The Amsterdam Orphanage by Aldo van Eyck: Post-War Architecture
Built in 1960, the Amsterdam Orphanage, designed by Aldo van Eyck, is a seminal project that goes beyond its function as a shelter for children. It is also a profound…
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Educational Facilities encompass a variety of building types, including classrooms, lecture halls, laboratories, libraries, and administrative offices. These spaces are designed to create conducive learning environments, foster collaboration, and accommodate the needs of students, faculty, and staff. Architects consider factors such as acoustics, lighting, technology integration, and accessibility when designing educational facilities to ensure optimal functionality and user experience. Sports Facilities, on the other hand, include structures like gymnasiums, stadiums, swimming pools, and recreational centers, which cater to the athletic and fitness needs of students and the community. These facilities are designed to accommodate different sports, providing appropriate spaces for training, competition, and spectatorship. The design of sports facilities often takes into account factors such as safety, sustainability, and adaptability to various events and activities.
Built in 1960, the Amsterdam Orphanage, designed by Aldo van Eyck, is a seminal project that goes beyond its function as a shelter for children. It is also a profound…
Continue readingCompleted in 2022 by KiKi ARCHi, the Homelinker Library transcends the traditional concept of a library, emerging as a symbolic fusion of nature and intellect. Reflecting values of creativity, inclusivity,…
Continue readingCompleted in 2021 by the innovative architectural firm Atelier Apeiron, under the meticulous guidance of Yunchao Xu, the “Kindergarten of Museum Forest” is a paragon of their distinct “Apeironology” design…
Continue readingCompleted in 2022 by XISUI Design, the Red Dunes Playtopia serves as a mesmerizing amalgamation of design and nature. The project emerges as a captivating landscape devoted to children’s activities,…
Continue readingInaugurated in 2020, the Montessori Kindergarten, conceived by Mjölk Architekti, encapsulates a unique fusion of architectural design, evocative nostalgia, and a pioneering approach to meet children’s needs. This imaginative edifice…
Continue readingFinalized in 1976 under the visionary stewardship of American architect Craig Ellwood, the Art Center College of Design emerges as an architectural gem nestled in the heart of Pasadena, California….
Continue readingThe Med Campus Graz, designed by Riegler Riewe Architekten, corresponds to the regularity and objectivity of the graphic facade drawing. The HBK Module 2 was completed in the fall of…
Continue readingCompleted in 2015, the Shizuoka Gymnasium is an architectural marvel designed by renowned Japanese architect Hiroshi Naito. Located in Shizuoka Prefecture, Japan, this four-level sports facility showcases the beauty and…
Continue readingThe Fieldhouse project by MoDusArchitects, completed in 2022, adds a new material milestone to the South Tyrolean landscape, featuring inclusive spaces designed for sports and recreation.
Continue readingIn 1962, the esteemed Spanish architect Alejandro de la Sota brought to life the first steel-framed structure in Madrid: the innovative Maravillas School Gymnasium. Known as an advocate for the…
Continue readingThe conversion project preservers the external shape and proportions of the original 1980s canteen building. The main intervention is the creation of a generous central hall – a social center…
Continue readingCompleted in 2004 by Japanese Architect Taira Nishizawa, the Tomochi Forestry Hall located in the town of Tomochi uses local cedar extensively to symbolize the area’s history of forestry. Used…
Continue readingCompleted in 2020 by Chinese Architecture firm OPEN Architecture, Pinghe Bibliotheater is a school in Shangai with an extensive program that has been “deconstructed” to form a village-like campus for…
Continue readingThe Salk Institute for Biological Studies, located in La Jolla, California, was commissioned by Jonas Salk, developer of the first safe and effective polio vaccine in 1960. Salk, who envisioned…
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