exposes a lavish and inviting setting. A generous public roof garden steps upon its podium, capturing magnificent views all around. The vision of Duett Düsseldorf promises to bestow the German city a new cultural epicenter.

On this episode of PA Talks, we talked with Mahdi Kamboozia, awarded Iranian Architect and founder of the Tehran-based practice CAAT Studio. Hosted by Hamid Hassanzadeh, founder and creative director of PA, the conversation focused on Mahdi’s personal experiences, architecture career, Iranian Architecture, design challenges, Tehran as a Metropol city, and his visions for the future.

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