The Unité d'Habitation in Marseille, France was Le Corbusier's first large-scale housing project completed in 1952. It consisted of 337 apartments spread across 18 floors designed with communal spaces like shops and a roof garden to encourage social interaction. The building used reinforced concrete and employed Le Corbusier's modular system to ensure proper human scale. It was an early example of high-density housing that influenced the Brutalist style through its use of exposed concrete construction.
The document summarizes Marcel Breuer's Brutalist building, the Breuer Building in New York City, which now houses the Met Breuer museum. It provides background on Breuer, details on the building's original use as the Whitney Museum of American Art, and floor plans highlighting its functional design. Architects Beyer Blinder Belle updated the building for its current use by the Met starting in 2016.
Brazilian sculpture museum, sao paulo, Brazil.Mayur Waghulde
Paulo Mendes da Rocha is a renowned Brazilian architect known for his brutalist concrete designs. He designed the Brazilian Museum of Sculpture in 1988 in Sao Paulo, Brazil. The museum features a 97 foot long concrete beam that frames the entrance and forms an outdoor porch and seating area. Rather than a standalone building, the museum is integrated with the surrounding landscape. It uses differing ceiling heights to create a stepped outdoor space that provides multi-functionality.
Marquette Plaza, Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States.Mayur Waghulde
The Marquette Plaza in Minneapolis, Minnesota was designed in 1973 by architect Gunnar Birkerts. It uses an innovative catenary arch design supported by suspension cables between two towers to allow an open public plaza underneath. This unique structural system provides column-free interior spaces. The building was originally constructed as the headquarters for the Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis and underwent renovations in the late 1990s and early 2000s to transform it into a premier Class A office building.
The document summarizes the Canadian Museum of History located in Gatineau, Quebec. Some key points:
- The museum explores Canada's 20,000 years of human history through permanent galleries like the Grand Hall, First Peoples Hall, and Canadian History Hall.
- It has over 1.3 million annual visitors and is a major research institution on Canadian culture.
- The museum was designed by renowned Canadian architect Douglas Cardinal and features curving forms inspired by the landscape and First Peoples heritage.
Water pumping station, Isle of dogs, London.Mayur Waghulde
The Storm Water Pumping Station in London's Isle of Dogs was designed by British architect John Outram between 1986-1988. The temple-like building uses polychrome brick banding and stylised classical columns. Its interior is organized around a central pump hall with machinery integrated into the spatial design. The building exemplifies characteristics of postmodernism through its reference to older architectural traditions and use of symbolism.
The Inter Active Corp Building in New York City was designed by architect Frank Gehry in his deconstructivist style. It is a 10-story headquarters building for the American internet company Inter Active Corp, located in Manhattan's west Chelsea neighborhood. The building evokes the sails of ships through its soft, twisting forms and is divided horizontally and vertically into sections that appear joined like a beehive. Interior spaces are designed to promote collaboration with varied yet balanced colors, sizes, and natural light.
The Unité d'Habitation in Marseille, France was Le Corbusier's first large-scale housing project completed in 1952. It consisted of 337 apartments spread across 18 floors designed with communal spaces like shops and a roof garden to encourage social interaction. The building used reinforced concrete and employed Le Corbusier's modular system to ensure proper human scale. It was an early example of high-density housing that influenced the Brutalist style through its use of exposed concrete construction.
The document summarizes Marcel Breuer's Brutalist building, the Breuer Building in New York City, which now houses the Met Breuer museum. It provides background on Breuer, details on the building's original use as the Whitney Museum of American Art, and floor plans highlighting its functional design. Architects Beyer Blinder Belle updated the building for its current use by the Met starting in 2016.
Brazilian sculpture museum, sao paulo, Brazil.Mayur Waghulde
Paulo Mendes da Rocha is a renowned Brazilian architect known for his brutalist concrete designs. He designed the Brazilian Museum of Sculpture in 1988 in Sao Paulo, Brazil. The museum features a 97 foot long concrete beam that frames the entrance and forms an outdoor porch and seating area. Rather than a standalone building, the museum is integrated with the surrounding landscape. It uses differing ceiling heights to create a stepped outdoor space that provides multi-functionality.
Marquette Plaza, Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States.Mayur Waghulde
The Marquette Plaza in Minneapolis, Minnesota was designed in 1973 by architect Gunnar Birkerts. It uses an innovative catenary arch design supported by suspension cables between two towers to allow an open public plaza underneath. This unique structural system provides column-free interior spaces. The building was originally constructed as the headquarters for the Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis and underwent renovations in the late 1990s and early 2000s to transform it into a premier Class A office building.
The document summarizes the Canadian Museum of History located in Gatineau, Quebec. Some key points:
- The museum explores Canada's 20,000 years of human history through permanent galleries like the Grand Hall, First Peoples Hall, and Canadian History Hall.
- It has over 1.3 million annual visitors and is a major research institution on Canadian culture.
- The museum was designed by renowned Canadian architect Douglas Cardinal and features curving forms inspired by the landscape and First Peoples heritage.
Water pumping station, Isle of dogs, London.Mayur Waghulde
The Storm Water Pumping Station in London's Isle of Dogs was designed by British architect John Outram between 1986-1988. The temple-like building uses polychrome brick banding and stylised classical columns. Its interior is organized around a central pump hall with machinery integrated into the spatial design. The building exemplifies characteristics of postmodernism through its reference to older architectural traditions and use of symbolism.
The Inter Active Corp Building in New York City was designed by architect Frank Gehry in his deconstructivist style. It is a 10-story headquarters building for the American internet company Inter Active Corp, located in Manhattan's west Chelsea neighborhood. The building evokes the sails of ships through its soft, twisting forms and is divided horizontally and vertically into sections that appear joined like a beehive. Interior spaces are designed to promote collaboration with varied yet balanced colors, sizes, and natural light.
The document summarizes the Gherkin building in London, designed by Norman Foster. It is a 180m tall skyscraper constructed from 2001-2004 that uses a distinctive twisting shape and high-tech architecture design. Key features include a diagrid structural system, double-skinned facade for natural ventilation, and sustainability measures like computer-controlled windows and daylight wells. The building won awards for its innovative design and engineering.
Norman Foster designed the Hearst Tower in Manhattan, which incorporated the original 1920s facade into a new 46-story skyscraper. To preserve the landmark facade and allow for an open floor plan, Foster used an asymmetrical diagrid structural system on the building's perimeter. This efficient design saved on materials while providing strength and redundancy against extreme loads. The Hearst Tower also achieved sustainability through landscape design, stormwater management, and reuse of the original structure's materials.
The Burj Khalifa in Dubai is the tallest building in the world at 828 meters tall. It was designed by architect Adrian Smith and took over 6 years to build at a cost of $1.5 billion. Some key facts are that it has 163 floors, 57 elevators that can travel 504 meters, and can accommodate 35,000 visitors at a time. Its Y-shaped floor plan maximizes views and its triple-lobed footprint is inspired by Islamic architecture.
Moshe Safdie designed the Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts in Kansas City, Missouri. His design took advantage of the site's dramatic views by placing the two performance halls facing south with glass enclosures, opening the foyers to views of the city skyline. The enveloping structure features undulating vertical segments that form a segmented, gently curving crown. The curved roof descends towards the south, intersecting with an outwardly inclined glass wall containing the southern-facing foyer.
The document summarizes the Sabarmati Ashram in Ahmedabad, Gujarat, designed by architect Charles Correa. Some key points:
- Originally established in 1915 and shifted in 1917 to the banks of the Sabarmati River, where Gandhi lived from 1917-1930 and began the salt march.
- After independence, it was converted into a memorial designed by Charles Correa and inaugurated in 1963 by Prime Minister Nehru.
- Correa's design followed the casual, winding layout of villages. The five interior rooms containing the museum collection are arranged around an open courtyard, using local materials like brick, wood, and stone in a contemporary regional style.
Geoffrey Bawa was a Sri Lankan architect known as the "Father of Tropical Modernism". He fused vernacular architecture with modern concepts to design buildings suited for Sri Lanka's climate and culture. One of his most famous works is the Seema Malaka Temple, built on three overwater platforms connected by boardwalks in the middle of a lake. Inspired by ancient Sri Lankan forest monasteries, the temple provides a serene environment for meditation with its open plan, white and grey colors, and positioning overlooking the water.
Geoffrey Bawa was a Sri Lankan architect born in 1919 who is considered the principal force behind tropical modernism. He designed his own home in Colombo, Sri Lanka between 1960-1998 which fused vernacular architecture with modern concepts. The 6000 square foot home is composed of four houses Bawa acquired and transformed into a single mansion, respecting the site and incorporating local materials and water features into the design.
Louis Kahn designed the Indian Institute of Management (IIM) campus in Ahmedabad, India in the 1960s. The 66-acre campus features a series of brick buildings organized around open courtyards, with an emphasis on natural light and ventilation due to the hot, dry climate. Kahn drew inspiration from Mughal architecture in his use of light wells and omitted patterns in the brick facades. The master plan divides the campus into academic and residential areas within walking distance of each other. Notable buildings include the library with its triple-height reading room, hexagonal classrooms, dormitories arranged for cross-ventilation, and an auditorium seating 550 people.
The document summarizes the Hall of Nations building in New Delhi, designed by architect Raj Rewal and completed in 1972 to mark India's 25th anniversary of independence. It was the world's first and largest space frame structure, using a tessellating triangular concrete structure. Rewal designed it to reflect India's intermediate technology capabilities at the time using local materials and labor. The building linked four exhibition halls with ramps and was inspired by traditional Indian geometric designs like jails and the tomb of Emperor Humayun. The concrete space frame provided a vast clear span and served as a sun breaker like traditional jali screens. Unfortunately, the iconic structure was demolished in 2022.
The India Habitat Centre in New Delhi was started in 1993 and designed by architect Joseph Allen Stein. It is spread over 19 acres and contains facilities like restaurants, galleries, an auditorium, amphitheater, and atrium. The complex is built on 9 acres and has 5 main building blocks interconnected by aerial walkways housing various facilities. It has outdoor spaces like lawns and terraces that add to its landscaped surroundings.
Sheikh Sarai Housing Complex in New Delhi, designed by architect Raj Rewal in 1982, consists of 550 housing units arranged around shared courtyards in clusters. The complex draws inspiration from traditional Indian cities through its dense urban fabric organized around narrow, shaded streets and pedestrian pathways. Housing units are grouped around intimate courtyards and connected by a central spine, providing cross ventilation while maintaining privacy through perforated walls. The complex fosters community through its structured arrangement of shared outdoor spaces at various scales.
Padma Shri Achyut Kanvinde was an influential Indian architect known for pioneering modern architecture in India. He studied at Sir JJ School of Arts in Mumbai and Harvard University under Bauhaus founder Walter Gropius, which greatly influenced his style. Some of Kanvinde's most notable works include the IIT Kanpur campus, which he designed in the 1960s. The campus features a central academic complex surrounded by residential buildings, with an emphasis on functionality, open spaces, and connecting walkways influenced by the Bauhaus style.
Raj Rewal designed the new Parliament Library in New Delhi to have its own identity while respecting the adjacent Parliament building. He drew inspiration from traditional Indian architecture like the Taj Mahal, using a symmetrical square plan with open courtyards. Key aspects of the design were sinking part of the library underground so as not to obstruct views of Parliament, and using the same local stone on the exterior as Parliament. The central glass dome above the reading room admits natural light without excess heat gain.
Functionalism is an architectural style that emphasizes form following function. It originated with Louis Sullivan and was popularized by Le Corbusier. Key features include low ornamentation, an emphasis on materials, and a focus on a building's purpose. Examples discussed include Le Corbusier's Unite d'Habitation and the Lotus Temple in Delhi. Brutalism developed from functionalism and is characterized by sculptural concrete forms and an emphasis on texture and raw materials. Pioneering Brutalist architects mentioned include Le Corbusier, Louis Kahn, and Paul Rudolf.
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Explore the essential graphic design tools and software that can elevate your creative projects. Discover industry favorites and innovative solutions for stunning design results.
The document summarizes the Gherkin building in London, designed by Norman Foster. It is a 180m tall skyscraper constructed from 2001-2004 that uses a distinctive twisting shape and high-tech architecture design. Key features include a diagrid structural system, double-skinned facade for natural ventilation, and sustainability measures like computer-controlled windows and daylight wells. The building won awards for its innovative design and engineering.
Norman Foster designed the Hearst Tower in Manhattan, which incorporated the original 1920s facade into a new 46-story skyscraper. To preserve the landmark facade and allow for an open floor plan, Foster used an asymmetrical diagrid structural system on the building's perimeter. This efficient design saved on materials while providing strength and redundancy against extreme loads. The Hearst Tower also achieved sustainability through landscape design, stormwater management, and reuse of the original structure's materials.
The Burj Khalifa in Dubai is the tallest building in the world at 828 meters tall. It was designed by architect Adrian Smith and took over 6 years to build at a cost of $1.5 billion. Some key facts are that it has 163 floors, 57 elevators that can travel 504 meters, and can accommodate 35,000 visitors at a time. Its Y-shaped floor plan maximizes views and its triple-lobed footprint is inspired by Islamic architecture.
Moshe Safdie designed the Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts in Kansas City, Missouri. His design took advantage of the site's dramatic views by placing the two performance halls facing south with glass enclosures, opening the foyers to views of the city skyline. The enveloping structure features undulating vertical segments that form a segmented, gently curving crown. The curved roof descends towards the south, intersecting with an outwardly inclined glass wall containing the southern-facing foyer.
The document summarizes the Sabarmati Ashram in Ahmedabad, Gujarat, designed by architect Charles Correa. Some key points:
- Originally established in 1915 and shifted in 1917 to the banks of the Sabarmati River, where Gandhi lived from 1917-1930 and began the salt march.
- After independence, it was converted into a memorial designed by Charles Correa and inaugurated in 1963 by Prime Minister Nehru.
- Correa's design followed the casual, winding layout of villages. The five interior rooms containing the museum collection are arranged around an open courtyard, using local materials like brick, wood, and stone in a contemporary regional style.
Geoffrey Bawa was a Sri Lankan architect known as the "Father of Tropical Modernism". He fused vernacular architecture with modern concepts to design buildings suited for Sri Lanka's climate and culture. One of his most famous works is the Seema Malaka Temple, built on three overwater platforms connected by boardwalks in the middle of a lake. Inspired by ancient Sri Lankan forest monasteries, the temple provides a serene environment for meditation with its open plan, white and grey colors, and positioning overlooking the water.
Geoffrey Bawa was a Sri Lankan architect born in 1919 who is considered the principal force behind tropical modernism. He designed his own home in Colombo, Sri Lanka between 1960-1998 which fused vernacular architecture with modern concepts. The 6000 square foot home is composed of four houses Bawa acquired and transformed into a single mansion, respecting the site and incorporating local materials and water features into the design.
Louis Kahn designed the Indian Institute of Management (IIM) campus in Ahmedabad, India in the 1960s. The 66-acre campus features a series of brick buildings organized around open courtyards, with an emphasis on natural light and ventilation due to the hot, dry climate. Kahn drew inspiration from Mughal architecture in his use of light wells and omitted patterns in the brick facades. The master plan divides the campus into academic and residential areas within walking distance of each other. Notable buildings include the library with its triple-height reading room, hexagonal classrooms, dormitories arranged for cross-ventilation, and an auditorium seating 550 people.
The document summarizes the Hall of Nations building in New Delhi, designed by architect Raj Rewal and completed in 1972 to mark India's 25th anniversary of independence. It was the world's first and largest space frame structure, using a tessellating triangular concrete structure. Rewal designed it to reflect India's intermediate technology capabilities at the time using local materials and labor. The building linked four exhibition halls with ramps and was inspired by traditional Indian geometric designs like jails and the tomb of Emperor Humayun. The concrete space frame provided a vast clear span and served as a sun breaker like traditional jali screens. Unfortunately, the iconic structure was demolished in 2022.
The India Habitat Centre in New Delhi was started in 1993 and designed by architect Joseph Allen Stein. It is spread over 19 acres and contains facilities like restaurants, galleries, an auditorium, amphitheater, and atrium. The complex is built on 9 acres and has 5 main building blocks interconnected by aerial walkways housing various facilities. It has outdoor spaces like lawns and terraces that add to its landscaped surroundings.
Sheikh Sarai Housing Complex in New Delhi, designed by architect Raj Rewal in 1982, consists of 550 housing units arranged around shared courtyards in clusters. The complex draws inspiration from traditional Indian cities through its dense urban fabric organized around narrow, shaded streets and pedestrian pathways. Housing units are grouped around intimate courtyards and connected by a central spine, providing cross ventilation while maintaining privacy through perforated walls. The complex fosters community through its structured arrangement of shared outdoor spaces at various scales.
Padma Shri Achyut Kanvinde was an influential Indian architect known for pioneering modern architecture in India. He studied at Sir JJ School of Arts in Mumbai and Harvard University under Bauhaus founder Walter Gropius, which greatly influenced his style. Some of Kanvinde's most notable works include the IIT Kanpur campus, which he designed in the 1960s. The campus features a central academic complex surrounded by residential buildings, with an emphasis on functionality, open spaces, and connecting walkways influenced by the Bauhaus style.
Raj Rewal designed the new Parliament Library in New Delhi to have its own identity while respecting the adjacent Parliament building. He drew inspiration from traditional Indian architecture like the Taj Mahal, using a symmetrical square plan with open courtyards. Key aspects of the design were sinking part of the library underground so as not to obstruct views of Parliament, and using the same local stone on the exterior as Parliament. The central glass dome above the reading room admits natural light without excess heat gain.
Functionalism is an architectural style that emphasizes form following function. It originated with Louis Sullivan and was popularized by Le Corbusier. Key features include low ornamentation, an emphasis on materials, and a focus on a building's purpose. Examples discussed include Le Corbusier's Unite d'Habitation and the Lotus Temple in Delhi. Brutalism developed from functionalism and is characterized by sculptural concrete forms and an emphasis on texture and raw materials. Pioneering Brutalist architects mentioned include Le Corbusier, Louis Kahn, and Paul Rudolf.
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Explore the essential graphic design tools and software that can elevate your creative projects. Discover industry favorites and innovative solutions for stunning design results.
Decormart Studio is widely recognized as one of the best interior designers in Bangalore, known for their exceptional design expertise and ability to create stunning, functional spaces. With a strong focus on client preferences and timely project delivery, Decormart Studio has built a solid reputation for their innovative and personalized approach to interior design.
Connect Conference 2022: Passive House - Economic and Environmental Solution...TE Studio
Passive House: The Economic and Environmental Solution for Sustainable Real Estate. Lecture by Tim Eian of TE Studio Passive House Design in November 2022 in Minneapolis.
- The Built Environment
- Let's imagine the perfect building
- The Passive House standard
- Why Passive House targets
- Clean Energy Plans?!
- How does Passive House compare and fit in?
- The business case for Passive House real estate
- Tools to quantify the value of Passive House
- What can I do?
- Resources
Practical eLearning Makeovers for EveryoneBianca Woods
Welcome to Practical eLearning Makeovers for Everyone. In this presentation, we’ll take a look at a bunch of easy-to-use visual design tips and tricks. And we’ll do this by using them to spruce up some eLearning screens that are in dire need of a new look.
Architectural and constructions management experience since 2003 including 18 years located in UAE.
Coordinate and oversee all technical activities relating to architectural and construction projects,
including directing the design team, reviewing drafts and computer models, and approving design
changes.
Organize and typically develop, and review building plans, ensuring that a project meets all safety and
environmental standards.
Prepare feasibility studies, construction contracts, and tender documents with specifications and
tender analyses.
Consulting with clients, work on formulating equipment and labor cost estimates, ensuring a project
meets environmental, safety, structural, zoning, and aesthetic standards.
Monitoring the progress of a project to assess whether or not it is in compliance with building plans
and project deadlines.
Attention to detail, exceptional time management, and strong problem-solving and communication
skills are required for this role.
Visual Style and Aesthetics: Basics of Visual Design
Visual Design for Enterprise Applications
Range of Visual Styles.
Mobile Interfaces:
Challenges and Opportunities of Mobile Design
Approach to Mobile Design
Patterns