Emerging architectural practice whose approach is rooted in anthropological study in London, United Kingdom

Located in London, United Kingdom , Emerging architectural practice whose approach is rooted in anthropological study was designed by Henley Halebrown Rorrison’s work is rooted in anthropology, in the study of people. It recognises the character of society as heterogeneous and seeks to create the varied circumstances in which individuals may dwell. If there is a pattern, it is not a formal one.... 

Tags: Anti-consumerism, Anti-corporate activism, Business, Counterculture, Cultural appropriation, Culture, London, low energy, Sociology, Sustainability, United Kingdom

Homeless World Cup Legacy Center in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

The Homeless World Cup Legacy Center designed by Lompreta Nolte Arquitetos, Nanda Eskes Arquitetura & Architecture for Humanity is located in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. The commission consisted of a two-phase project: first, a community centre; second, a pedagogical centre to serve the activities of the NGO Bola Pra Frente. The first phase was conceived as a building shaped as a ramp, which serves... 

Tags: Brazil, Busking, Development, Homeless World Cup Legacy Center, Homelessness, Humanitarian aid, Non-governmental organization, Rio de Janeiro, Schizophrenia, Socioeconomics, Sociology, World Cup

Gidgegannup House in Perth, Australia

Located in Perth, Australia, Gidgegannup House was designed by iredale pedersen hook architects. This project began as a delicate line in the landscape occupying the space between the ground and the sky. This delicate line transforms in to a sequence of platforms for observing the landscape. The act of inhabitation is enriched by the potential to manipulate ways of observing place and landscape. While... 

Tags: Australia, Geography of Australia, Gidgegannup Western Australia, Identity, Landscape, Music industry, Perth, Sociology

Dutch Ambassador’s Residence in Beijing, China

Located in Beijing, China, Dutch Ambassador’s Residence was designed by Kraaijvanger Urbis .The large site allowed for a single-storey building with direct access to each function without jeopardising the privacy of the living quarters. The building has two wings: one contains the meeting rooms and service area, the other houses the private quarters. Each wing has its own orientation towards... 

Tags: Ambassador, Behavior, Beijing, China, Granite, Identity management, large site, Law, Philosophy, Privacy, Sociology, Urbis