Category — Design in Architecture

This great Architectural study from the team at D’arc Studio was presented in the European 9 competition. To see more from D’arc Studio please visit their website by CLICKING HERE!

Stockholm Nordic Crescent
“Nacka Forum is a peripheral area to Stockholm. Its main limit to a future development is that it is placed beside a highway border. But this is now impossible to renounce and, waiting for a possible cover of the highway, we have to plan an integrated system between the area and the highway, connecting the north side with the south side by a “social” bridge that will be a part of a new infrastructural system. This is not only a transit bridge; it is a focal element for social exchange, it is a kind of narrow square where it is possible to walk, riding a bike, or to take a rest on the wooden surface. This bridge is part of the main building, Multiarena, that is an urban sign, giving a strong character to the area that now is anonymous.”

“This character means an identity, a social personality since all the functions that are housed there involve social relations: ice rink and sports hall, library, youth and elderly centres, football fields (on Ryssbergen area) and, in front of the Multiarena building, the main square, divided in three parts by various functions and a ground pattern. This new public space will be placed by the foot of the new city Park of Järlahöjden: from the south it is linked by pedestrian road and bike tracks and from the eastern part of the square the dwelling part with private green areas will be placed as so it will be integrated in the public space, mostly consisting of green spaces and equipped tracks for bikes and people.”

“There will be two new areas for shopping and a workshop on the south side, close to Nacka Energy building, but a shopping mall is not the only way to create interest in people, instead government and private companies have to collaborate to create a mix of functions that can attract the customers for different reasons. As an example to this the new Museum and conference hall will house not only the traditional activities linked to a museum (bookshop, cafeteria etc.) but even an art school, a dance school, two restaurants and a shopping galleria. The spaces in this building are planned to house various activities so in the future it is possible to change function. In the south east part, we expect to realize an office building 18 floors tall where studios for private professionals, private companies, and social services can be placed.”

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Garfield Park in Chicago, IL via Google Maps

So the other day I’m searching Google Maps looking for the best route from school to a favorite restaurant when I start looking at the satellite images that show the entire city of Chicago. I mean every major city has satellite imagery via Google but Chicago is really kind of amazing. Looking down from above the earth you can see how genius the city planners were when developing the area. I think my next conceptual design project is going to start by trying to incorporate aerial photographs as a parti for my floor plan. This is just a collection of some of the cooler areas in the city but you should go explore your favorite city to discover other interesting urban landscapes.

Midway Airfeild in Chicago, IL via Google Maps

This satellite image of Chicago’s smaller Airport shows off a great design and gives you a better understanding of how the air strips are laid out. The design of the commercial airport is quite impressive. I particularly like the X shape that was created in order to allow for more landings at timed intervals.

Millennium Park in Chicago, IL via Google Maps

You can’t live in the city of Chicago with out taking in the sculptural garden that is Millennium Park. Home to Cloud Gate or The Bean as people often call it, this park was designed by some of the worlds leading architects and designers. The Frank Gehry band shell has become the crown jewel of Chicago. The layout of the park is so dynamic and well thought out. I particularly enjoy the snaking waking path and bridge that connects the park to Buckley Field.

Montrose Harbor in Chicago, IL via Google Maps

One of Chicago’s many harbors this smaller boat slip in one of my favorites from the sky. The inlet created to house the boats was designed to almost hug the sporting vehicles which I find rather pleasant. The beach on the other side was created by developing the retaining wall which ends in Lake Michigan in a circle.

Navy Pier in Chicago, IL via Google Maps

A look down onto one of Chicago’s main attractions, The Navy Pier Farris Wheel. The pier has become one of the city’s best summertime hang offering weekly firework shows and other activities. The shot of the pier is a nice representation of entertainment design that can only be topped by the view of the Six Flags Theme park in Gurnee, IL.

Wrigleyville in Chicago, IL via Google Maps

Chicago’s favorite Neighborhood and home to the Cubs, Wrigley is an icon. Tucked away in a residential burrow of the city is Chicago’s untouched sports arenas. Soldier Field has become home to the space ship landing of 2003 and with Comiskey taken over by U.S. Cellular Wrigley connects with Chicagoan’s like no other place could.

The Loop in Chicago, IL via Google Maps

Finally we have the center of Chicago, the Loop. Home to trade and business, theater and education this is where the city starts it’s day. More than a million people shuffle through these streets daily and thanks to the Burnham plan it’s pretty easy to navigate.

So that is a brief look at Chicago from the sky. Now it’s your turn to find some interesting landscapes of your own with the help of Google Maps.

The adaptation of former miner shaft, Krystyna creates a 7000 sq. m. multi functional community center featuring an glass bottom pool and amazing performance spaces. This reimagined structure is located in Bytom, Poland where you can’t find anything else like it.  Designed by architects Przemo Lukasik and Lukasz Zagała with the support of associate architects Rafał Dziedzic, Agnieszka Szewera, Katarzyna Mazurek and Dominika Marek for their client GC Investment.

The color and light that these renderings give off are immaculate. The absolute hues that create real to life shadows from the figures who barely exist in the space. I particularly enjoy this space because the mood it gives off and the chandelier is nice too!

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I’m not sure if this is exactly possible but I like it. The Glass bottom pool actually floats in the work out space create a connection between the two. If this is structurally possible I’d love to see it in person.

For more from the minds behind this project check out the Medusa Group Portfolio on Behance.

When it comes to the Olympics people have very little to say these days; since last weeks announcement that the home of 2016 games is going to be Rio de Janero I really wanted to know what the Architectural plan is going to be so I scoured the You Tube library and found these great videos covering all four bids and the proposed Olympic sites. After watching the Rio video I can see why they one the bid. I was one of the few Chicagoans who actually wanted the games to invade our city but I can say after watching the videos for each city I’m looking forward to the rio games.

Chicago Bid video

Tokyo Bid video

Madrid Bid Video

What do you think about the 2016 Olympic Plan? Leave a comment below!

Once home to Skate on State and Gallery 37 this parcel of land has really grown up. Left untouched for years the 37th block of State St. in between Washington and Randolph is now home to several interesting new structures. The one shown here is a new shopping center with entertainment and dining options.

The group of structures will house 440,000 square feet of office space with  a ground-level television broadcasting studio for CBS and a planned future residential and/or hotel tower. Surely this is going to be a great new design for Chicago but has the block been used properly? Leave a comment below and state your opinion.

Blue Crystal from the brother team of Sven Sauer and Frank Sauer is a conceptual plan for an amazing piece of architecture.  It was created from the idea of a swimming world, as ice offshore Dubai occurred. Blue Crystal shall carry a multitude of luxurious restaurants, an underwater lounge and a ballroom on 5 levels. A blue landscape of ice that turns into a dreamy world of beautiful silence, far away from the hectic city.

Jonathan Garcia is a Spanish designer whose designs are a great reflection of what Modern design is today. His work, which you can find on Behance, ranges from the great residential design you see here to other Architectural concepts and interiors. This particular project is an example of a new modern mansion and I want it.

From Studio Dror a beautiful representation of modern architecture. Nurai Island is a man made island 12 miles off the coast of Abu Dahbi. Dror spent only 5 weeks on the plan for the Island which has been modled after a carpet. Main beach estates are blanketed amoung the beautiful lush Island scenery. This project is currently under construction.