As a follow-up to the journal entry we did on the idea of a white garden, the dark garden, in contrast, has its own allure. Dark exterior walls and paving become a backdrop for vibrant planting, and the contrast creates a peaceful space that has a sense of drama and mystery......................
Projects include Slot House by KLIMA, Balvin Residence by 5 Solidos, and Crescent House by Andrew Burns.
As we struggle to cope with climate change, we are confronted with images of towns and villages being swallowed up by the ever-encroaching desert. In response, many communities are taking cues from the longstanding agricultural technique of imposing a new topography over the landscape composed of peaks and depressions to shelter crops during the establishment period. This technique of superimposing topographies provides much inspiration for the future of sustainable design and the implementation of passive systems which require less power. How might we reimagine the design of urban areas and places for recreation?
Images and photos include work by Yann Arthus Betrand, Magnus Larsson, Niels Aha, and PhotoLeet
The roof plane provides another canvas for architectural expression, and while the union of architecture and landscape on an elevated plane is in some ways one of the ultimate expressions of modern architecture, it simultaneously references longstanding vernacular traditions. With the ability to passively regulate building temperatures, reduce the heat island effect in urban settings, and provide critical habitat for birds and insects, the rooftop garden also stretches our notions of the interplay of the built and the natural. In this journal entry, we wanted to highlight the remarkable work of several designers.
Projects include Wenchuan Earthquake Memorial Museum by the Tongji Architectural Design and Research Institute, Staedel Museum extension by Schneider+Schumacher, Metal footbridge in Czech Republic, Intercontinental Sanya Resort by WOHA Architects, Can Ras by Fran Silvestre Arquitectos, Hyunam House by IROJE Architects & Planners, Cretto di Burri by Alberto Burri, The Apartment House by Formwerkz Architects, Antinori Winery by Archea Associati, Apfelhotel by noa*, 'Aloni' Residence by DECA, and Hilltop Gallery by Deep Architects
