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The National Museum of Science and Technology in Stockholm, Sweden has opened a new dome theater called Wisdome as part of a joint initiative by five Swedish science museums. The Wisdome is intended to inspire young Swedes to pursue science by showcasing immersive 3D visuals and films explaining scientific processes. The architectural design of the Wisdome incorporates a new events hall and was inspired by historical precedents, particularly the Multihalle in Mannheim, Germany. The structure is made of cross-laminated timber and laminated-veneer lumber, and its construction method involved unique digitally milled pieces and prestressed columns. The events hall is a warm and welcoming space that includes restrooms and a bar, and it serves as an engaging exhibit in its own right. The architects hope that the Wisdome will start a conversation and inspire others to take an inventive approach to architecture. [Extracted from the article]

The article offers information about contract textiles, lighting, and furnishings, including the Squiggle Stripe railroaded upholstery fabric from HBF Textiles, the Addison 5 freestanding tub from bathroom supply store MTI Baths, and the Wild Thing Indochine-style wallpapers from wallpaper store Flavor Paper.

The article discusses the design of a temporary shelter made out of paper developed by the design firm Molo Design.

The article U.S. Green Building Council is considering revising two of the metric's credits that deal with material and resource use. The proposed changes would open the door for recognition of wood certification systems favored by the timber industry, such as the Sustainable Forestry Initiative and the Canadian Standards Association. Many in the environmental community consider the forest management practices allowed under these systems less environmentally preferable than those of the Forest Stewardship Council.

This article reports that Wausau teamed with Spire Solar Chicago to provide 11,000 square feet of SuperWall system with building-integrated photovoltaic panels for two solar-powered Exelon Pavilions that are part of Chicago's new Millennium Park. The black Minimalist towers, designed by Hammond Beeby Rupert Ainge Architects, integrate solar technology for a self-sustaining energy source.

The article discusses the trend of sports megadevelopments, such as stadium complexes, and their impact on surrounding communities. It highlights examples of these developments, including the HKS-designed SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, Las Vegas' proposed baseball stadium, and the Tampa Bay Rays' Populous-designed stadium. The article argues that despite promises of economic benefits and urban revitalization, research consistently shows that public investment in stadiums does not generate significant positive effects on local economies. It also raises concerns about the displacement of residents and the strain on low-income communities caused by rising property values and real estate speculation. The article concludes that these developments often prioritize consumption and fail to provide substantial public benefits. [Extracted from the article]

PROJECT EXPO 2020 PORTAL LOCATION DUBAI ARCHITECT ASIF KHAN IT COULD be said that British architect Asif Khan is the unofficial welcoming committee of next fall's Expo 2020 in Dubai. For the three mammoth carbon-fiber entryways he imagined on the exposition site, Khan drew inspiration from the region's traditional architectural elements and describes his design as "an exploration of the traditional mashrabiya" - a common Arabic latticework window enclosure that helps control sunlight and airflow. "I wanted the portals to appear from a distance like paper-thin screens", he says, "like ethereal drawings in the sky.". [Extracted from the article]

The article discusses the release of the book "Norman Foster: Complete Works 1965-Today" by Norman Foster. The book, published by Taschen, is a comprehensive retrospective of Foster's life, work, and personal interests. It is a two-volume edition, with one volume focusing on his works and the other on his networks. The book is described as a heavyweight, weighing 26 pounds, and is packaged in a large cardboard carton. It includes writings by Philip Jodidio and Foster himself. The article also mentions that there are other notable books available for those interested in architecture. [Extracted from the article]

"The Advanced School of Collective Feeling: Inhabiting Modern Physical Culture 1926-38" is a book by Nile Greenberg and Matthew Kennedy that explores the history of physical culture in relation to modern architecture. The book features drawings and archival imagery, with a playful and visually appealing design. It offers a unique perspective on the intersection of physical culture and architecture during the specified time period. [Extracted from the article]

The article discusses the importance of skillful daylighting in enhancing the experiential qualities of museums and preserving art. It highlights three new art museums, including the Museum of Modern Art Warsaw, the Musée national des beaux-arts du Québec, and the Frick Collection, as examples of different approaches to daylighting. The architects and lighting designers for these projects emphasize the experiential and aesthetic goals of good daylighting, while also considering technical knowledge to protect the artwork. The article also provides a checklist of considerations for illuminating art with daylight. [Extracted from the article]

Aberdeen's Union Terrace Gardens, a two-and-a-half-acre park in the center of the Scottish coastal city, has undergone a transformation to improve accessibility and landscaping. The park, which opened in 1879, had fallen into disrepair and attracted illicit activity. London-based landscape architect LDA Design and Glasgow-based design architect Stallan-Brand were selected for the project, which included expanding the park into the city with public plazas, introducing ramped terraces and a pedestrian bridge, and adding three pavilions. The design also addressed concerns about poor access, dimly lit paths, and obscured sight lines. The project involved preservation work and collaboration with Historic Environment Scotland. The result is a welcoming and integrated urban oasis that reflects the history and context of Aberdeen. [Extracted from the article]

A continuing education course for architects on the use of K-12 building design to improve design decisions in school building projects, is presented.

At this year's International Contemporary Furniture Fair in New York City, the Brooklyn, New York-based interior and product design firm twenty2 launched its first collection of hand-screened wallpapers. Created by Krya and Robertson Hartnett, the firm's founding principals, the contemporary patterns are named Maxwell Group, Acco Group, Columbia Heights, and Casa Mila. Each design is hand-screened on vinyl-coated paper or a grass cloth of woven jute and carries an ASTM-E84 Class A fire rating. The firm is currently developing a line of hand-printed fabrics to coordinate with the new wallpapers.

Reports that Rebuild Downtown Our Town (RDOT), a community advocacy group for Lower Manhattan, has issued a position paper recommending several strategies for attracting retail to the neighborhoods of Lower Manhattan as a stimulus to growth. Identification of shopping districts, retail destinations, and retail corridors by RDOT; Suggestions by RDOT to avoid siphoning retail traffic away from surrounding neighborhoods.

The article features the Suntory Museum of Art, designed by Kengo Kuma, at the Tokyo Midtown complex in Tokyo, Japan. From the main gallery, visitors descend a glass-encased stair to the third-floor atrium. Museum offices and storage fill the fifth floor, while the sixth floor holds a conference hall opening onto an outdoor deck, a members' club, and an informal tea-ceremony room.

This article provides information on the effectiveness of fluid applied air and moisture barriers as a means of controlling moisture in wall assemblies. Fluid applied air and moisture barriers offer performance advantages over building wraps and traditional asphalt-impregnated felt or paper moisture barriers. They can be used in all types of wall construction over wood, gypsum and cement-based sheathings. They can also be used over prepared concrete and concrete masonry units.

Focuses on Japanese architect Shigeru Ban's projects which highlight the use of cardboard tubes as building material. Sculpture garden at the Museum of Modern Art in New York City; Japan Pavilion at the International Expo 2000 in Hannover, Germany.

The article focuses on the exhibition Unknown Quantity conceived by Paul Virilio held in Paris, France in March 2003. The exhibition featured a major installation by Lebbeus Woods, New York's resident architectural visionary. The site of Woods's ruminations is usually a zone of crisis on which he builds. Woods, who teaches at New York City's Cooper Union, is the rare architect who draws rather than writes theory, but over the years he has actualized his paper drawings as space drawings through exhibition installations. In 2002, at the Cooper Union gallery, in one of his infrequent shows in the United States, he visualized a force field shooting through space by constructing wires and batons streaming into a midair collision that formed other vectors.

The article focuses on the residential design of Shigeru Ban's Picture Window House in Izu Peninsula, Japan. It is a 2,950-square-foot structure consisting of two glass membranes anchored by metal wall panels at either end. The main room combining kitchen, living, and dining areas opens directly onto a porch overlooking the water. A corridor that doubles as a bathroom gives access to a storage area and four bedrooms. The house's skin derives most of its uniqueness from a system of sliding doors.

This article reviews several office products such as the Get Set office chair from AllSteel, the McSort paper flow management system from Smith McDonald and the Ahrend 700 vertical desk system.

With screening solutions as the driving design force, Mongillo planned a four-bedroom house comprising simple, rectangular concrete masses connected by a glassed-in breezeway and two intimate courtyard gardens. GARDEN COURTYARDS and large windows bring light deep into the house (left and above). DEPARTMENTS JUST THREE MILES east of downtown Seattle - and a handful of blocks up from Lake Washington - sits the idyllic Madrona neighborhood. [Extracted from the article]

The article reviews several software applications (apps) for iPad tablet computers designed to help with architectural sketches including Morpholio, Concepts from Top Hatch, and Sketchbook Pro from Autodesk

The article reviews the architectural design of a private office in Chicago, Illinois, designed by the architectural firms Alvisi Kirimoto and CannonDesign.

Focuses on the New York Times Printing Plant in Flushing, New York. Number of plants of its kind in the United States; What the plant was constructed to do; Cost of the construction of the plant; Size of the plant; Comments from David A. Thurm, vice president for production at the plant; Detailed information on the printing process at the plant.

Upcoming Exhibitions Herzog & de Meuron London July 14-October 15, 2023 Founded in Basel over 40 years ago by Jacques Herzog and Pierre de Meuron, the now global firm is renowned for projects such as the Tate Modern, Beijing's Bird's Nest National Stadium, and 1111 Lincoln Road in Miami Beach, Florida. For more, see wrightwood659.org Ongoing Exhibitions Steven Holl: Half Earth Milan Through July 14, 2023 A new exhibition of work by architect, artist, and educator Steven Holl is on view at the Antonia Jannone Disegni di Architettura gallery. The historical exhibition is complemented by contemporary commentary on material reuse and recycling from artists including Tymek Borowski, Diana Lelonek, Antonina Gugala, and architecture studios CENTRALA and Archigrest. [Extracted from the article]

From New York to Little Rock At the Arkansas Museum of Fine Arts, Gang tackled a building that had grown over the course of 80 years to include eight additions and a multitude of styles. But New York isn't Little Rock, and the American Museum of Natural History (AMNH) isn't the Arkansas Museum of Fine Arts (AMFA). PROJECTS AT FIRST BLUSH, the challenges were remarkably similar: design a major addition to a sprawling museum that had grown piecemeal over many decades, creating a new face for an old institution and cleaning up a host of nagging problems in the process; integrate architecture and landscape at an urban project set within an existing park; respect the historic fabric, but inject a big dose of bold design to energize the client's mission. [Extracted from the article]

"Every day we're not in the bigger space is a day of lost community", firm founding partner Bryan Young recalls Galaxy founder and CEO Mike Novogratz saying, "but we also need to aim for an excitement that's unlike a financial institution." When Young showed it to Novogratz, his client likened the ceiling to cryptocurrency's combination of the familiar and the futuristic. Young identified the elevator lobby and reception as the best spaces for unique expression, comparing them to a threshold, where occupants may check their preconceptions of financial services. [Extracted from the article]

The article evaluates several lighting fixtures including the Paraaf lighting fixture from the Dutch designer Jacco Maris, the Paper Patchwork Floor Lamp from the lighting company Moooi, and the Aim suspension lamp by the designers Ronan & Erwan Bouroullec.

A review is offered of the architectural design of a residence in Tokyo, Japan, designed by architect Shigeru Ban.

The article evaluates several construction products including the Sticks acoustic buffer felt-covered panels from Offecct, the Sasan rug from Alexander Munk, and the Mikado porcelain stoneware from Ergon Engineered Stone.

DEPARTMENTS MetalWorks Airtite The Armstrong Ceiling Solution's MetalWorks series now includes Airtite, a line of hydronic radiant ceiling systems. Standard sizes are 2' square and 4' by 2'. armstrongceilings.com ecoustic Sculpt Taper This acoustic ceiling-tile line continues to expand, with new designs that create visually striking topographies. The coverings are printed on nonwoven paper reinforced with nylon fibers, and utilize a nontoxic potato-starch-based adhesive paste. rebelwalls.com PHOTO (COLOR) PHOTO (COLOR) PHOTO (COLOR) PHOTO (COLOR) PHOTO (COLOR). [Extracted from the article]

This article evaluates the Ultraviolet-resistant wallpaper made by Trove.

The article presents an interview with Japanese architect Shigeru Ban. Ban discusses his work with disaster-stricken areas, how he selects which disaster-torn area to work with, and what inspired him to take on relief work. Ban also discusses his work with nongovernmental organizations and offers advice to architects who wish to become involved with relief efforts.

The article focuses on the White Paper on Heritage issued by the British Government, which calls for the establishment of buffer zones around the 27 World Heritage sites in the country. The White Paper followed the call of the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) to prevent skyscraper construction near heritage sites that are at risk from rising sea levels and other effects of climate change.

Autodesk Inc. has released updates of much of its product suite this year, including this popular conceptual design package, which debuted in 2001. The uncluttered interface is designed to replicate a desktop one might find in any architectural office, from pens and markers to translucent trace paper that can be laid over existing photos or drawings for idea development. The work space has a graph paper pattern, with icons for drawing, and editing tools lined up along its sides. New to this version are tools for creating 3D solids, walls, extruded shapes, and cutouts. Users praise a snapshot tool that lets them select portions of other files, such as computer-aided design drawings or photos, for mark up or further work in Studio. Built-in collaboration abilities let designers work on the same project together in real time.

The faucet is available in carbon, anthracite, bronze, copper, cognac, and white-gold finishes. zazzeri.it D-Neo Belgian designer Bertrand Lejoly collaborated with Duravit to create this entry-level bath collection. Both options are high-gloss with subtly reflective surfaces. reformcph.com Integrated Privacy System Toilet-partition manufacturer ASI Group has engineered this patent-pending design for metal partitions with built-in privacy. KITCHEN & BATH Reflect, by Jean Nouvel Reform collaborated with the Pritzker Prize-winning architect to develop this modular kitchen system that includes such elements as islands and wall cabinets. [Extracted from the article]

BUILDING TYPE STUDY 1,048 ARTS & CULTURE IN 2007, Morphosis won the competition for the new home of the Orange County Museum of Art (OCMA), in Costa Mesa, California, and, by 2008, the project was officially under way. Skin in the Game OCMA's dynamic rainscreen "brings together low- and hightech solutions", says Morphosis partner in charge Brandon Welling, referring to the artisanal craft of glazed terra-cotta and the cuttingedge digital techniques that made possible the precise design and construction of such an irregularly undulant wrapper. SCA's freestanding buildings are densely packed and stylistically eclectic - ranging from the mega-scaled masonry geometries of architect Charles Lawrence's Segerstrom Hall to the glassy, wavelike facade of Cesar Pelli's concert venue, next door to OCMA. [Extracted from the article]

In hospitals, studies have shown that noise decreases patient and staff satisfaction and increases patient average length of stay and even 30-day readmissions rates. With no need for added performance chemicals, such as antimicrobials and flame retardants, stone wool ceiling tiles are ideal for healthcare spaces. Faucets and fittings specially designed for the demands of the healthcare community must be able to meet the highest hygiene standards while also offering the highest level of safety for patients and staff. CONTINUING EDUCATION Sponsored by Chicago Faucets, Inpro Corporation, and Rockfon Following the events of 2020, the American Institute of Architects (AIA) marshaled design professionals to the forefront of the radically changed public space. [Extracted from the article]

The article reviews the architectural design of the Minsheng Contemporary Art Museum in Beijing, China, which was converted from a former electronics factory building by the architectural firm Studio Pei-Zhu.

Despite its name, Son-O-House is not a house but a permanent public artwork that is both a pavilion and sound installation. Located on the outskirts of Son en Breugel in the Netherlands, it represents the second joint venture by NOX Architects and Dutch composer and media artist Edwin van der Heide. NOX, headed by Lars Spuybroek, first collaborated with Van der Heide on the FreshH20 eXPO pavilion on the island of Neeltje Jans, in the Netherlands. Visitors to the 3,229-square-foot, interactive Son-O-House must not only stoop to enter some areas of the building, they must also watch out for the uneven concrete floor.

Archiving project information was once merely a matter of collecting, organizing, and filing away paper drawings, each one created anew as design progressed. Chicago, Illlinois based architect Kristine Fallon, president of Kristine Fallon Associates, heads the project, which involves a team of architects, academics, museum curators, and technology experts who are reviewing the challenges of maintaining digital archives and will ultimately provide recommendations for best practices. To combat obsolescence of archival documents, a proposed global registry could alert architects to digital file types that are in danger of disappearing and provide a way for architects to reformat their files.

The article provides information on upcoming exhibitions in Los Angeles. The first exhibition, "Views of Planet City," presented by the Southern California Institute of Architecture, imagines a future where all of humanity lives in a single city, leaving the rest of the Earth for rewilding. The second exhibition, "Thom Mayne: Shaping Accident," showcases a new body of work by architect Thom Mayne that explores how technology can influence the art-making process. The article also includes information on new products in the fields of interior finishes, furnishings, specialty products, doors, and windows. [Extracted from the article]

Editorial. Focuses on Herbert Muschamp, architecture critic of newspaper 'The New York Times.' Role of architecture critic in the newspapers; Impact of the first anniversary of September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks on publicity of the newspaper.

Discusses the architectural lighting of Ingo Maurer's luminaire showroom in the SoHo district of New York City, New York. Use of neutral backdrop to showcase lighting fixtures product; Wall mounted line-voltage receptacles along perimeter; Ceiling suspended lighting tracks; Use of halogen lamps to provide ambient and spot lighting.

High pressure laminate (HPL) covers horizontal and vertical surfaces in many different types of commercial, institutional, and residential buildings. HPL CHARACTERISTICS HPL has a number of distinct design and performance characteristics that make it appealing not only for design, construction, and long-term use but also sustainability. AIA COURSE #K2110B DIAGRAM: Sustainable HPL begins with raw materials being processed into decorative, overlay, and core papers that are assembled ready to create specific products. [Extracted from the article]

INTERIOR VISUALIZATION Designing engaging, innovative building interiors requires designers to use a variety of skills, insights, talent, and motivations. For building occupants and users that interact with a building on a daily basis, the restroom is often the most used room in a building, and it can become a key feature for how the entire building is perceived. As such, extruded aluminum trim can contribute to LEED points for buildings seeking certification or green building status. [Extracted from the article]

The article offers brief information on various home and office products including the Olithas outdoor table and bench from Landscape Forms, the Precis Cascade Sink from Blanco America, and the Airblade dB Hand Dryer from Dyson.

In 2015, EQ Office, a realty company owned by Blackstone, bought the property and hired Gensler, in collaboration with SKB Architects and OLIN, to inject life into the tower and weave it into the urban fabric. To accommodate this ambitious program, the architects renovated three floors below grade and added three new levels primarily south and west of the tower, topped by a publicly accessible 30,000-square-foot roof garden. BUILDING TYPE STUDY 1,041 FUTURE OF THE WORKPLACE LURING OFFICE workers back to downtown high-rises after more than two years of working from home during the Covid pandemic can be challenging. [Extracted from the article]

The article evaluates various products for use in architectural design including the SoftFold modular acoustical ceiling from Arktura, the Zen24 concrete aggregate from Eldorado Stone, and the Christiane Müller Collection from HBF Textiles.