King's Cross Filling Station by Carmody and Groarke

Architects Carmody Groarke have transformed an abandoned canal-side petrol station in north London into a temporary restaurant and events space with fluted walls.

More at dezeen.

James Turrell at the Guggenheim in NYC

For those of you planning to visit New York over the summer break (I know a few of you will be)...

James Turrell
21.06.2013 – 25.09.2013
Guggenheim Museum, New York

James Turrell’s first exhibition in a New York museum since 1980 focuses on the artist’s groundbreaking explorations of perception, light, color, and space, with a special focus on the role of site-specificity in his practice. At its core is Aten Reign (2013), a major new project that recasts the Guggenheim rotunda as an enormous volume filled with shifting artificial and natural light.

from here.

more here.

and video of installation fabrication here.

Architecture and the Interior Conference at Delft University

more information here.

Elena Garro Cultural Center by Fernanda Canales + arquitectura 911sc

The project, located in Coyoacán, is an adaptation of an existing house, a listed building from early-20th century- which was transformed into a cultural center on Fernández Leal street. The need to preserve the existing property led to the decision that the project would highlight the new uses and, at the same time, respect the original shell. Thus, the project consists of several elements that define the intervention: a first part which marks the entrance, a kind of frame, linking the building with the street and highlighting the existing house; secondly, a series of gardens and courtyards surrounding the project and inserted inside; and, finally, a rectangular volume at the back of the site, developed on three levels, consisting of a multi-purpose room, storerooms, and parking lots on ground floor. These pieces mark the different paths and manage to bind all the parts of the project.

more at archdaily.

Refurbishment of Deusto University by ACXT

The University of Duesto decided to renew its Central Building, known as “La Literaria” (The Literary). The main objective of the architectural design was to respect and enhance the spatial, aesthetical and functional qualities of the original building.

More at archdaily.

"All Singing, All Dancing Drawings"

Mike Guy has contributed a few very nice (perspectival and elevational) section drawings for your reference.  They were done by architecture students in the UK over the past few years.

The design genius of Charles + Ray Eames

The legendary design team Charles and Ray Eames made films, houses and classic midcentury modern furniture. Eames Demetrios, their grandson, shows rarely seen films and archival footage in a lively, loving tribute to their creative process. Demetrios also talks about how his own work has been influenced by his grandparents’ legacy.

From the TED blog.

CRISISASCALLING design competition

DESIGNCIRCUIT + REVERSE are pleased to announce:

CRISISASCALLING........a design competition

Registration + Submission Deadline: 4.22.2013

 

CrisisasCalling.........design competition

Crisis as Calling is an international design competition open to the public that invites participates to reconsider, and respond to the universal condition of Crisis.Crisis as an event implies a breakdown, and the collective response is typified by the attempt to return to "normal." We see this as more than an opportunity for responsive design; we see this as a calling for an expanded role for the design community, and we seek to explore uncharted courses to reveal innovative models for relevant engagement.

Call for Entries

Communicate a proposal that re-contextualizes the space for design to address the definition of crisis. The details of crisis typology and the boundaries for intervention are open, and should be clearly defined by each unique proposal.As crisis is a universal phenomenon with no bias or preferential destination, there are no restrictions to the type of project one may submit (specific location, program, or range).

For instance submissions might, challenge urban activism in times of trauma, the nature of informal building practices as emergency response, resource allocation as recovery stimulation, or community dynamics that enable awareness at larger scales. What should be clear in each proposal is how a particular challenge that is common to a clearly defined crisis set can be addressed as a materialized solution to a global predicament.

 

Competition Website: www.crisisascalling.com

Submission deadline: Monday, April 22, 2013

RDM Innovation Dock by Groosman Partners I Architecten

In the heart of the ports of Rotterdam, Groosman Partners Architecten used a crane track in a former machine hall to suspend 1000 m2 of office space. The hall is situated on the terrain of RDM (Rotterdam Dry-dock Company), a former shipyard recently rebuilt into a campus for education and innovation.

more at archdaily.

123D Update for Mac and PC

	It's about time for an update We've just released an update to 123D Make for Mac and Windows, including a new construction method, and multiple improvements for CNC users.
	What's new in 123D Make 1.1 for Mac and Windows: Folded panels construction technique. Folded panels can be assembled in a variety of ways; tab and slot, stitching, and many more! Multiple improvements for CNC users, including the ability to automatically generate Dogbones and T-Bones on cut slices, and to define the cutter tool diameter in manufacturing settings. By popular demand: added export option to output your cut layouts in layered DXF format. And more… Get the 123D Make Update»
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Notations 21 Project

François Girardin stopped by the Second Year pin-up yesterday and gave a wonderful reference for any student attempting to use graphics and notation to describe sounds: Notation 21.




Drawing inspiration from John Cages Notations, Notations 21 features illustrated musical scores from more than 100 composers from every continent, all of whom are making amazing breakthroughs in the art of notation. These spectacularly beautiful and fascinatingly creative visual pieces not only make for exciting music, but inspiring visual art as well. Every score is accompanied by written contributions from the artists, which explain how the music manifested visually. Included in this anthology are famous composers such as Karlheinz Stockhausen, Steve Reich, Yuji Takahashi and Kathleen St. John, as well as lesser-known but no less important composers whose compositions are also visually astounding and important. Notations 21 coincides with an exhibit and concert series that will open at the Chelsea Art Museum in New York City and then move across the globe. In the spirit of honoring John Cages book, while furthering it in a 21st century context, a portion of this books sales will be donated to the Foundation for Contemporary Performing Arts.



There is also an online resource found at http://notations21.net/. If you click on 'Scores' you can find examples of musical notation generated by the participants.

See the DS04 blog for more.  (Thanks, François!)

'Bastard Store' by studiometrico

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From archdaily: "Italian practice studiometrico shared with us how they converted an old cinema in Milan, into the new Bastard flagship store, which also includes a suspended bowl and offices for Comvert."

more here.