Architecture and Design

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Pixel: Thrill of Identity

(Issue of a magazine 3/2012, page 90)

In one of the central districts of Melbourne - Carlton, on the site where formerly renowned Australian brewery Carlton & United Breweries (CUB), is implemented one of the most important and ambitious projects in the field of commercial real estate. Due to its privileged location, at the design stage Pixel became a subject of debate and speculation. However, in 2010 the construction of the first office building in Australia with zero CO2 emissions fully satisfies domestic demands for water and energy has been successfully completed.

Stacking Green

(Issue of a magazine 3/2012, page 96)

Whoever wanders around Saigon, a chaotic city with the highest density of population in the world, can easily find flower-pots cramped and displayed here and there all around the streets. This interesting custom has formed the amused character of Saigon over a long period of time and Saigonese people love to their way of life with a large variety of tropical plants and flowers in their balconies, courtyards and streets.

Media-TIC in the Smart City

(Issue of a magazine 2/2012, page 40)

In traditional understanding a building is a structure of reinforced concrete, bricks or wood, in other words, firm construction materials. In any case, implementation of polymeric materials as the building envelopes are usually limited to temporary structures of sports or commercial facilities. But it seems that it is time to brand new buildings, and stereotypes are crumbling before our very eyes. And such an innovative architecture is created by the most successful “green” architect in the world - Enric Ruiz Geli.

Water World

(Issue of a magazine 2/2012, page 46)

According to most scientists, life originated in water, but water spaces are not used by people in the extent to which it would be possible. But the water - is a unique natural environment, a source of electricity, and huge undeveloped area. To learn how to make this a useful resource for life and rest, started thinking the architects of the famous Moscow architect Alexander Asadov Studio and then suggested a number of creative projects.

On the Sun and in the Shadow

(Issue of a magazine 2/2012, page 54)

When designing the resort facilities special importance acquire not only spatial, but also the semantic relationship between architecture and the environment components. The water body shore, the slope or any other terrain, green spaces and other natural factors become active participants of architectural performance. But their role is largely dependent on climatic conditions and the specifics of the resort facilities - its therapeutic and recreational profile and sojourning contingent.

LAVA: Green - is the New Black

(Issue of a magazine 2/2012, page 60)

The Federal Republic of Germany chose the multinational firm Laboratory for Visionary Architecture (LAVA) as the designers for their bid to host the Secretariat of the Green Climate Fund (GCF) in Bonn.

Floating Cube

(Issue of a magazine 2/2012, page 66)

In recent years, China’s economy develops so rapidly that changes the habitat and lifestyle of millions of people. The high pace of construction transform as major metropolises Beijing and Shanghai, as well as the smaller but still rapidly developing cities. The new realities of life make them an illustration of ambitious architectural projects, indicating the increased financial strength of the country. This process is traditionally pioneered by banking institutions, placing their offices in the buildings of universal admiration.

Log Hut of Arts

(Issue of a magazine 2/2012, page 70)

BIG + ARCHITECTURAL NEXUS win the architectural competition for the Kimball Art Center in UTAH, USA. The Kimball Art Center, home to Sundance House during the Annual Sundance Film Festival, invited an international group of architects to submit designs for an interior renovation of the existing Kimball Art Center and the construction of a new building directly adjacent to the original, located centrally in Park City, Utah. The number of tourists who come here greatly exceeds the number of permanent residents.

Health House

(Issue of a magazine 2/2012, page 84)

It is better to erect buildings being a part of the environment. The nature is a single whole and has own lows, order and tempo. A notion “health house” means houses where the man feels good and they are in harmony with the environment. The order of the nature doesn’t change or depends on us. We should recognize and adapt to peculiarities of the nature which are behind our understanding and can’t be changed. Before starting a development it is necessary to recognize an influence of the building on the health and peace of inhabitants’ mind and think about the influence on the environment.

Top-10 of the Existing and Future Projects

(Issue of a magazine 1/2012, page 28)

The American Institute of Architects (AIA) and its Committee on the Environment (COTE) have recently selected the top ten examples of sustainable architecture and green design solutions that protect and enhance the environment. The projects will be honored at the AIA 2012 National Convention and Design Exposition in Washington, D.C.