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.
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 readingCompleted in 1976 under the visionary direction of American architect Craig Ellwood, the Art Center College of Design is a modernist landmark in the heart of Pasadena, California. Far more…
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 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 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…
Continue readingCompleted in 2017 by Bjarke Ingels Group, CopenHill is a groundbreaking project that redefines what a waste-to-energy plant can be. This 41,000m2 facility not only efficiently converts waste into energy…
Continue readingIn 2018 Indian architecture firm Sameep Padora and Associates completed the Maya Somaiya Library in Maharashtra, India. Inspired by the material efficiencies of the Catalan tile vault, the library becomes…
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