Author: Jayakrishnan Ranjit

One brick at a time makes way for a craft to shine. An entourage of many ruined ancient kiln complexes rests in the historical site of the Museum designed by Studio Zhu-Pei in Jingdezhen, China. The design revolves around more than half a dozen brick vaults conceptualized based on the traditional form of the ruinous ancient kiln, where each vault gets erected, altering its size, curvature and length. Jingdezhen is also known as the ‘porcelain capital’ of the world has been the largest producer of pottery since 1700 years, dating to the age of Ming and Qing dynasties. Exporting has…

Have you ever imagined playing your favourite tennis sport facing the majestic Swiss-Alpine mountains and valleys under an awe-inspiring roof? Diamond Domes is an attractive location to experience a game of tennis covered by a mesh-like geometric timber structure sheathing overhead, designed by the Swiss-based architecture firm Russli Architekten. Diamond Domes Tennis & Event Hall Burgenstock Resort is clipped over a rising terrain standing 874 metres above sea level with two identical tennis spaces with crystal-shaped roofs bordering the transverse sides of the court. These courts are part of the remarkable Burgenstock Resort. The building sections are symmetrically arranged about…

A sparkling jewel shines atop the serenading stone hills. Carved by the Mexican based architecture studio, Rojkind Arquitectos in collaboration with Amasa Estudio have unveiled the design for an exclusive resort amidst the terrific terrains in Mexico’s Valle de Guadalupe wine region, inscribed along with a curvilinear swimming pool.

A sculptural concrete façade is envisioned by the Australian studio Contreras Earl Architecture in collaboration with engineering and sustainability consultants Arup and Werner Sobek for the world’s first dedicated Living Coral Biobank in Port Douglas, Australia. As a gateway to the Great Barrier Reef, the facility will be infused and dedicated to the conservation of coral around the world. This design aims to keep alive, secure, and nurture over the world’s 800 species of hard corals under one roof described by the creators as a ‘living ark’. As our world faces more and more severe threats due to climate change,…

An undulating walking trail has been created by the Rotterdam based architecture studio Powerhouse Company as part of the development plan in Chengdu, China. This informal icon, also known as the Loop of Wisdom twists, twirls, curls, folds and follows the lush green terrain, winding and lacing through a vivid park promoting healthy relationships in an aesthetic balance. The striking red structure embodies a timeless architectural concept, resonating as a fluidic motion in a spectacular stance. The organic form is a gentle invitation elegantly taking a circular shape that adheres to the topographical geometry. Two programs are entitled to this…

Taste the magical blends of wine, deeply rooted in traditions, infused with the rich and varied heritage of Lahofer Winery designed by CHYBIK + KRISTOF ARCHITECTS nestled in the Moravian countryside. “Wine is bottled poetry”, these are words by the prolific writer Robert Louis Stevenson. The story of wine is deeply engraved into our history, from religious ceremonies, to trade and health and bonding relationships, this celebrated drink has made its mark around the globe. The design of a winery calls for attention. The Lahofer Winery, nestled in the Moravian countryside brings about a longstanding wine tradition and contemporary wine-making…

Researchers, architects and engineers from SOM created a striking and unique installation for the ‘Anatomy of Structure’ exhibition.

International architecture and design firm Mask Architects have been chosen as one of the ten winning designs for the Cool Abu Dhabi Challenge competition, in envisioning palm-like futuristic structures sprouting from the ground, mimicking the shape of a mushroom. The competition is a significant step to confront climate change and engender a more green environment and incorporate sustainable solutions to retaliate against the heat island effect in warm places like Abu Dhabi. This global challenge has received over 300 entries from 67 countries. ‘The Artificial Breathing Palm Modular Structure System’ was the striking proposal by Mask Architects. The firm’s design…

A stimulating discussion. Mind-blowing graphical lectures! And what not to swivel and excite you to learn and explore the parameters beyond your visions. Computational Design Next 2.0 was a massive opportunity that was a spellbinding time-jump to understand parametricism and computation in design. Illustrated by curved code lines and connections that frame behind the futuristic forms that twist and twirl and stretch and fold into avant-garde shapes and sizes. Many times it was a wonder to watch, and ponder about what goes on behind this whole drama? How has humankind evolved to create such natural and emotionally satisfying sculptural art…

Designing for Robotic Fabrication was an awe-inspiring workshop that happened four days during the weekends on 3rd- 4th October 2020 and 11th – 12th October 2020 successively. A corroborating collaborative between PAACADEMY and AADRL on Robotic Technology in a global learning platform bestowed by ParametricArchitecture engrossed in fabulous ideas and sharing of knowledge with well-defined prowess, hurdling challenges, and thought-provoking discussions. You can watch the recorded videos by purchasing them from the link below: Click here to register and access the recordings. A simulation between man and Robotic Technology is the most significant invention the world has ever seen. Robots…