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October 2008 |
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 Editorial
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Beyond building
What can one imagine as architecture, moving beyond mere building? This is the question asked in “Out There, Architecture Beyond Building” at the 11th International Architecture Exhibition in Venice. Until 23 November 2008, multiform projects from all four corners of the world will try answer that question. In its own individual way, each can equally reflect our architectural eclecticism. Zaha Hadid and Dominique Perrault provide some good examples. They take diametrically opposed approaches, but result in the same perfectly mastered technical expertise. A constant presence this year (a prize-winner at the future Guggenheim Hermitage Museum in Vilnius, with towers being designed for Singapore, Riba Prize 2008, etc.), the Anglo-Iraqi architect is taking part in this Venice exhibition, contributing architecture, design and artwork. . “Experimentation within a Long Wave of Innovation” reveals his constant search for an architecture which captures the dynamic complexity of contemporary society with verve. His work comes from his research into architectural language that embraces the latest in digital technology.
With Dominique Perrault, we are no longer talking about a building in itself – of constructed spaces or a casing – but rather of emotional values. The building is there, of course, but it is considered to be one element among others. What we can see is relative. His projects need to be seen in a livelier way than would be the case if merely studying technical designs. His obsession comes flooding out – the architect is even aiming to embrace the absence of structure, leaving all the attraction to emerge from the urban landscape. Beyond building – the genius of the architect comes in his consideration of a place in its entirety – in finding its identity, its consistency, its injection of energy and tension.
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Zaha Hadid,
from Innsbruck to Zaragoza
Two projects, symbolic of the talent of the Anglo-Iraqi architect: the Nordpark Cable Railway, which has just been awarded the RIBA Stirling Prize 2008, and the Zaragoza bridge building – a new landmark for the city.
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Niko - Mysterious
A new age dawns with Niko Mysterious. Mysterious is the first invisible range of switches that can be seamlessly installed. No (interior) architect or contractor needs to worry any longer about the fact that switches do not match interiors perfectly.
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Dominique Perrault
The Pompidou Centre in Paris has just paid homage to French architect Dominique Perrault. This was a chance to show off his latest projects and to (re)discover a process based on simplicity, virtuosity, control over light, materials and dimensions.
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Competition in the spotlight
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'ARCHI-BAU AWARDS' / 'ARCHI-TUBE AWARDS'
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Archi-Europe and Archi-Students are proud to announce the launch of 2 new contests for architects and students in architecture.
* For architects, the contest will concern the following specialties:
- Green Building
- Facades
- Interior Design-Architecture
* For students in architecture, the contest will reward the best project in the field of:
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A special prize 'ARCHI-TUBE AWARD' will be awarded to the best videoclip of a projects realized in one of the 3 above mentionned specialties. (Only open to architects).
The winners of the 'ARCHI-BAU AWARDS' and the 'ARCHI-TUBE AWARD' will be announced on January 16, 2009 during the BAU exhibition in Munich (Germany) and published on Archi-Europe’s website from January 20.
Entries are open since the 1st of September
All information available on:
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Responsible Editor: Jacques Allard | Chief Editor: Marie-Claire Regniers
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