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What should a quality public space look like? How could we further utilize Manuals of public spaces to achieve this aim? We sought the answer together with other Czech cities in a workshop and lecture at Prague Institute of Planning and Development

Excited! Now the book is officially out! The most comprehensive (and free) guidebook on circular design for decision-makers, managers, and designers. 🌱 The guidebook empowers you to embrace a circular mindset, and provides strategies, tips, and tools for material change that actually matters 🌱 For now in Finnish, English translation in the works! 🌱

Wisdom from Zhu Pei: "In the design philosophy, I advocate for a balance between low-tech and digital technology. While technology is indispensable for the construction process, it should complement the architect’s creative and artistic vision rather than replace it. Technology serves as a tool to facilitate construction, ensuring efficiency and precision while allowing architects to retain control over the artistic and poetic aspects of the design. The fusion of these elements, from my perspective, defines the critical role of imagination and creativity in contemporary architecture, rather than technology." "I place significant emphasis on creating mockups. Construction teams may lack the craftsmanship needed, often resembling farmers more than artisans. Mockups, in my experience, serve as a pivotal tool for cultivating and training individuals to execute the project according to your vision. Secondly, digital technology plays a pivotal role, especially when dealing with intricate designs. Notably, the Jingdezhen Imperial Kiln Museum, with its complex architecture and subtle double-curved structure, underscores the importance of both these aspects. The project posed challenges in pushing construction to its limits, with each segment exhibiting varying sizes and curvatures. To overcome this, digital technology became essential in driving the construction process." On April 4 – 6, the international conference FABRICATE 2024 will be held at the Royal Danish Academy in Copenhagen. Since its inception in 2011, #FABRICATE has established itself as a global forum for new radical possibilities for architecture and welcomed thousands of participants from practice, industry, and research. In this third article ArchDaily meet architect Zhu Pei who is the founding Director of #StudioZhuPei and Dean of the School of Architecture at Central Academy of Fine Arts in Beijing. Read more about the conference here: https://lnkd.in/e6P-fMYX

#MCAA10years: stories that inspire! My individual research project NATURE-IN, has successfully fulfilled all of the key pillars #MSCA actions: 🔵     Career development support & training: It's a real cornerstone in my academic and professional career. The knowledge I gained has given me with a toolkit to connect the interior space of our buildings with nature. This can be used in contemporary interior design practice in a dense context to produce new results/attitudes in sustainable dwelling building practice. Nature-In has  led me to pioneer a little explored design approach, biophilic design. 🔴   Foster groundbreaking research: It has given me an innovative vision for the future, with an ambitious strategy to develop and strengthen the fields of architectural design, theory, and practice as well as biophilic design and architecture for health and well-being. ⚫ Strengthen global collaborations: I have become part of a unique and outstanding  network the #MSCA community, and as led me to interdisciplinary and intersectoral collaborations and networks at prestigious institutions such as the New European Bauhaus, the European Research Executive Agency (REA), Danish Agency for Higher Education and Science, Danish Institute for Science and Art in Rome, The Finnish Cultural Institute for the Benelux, Tokyo Institute of Technology, Konstfack . , Københavns Universitet - University of Copenhagen, Det Kongelige Akademi, Universidad Politécnica de Madrid, Arkitektskolen Aarhus, Aalborg University, in Europe and Asia. 🔘   Communication to promote the dialogue between research and society: Via a complete communication campaign, it has influenced and continues to influence researchers, design practitioners, architecture and design students, policy makers and society to positively change their behaviour. Nature-In helps to understand the healing power of daily human interaction with nature. As such, it has a transformative role, producing life scenarios and ideas for wellbeing and health and environmental protection as well. It has stimulated the interest and debate about nature-inclusive design across different sectors. 👐 I am GRATEFUL to: ➡ The European Union’s H2020 Research and Innovation Programme for the generous and the immense opportunities during and after my individual MSCA research project, grant number 896651 ➡ The Danmarks Grundforskningsfond / The Danish National Research Foundation DNRF138 for their continuous support. https://lnkd.in/diXQ8bdQ NetworkNature EU, MCAA Denmark Chapter, Marie Curie Alumni Association @EUgreenresearch @HorizonEU @EU_Science @EC_REA @EU_H2020 @MCCA @CORDIS_EU @EU_H2020 @MSCActions #research #architecturaldesign #heritage #history #architecture #innovation #H2020 #OpenScience #nature #design #architecturaldesign #buildings #Sustainability #landscape #europeanunion #innovation #Japan #Denmark #Danmark #Italy #Spain #EUGreenDeal #sustainability #biophilia #naturelovers

𝐂𝐞𝐥𝐞𝐛𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐰𝐨 𝐲𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐬 𝐨𝐟 𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐧𝐬𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐤 𝐨𝐧 𝐠𝐫𝐞𝐞𝐧 𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐬𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐜𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐳𝐞𝐧 𝐢𝐧𝐯𝐨𝐥𝐯𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐢𝐧 𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐮𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 How do we ignite an inclusive and transformative movement toward a sustainable future? What role do aesthetics play in driving the green transition? And how can these insights help us build an irresistible, circular future for people, species, and the planet? For two years, the EU project Desire an Irresistible Circular Society has explored these questions, testing new ways to create a movement that is truly diverse and inclusive. Desire is one of six New European Bauhaus lighthouse projects, Funded by the EU. This week, Danske Arkitektvirksomheder are gathered with the other 23 Desire partners in Copenhagen to share results, learnings, and tools at a sold-out conference 🌟 “The Desire partners represent a broad community of practice, ensuring a holistic approach to future sustainable architecture and green initiatives when creating active urban spaces and revitalizing areas. Our methods align with the new New European Bauhaus investment guidelines from the European Commission, making construction and renovation projects inclusive, sustainable, and aesthetically attractive,” says Torben Klitgaardård, CEO of BLOXHUB and Desire lead. In Desire, Danske Arkitektvirksomheder have involved some of our members, a number of architectural companies, SLA, Gehl - Making Cities for People and TREDJE NATUR in supporting programmaing and evaluating three out of the eight sites of DESIRE. On november 14th, 2024, Danske Arkitektvirksomheder gather the architecture companies involved for a debate on the potential services and markets, deriving from architects' efforts in the early phases of sustainable urban development. Sign up in the link: https://lnkd.in/dqEWiVe9. The debate will be in Danish. Desire an Irresistible Circular Society - 24 partners in six countries: BLOXHUB (lead), @DI - Dansk Industri, Aalborg University, DTU - Technical University of Denmark | DTU Compute, Danish Architecture Center (Dansk Arkitektur Center), Det Kongelige Akademi – Institut for Bygningskunst, By og Landskab, DDC – Danish Design Center, Domea, Danske Arkitektvirksomheder, Politecnico di Milano, Comune di Torino, Riga City Council, Samenwonen-Samenleven / Ru Paré Community, The Beach | design with / in community, NXT.media.art.rebellion, PlusValue (PV), Consorzio Kairòs Torino, BTC d.d., CER - Sustainable Business Network, CHART, 3XN/GXN, Really Regenerative CIC, Dark Matter Labs, Knowledge Hub Zealand #neweuropeanbauhaus #design #architecture #eugreendeal

Mesura is a Barcelona-based architecture practice that's been designing and developing breathtaking spaces for a decade. For its next chapter, the team turned to MOUTHWASH Studio to help reposition its efforts with a braver brand strategy, having realised that 'architecture and design go well beyond a built object, and oftentimes, have unexpected influence in adjacent fields.' As a result, the LA-based design studio has repositioned Mesura as a catalyst for transformation by leveraging its unique processes as brand-defining verticals of its practice. Mesura, which was once an executional architecture practice, is now a model for creativity. The model shift ultimately led to a refreshed identity, featuring a wordmark that holds a quiet confidence, and supporting typefaces that remain practical and flexible for brand evolution. Art direction and image treatments intentionally go against that of traditional architecture firms, giving Mesaura another visual point of difference.

Fumihiko Maki, a Japanese "starchitect", who won the Pritzker Prize in 1993, died last week aged 95. Around 10 years ago, I had the opportunity to interview him (and to present him with a monograph of my architect father's work, strongly influenced by his time in Japan). Here's something I appreciated from Maki-san's conversation with me: "When I was a young man, already some people said about my style that they liked my style of architecture because it was not a “one-liner”. I didn’t want to limit myself to a single architectural style. If you limit yourself to a single style, that style becomes your own enemy. So I tried to avoid that, but at the same time, be a modernist. I wanted simply to design buildings that would be as good as possible within their context, within their budgets. And to be well-liked by users. Today, I am trying to do the same thing." #japan #architecture

Frankfurt am Main, April 2024. Heimtextil and Patricia Urquiola, together, provided a glimpse into the highly anticipated design installation to be realized at Heimtextil 2025, reinforcing the special collaboration with the celebrated Spanish architect and designer. https://lnkd.in/gMuPK8xH #textileindustry #technicaltextile #technicaltextilenews #technicaltextileIndia #textilenews #dailynews #news #dailynewsupdate

🌲🚗 Volvo's New Triumph: "World of Volvo" Opens Doors to the World! 😍Volvo has unveiled its new marvel, the "World of Volvo," a vast 22,000-square-metre facility constructed from 2800 tons of timber, marking a significant shift towards sustainable building practices in the automotive industry. Situated as a museum, an overseas delivery centre, and a venue for TED talks, this space reflects Volvo’s commitment to innovation and environmental stewardship. 🔍 Key Insights: 1️⃣ Sustainable Construction: The structure, predominantly made of glulam beams and cross-laminated timber boards, showcases one of Europe's most impressive timber constructions, designed by the renowned Henning Larsen architects. Using timber emphasises sustainability and leverages the material's natural properties to create a unique aesthetic and functional space. 2️⃣ Symbolic Opening Date: Chosen for its historical significance, the opening date commemorates the anniversary of Volvo's first vehicle production. This ties the new facility's launch to the company's long heritage of automotive excellence. 3️⃣ Innovative Design and Purpose: Beyond serving as a museum, the "World of Volvo" integrates multiple functions, including a new restaurant by Michelin-starred chef Stefan Karlsson. Its design directly connects with nature, resonating with the Scandinavian ethos of openness and environmental harmony. 🗣️ #questionforgroup: With companies like Volvo embracing massive timber for large-scale projects, how might this influence sustainability trends in other industries? 💬 Let’s discuss the potential of mass timber in redefining corporate architecture and how sustainable materials can be integrated into various industry projects. 📈Share your thoughts on how Volvo’s initiative might inspire other companies to adopt greener building technologies. 🔗 For an in-depth look at Volvo’s new facility and its impact on both the company and sustainable building practices, read the full story here: https://lnkd.in/gkU5zrCT #volvo #sustainability #architecture #architectureanddesign #masstimber #tmasstimberconstruction #innovation #cars #greenbuilding #museum #tedtalks #sweden #timber #engineering #woodcentral #woodcentralau1 #offsitecentral #woodsolutions #timberengineering

📣 Dutch Design Dynamics exhibition 🔜 to unveil in dynamic Shenzhen Organized by the Consulate General of the Netherlands in Guangzhou, and co-organized by the Netherlands Business Support Office Shenzhen NBSO China and Design Shenzhen, with ORANGE BRANDING and Triple Rooster as curation partners, FRAME as media partner, and partners including Brabantia | B Corp Certified, Bugaboo, @CEBA, Dutch Originals, Gispen Classics Today, Moooi, Nifti, Philips, Royal Delft, Trespa and Buildiitecture, the exhibition "Dutch Design Dynamics" is going to kick off on 21 March in Shenzhen, one of the most dynamic creative hubs in China. The esteemed exhibition aims to celebrate the legacy and the road to an innovative future of #dutchdesign, with a special focus on the urgent topic about the industry's commitment to #circulardesign principles. For over 400 years, the Netherlands has been a frontrunner in innovation and design, from invention of the stock market to the design of large sailing vessels. It is often referred to as the Dutch Creative Economy Power, which was co-created in the 20th century by the design landscape of what we call #industrialdesign. Some of the most iconic Dutch design pieces are created 100 years ago, and some of these are still in production! Dutch Design has been globally popularized by labels like Droog, Moooi, etc., but also, through multinational companies like Philips N.V. where the organization integrates design as a strategic management tool. In other global examples, designers from the Netherlands work at top positions at leading global brands like Heineken, BMW, Microsoft, Midea, Shell, and other Fortune 500 companies. In the last decades, products evolved by technologic developments like Internet of Things into Product Service Systems (PSS) and nowadays we are preparing for a Web 3.0 and Digital Multiverse Future. In recent years, Dutch Design has embraced a transformative approach towards sustainability, focusing on the dynamic future of a #circulareconomy. This shift reflects a deep-seated commitment to environmental stewardship, where Dutch designers and brands are prioritizing #renewableresources, advocating for recyclability, and minimizing waste. This move towards circular design principles not only highlights the Dutch dedication to environmental responsibility but also underlines its role as a beacon of innovation in design philosophy. Dutch design is setting a global example of how #sustainability can be seamlessly integrated with aesthetic appeal, charting a path for a more #sustainablefuture in design. https://lnkd.in/d8wFuBKw Efstathios Andreou Jorg van den Hoven (南美龙）Maarten Boer Alvis. Yunwei Chen