Bauhaus

Presenting the results of the aac workshop at the Rainvilleterrasse campusThe autumn workshop of the Academy for Architectural Culture (aac) focused on a project that, in the 1930s, shortly before its implementation, failed due to the political conditions: a European Academy at the Côte d‘Azur that was to combine traditional architecture with the Modernist movement and promote international exchange. Led by Meinhard von Gerkan and Nikolaus Goetze, over a period of three-and-a-half weeks, the international scholarship students developed designs for a contemporary version of this highly topical idea.Inspired by the Bauhaus that had been established in Weimar in 1919, the architect and artist trio consisting of Wijdeveld, Mendelsohn, and Ozenf... More

Background: NeueHouse Hollywood is the West Coast flagship of the world’s first private work collective. Created for entrepreneurs in creative industries, the concept was introduced in New York in 2013. Housed in L.A.’s landmark CBS Radio Building and Studio, designed by Swiss-born architect William Lescaze, NeueHouse’s second location sustains the creative energy unique to this iconic structure.   The 1938 building has an unmistakable vibrancy: It’s from here that the baritone voice of Orson Welles suffused the nation’s wireless airwaves and Lucille Ball took her first steps toward America’s television screens. Lescaze designed the building to embody the principles of the International Style—quiet and austere—and Rockwell Group’s restor... More

The client Rodrigo Arroyo knew the works of SP62 through São Paulo, where he lived for more than ten years. The client's preferred neighborhood is Pinheiros, and also the central region of São Paulo. As the conception was of an industrial and contemporary nature, we modernist precepts to achieve minimalism, having ceilings and structures apparent. Profiles and metals in matte black, with wood coverings rustic, plastic arts intervention, wood flooring and concrete for differentiation of environments and furniture based on leather, wood and metal, introducing the truth of materials.   The green walls enter the context of embracing the large workbench with the main element of the room that is the only shelf designed for th... More

In the midst of a newly designed building ensemble boasting bright facades and ultramodern workspaces, the German architecture practice has created a visionary plaza that is a celebration of contemporary mobility. Cyclists and scooters cruise along organically curved levels, between them oases of tranquility, water features, cafes, and restaurants. Norbert Tukaj This hybrid skatepark, playground, and the urbane living room have now opened – the perfect venue for a young, dynamic society. Cool Lithuania! 3deluxe V-Plaza – Urban Development  What was previously a largely unused space adjoined by historical buildings is now becoming a new, inviting public amenity where you can casually enjoy a coffee in your lunch... More

The 700 square-meter office is located in the heart of Tel Aviv in an area filled with Bauhaus buildings and eclectic hybrid skyscrapers; a blended composition of historical structures and modern elements. The space itself is located on the top levels of a historic Bauhaus building, typical of the area. Roy David Architecture was tasked with making the space habitable for the high tech, innovative venture capital company, Aleph.The VC, is focused on partnering with entrepreneurs from various disciplines to help scale them into large, meaningful companies with globally recognized brands. Befitting the building’s surroundings, the firm focused on preserving the historical values of the space while infusing modern elements. This... More

Disamobili, company that imports and sells luxury brands¡¯ goods such as Poliform and Ligne roset, etc, is the furniture company that has long maintained the top spot.It is the first time that they has built the headquarter building that is also used for exhibition space after they have established themselves on the furniture street in Nonhyun-dong.This is located at the north part of the furniture street, at the same time, facing toward Nonhyun main street to the south.The high density housing in the north part led the stream of civil complaint such as the limitation of the right to the light and it took quite a long time from licensing until construction field. * Windowless, setback regulation and modelingThe facade was designed... More

Together with Düsseldorf-based artist Thomas Schütte, RKW Architektur + implemented the walk-in sculpture "Krefeld Pavilion" in Krefeld's Kaiserpark. The sculpture was erected as a contribution of the Projekt MIK e.V. initiative to the nationwide anniversary event "Bauhaus 100". It is the venue of the "Bauhaus and Silk Industry" exhibition, which was opened on April 7.The walk-in sculpture "Krefeld Pavilion" in Krefeld's Kaiserpark is a wooden construction with the easily comprehensible basic shape of an octagon and a diameter of 15 meters. The pavilion is placed on a recessed plinth, which lends it an impression of floating lightness. Visitors enter the sculpture, which accommodates eight small rooms, via a flight of stairs. The independe... More

In 2018, Charlie Greene Studio partnered with Narrative Science, an innovation-based company whose proprietary software takes data and gives it a human voice, to design the company’s new 38,500 square foot workplace. Narrative Science’s significant expansion plan necessitated that they leave the ad hoc space they’d inhabited since their start-up days, and think more strategically and aspirationally about a space that would support the company they’ll become over the next five years.  The process began with a robust observation and strategy period, completed by Work Place Analytics. The outcome was a document mapping internal processes and identifying new efficiencies.  Charlie Greene Studio began work with Narrative Science after... More

The new Bauhaus Museum in Weimar, home of the legendary school of art and design founded by Walter Gropius a hundred years ago, has opened as a highlight of Germany’s celebrations of the centenary of the Bauhaus.  The museum will be a venue of open discussion, experimentation and sensory experience. With a focus on the early phase of the most influential school of art and design of the 20th century, the exhibition presents the treasures of the world’s oldest Bauhaus collection for the first time in such depth and scope. Designed by the architect Heike Hanada, the minimalistic, cube-shaped museum with its impressive night-time illumination presents the collection and its relevance to contemporary society on five l... More

KNOLL CELEBRATES BAUHAUS, AN EXHIBITION CURATED AND DESIGNED BY OMA / IPPOLITO PESTELLINI LAPARELLI, OPENS IN MILANIppolito Pestellini Laparelli joined OMA in 2007 and became a partner in 2014. Ippolito’s work at OMA/AMO has a focus on research and curation, scenography and preservation. Ippolito co-curated Manifesta’s 12th edition (2018) taking place in Palermo and has led and edited OMA’s urban studies on the Sicilian city, which has been published as the Palermo Atlas. Projects led by Ippolito include the renovation of Kaufhaus des Westens (KaDeWe) in Berlin (ongoing); Panda, a research and exhibition for the 2016 Oslo Triennale focused on the controversial impact of digital sharing platforms; the transformation design of the 16th centur... More

This project was a total gut renovation in a listed Bauhaus house in the heart of Jerusalem. Taking into account existing beams, new ceilings were incorporated and touches of wood added in order to provide a warm and welcoming feel to the requested gray color scheme. The outcome; an elegant spacious living and dining area with an exquisite foyer that leads to a serene and scenic garden. The stylish contemporary perfectly equipped Bulthaup kitchen provides style and sophistication. The highly modern bathroom design showcases horizontally-veined marble in various shades of gray and includes modern vanities. The two master bedrooms exude serene luxury yet provide warmth .The family area, originally a dark and somber basement was done with... More

The Nathan Road centre is located in Hong Kong at the intersection of the Nathan Road and Mong Kok Road. Mong Kok is one of the major shopping areas in Hong Kong. The area is characterized by a mixture of old and new multistory buildings, shop, restaurants and entertainment. With its extremely high population density, it was described as the busiest district in the world by the Guinness World Records. The building is a mixed-use commercial complex, it consists offices floors and 8 retail floors offering an array of food and beverage, with direct access to the Mong Kong MTR station. It is well connected to public transport network. FVA was asked to renovate the 16th & 17th floor of building that take an octagonal shape. Regus 700 Nathan... More

The Cologne district of Junkersdorf is synonymous with elegant single-family homes built in the Bauhaus style in the 1920s. Since that time, the district has attracted people due to its exclusive feeling of living in a leafy area of the city – and now acts as a „home port“ for many celebrities from TV or elite sports. The area offers potential for new buildings due to the large plots of land. For example, two multi-family houses with 16 exclusive freehold apartments with 85 to 180 m2 of living space have been built on Goldammerweg on a 3,850 m2 plot of land previously occupied by a single family house. Today, two 1,000 m2 buildings blend harmoniously into the surrounding single-family housing. To give the ensembl... More

The site is located in Nerima-ku, Tokyo, a little away at the end of a crowded shopping street.Furthermore, the site is 25 tsubo (about 83㎡), category 1 exclusive districts for low-rise residential buildings is applied, building coverage ratio is 50%, it’s in quasi-fire prevention districts, and a parking space for father and mother-in-law is required.The client himself, also runs a business, he has a exclusively great taste for design, because of his work especially, therefore as discussions were held at many times, the images of a vintage element in America West Coast, or a sophisticated atmosphere which has a nature essence, simple, plain and efficient Bauhaus in Germany were risen.With this background, the plan of a two-family houses wi... More