World's Best Architecture 2022 Announced
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Striatus 3D Printed Bridge, Venice, Italy, developed by the Block Research Group (BRG) at ETH Zurich and Zaha Hadid Architects Computation & Design Research Group (ZHA CODE), in collaboration with Incremental 3D (in3D) and made possible by Holcim, A+Awards Jury Winner in the Architecture +Concrete category
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Naaro
World's Best Architecture 2022 Announced
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P house by Studio MK27, Awarded Best Architecture Firm in Central and South America (Jury Winner)
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Fernando Guerra
World's Best Architecture 2022 Announced
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LR2 House by Montalba Architects, Awarded Best Architecture Firm in North America (Popular Choice Award)
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Kevin Scott, @k7scott
World's Best Architecture 2022 Announced
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Little Island by Heatherwick Studio, New York, A+Awards Jury Winner in the Public Parks and Green Spaces category
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Timothy Schenck
World's Best Architecture 2022 Announced
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Khat by Studio Toggle, Awarded Best Architecture Firm in Africa and the Middle East (Jury Winner), and Best Young Architecture Firm (Popular Choice Winner)
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Studio Toggle
World's Best Architecture 2022 Announced
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Nil Dos House, Barcelona, Spain by Valenti Albareda Studio, A+Awards Jury Winner in the Small Residential Interiors category
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José Hevia
Baie-de-Valois Nautical Centre in Pointe-Claire Celebrates the Insularity of Montreal
ADHOC Architectes & Prisme Architecture
The Baie-de-Valois Nautical Centre, a new sustainable structure which meets the greatest number of users needs!
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Raphaël Thibodeau
Baie-de-Valois Nautical Centre in Pointe-Claire Celebrates the Insularity of Montreal
ADHOC Architectes & Prisme Architecture
Located on the shores of Lake Saint-Louis in Grande-Anse Park, the project replaces an old and deteriorating park chalet and will serve to enhance water sport activities offered to citizens, providing a flagship community gathering point for the Pointe-Claire citizens.
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Raphaël Thibodeau
Baie-de-Valois Nautical Centre in Pointe-Claire Celebrates the Insularity of Montreal
ADHOC Architectes & Prisme Architecture
Inspired by the geological stratification of the site, the project reflects the surrounding landscape ; the angled roof is reminiscent of a tree canopy, the wood cladding embodies the rhythm of tree trunks in a wooden area, and the base of the building represents the geometry of a rocky shoreline.
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Raphaël Thibodeau
Baie-de-Valois Nautical Centre in Pointe-Claire Celebrates the Insularity of Montreal
ADHOC Architectes & Prisme Architecture
The wood cladding embodies the rhythm of tree trunks in a wooden area.
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Raphaël Thibodeau
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Baie-de-Valois Nautical Centre in Pointe-Claire Celebrates the Insularity of Montreal
ADHOC Architectes & Prisme Architecture
A large skylight allows for a natural ventilation of the spaces and provides access to diffused natural light in the community hall.
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Raphaël Thibodeau
Baie-de-Valois Nautical Centre in Pointe-Claire Celebrates the Insularity of Montreal
ADHOC Architectes & Prisme Architecture
In the summer, solar rays are blocked by the pronounced overhang of the roof on the southwest side in order to limit heat gain inside the structure.
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Raphaël Thibodeau
Baie-de-Valois Nautical Centre in Pointe-Claire Celebrates the Insularity of Montreal
ADHOC Architectes & Prisme Architecture
Ash wood reclaimed as part of the fight against the emerald ash borer was used for interior finishing work and for the soffits outside.
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Raphaël Thibodeau
Baie-de-Valois Nautical Centre in Pointe-Claire Celebrates the Insularity of Montreal
ADHOC Architectes & Prisme Architecture
Inspired by geological stratification, the project is broken down into different layers evoking the surrounding landscape.
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Raphaël Thibodeau
Baie-de-Valois Nautical Centre in Pointe-Claire Celebrates the Insularity of Montreal
ADHOC Architectes & Prisme Architecture
The redevelopment of the site and its building promotes more accessibility to a diversified clientele ranging in all ages.
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Raphaël Thibodeau
Baie-de-Valois Nautical Centre in Pointe-Claire Celebrates the Insularity of Montreal
ADHOC Architectes & Prisme Architecture
Main element of the project for its materiality in the concept and its ecological properties, wood comes in several forms throughout the project.
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Raphaël Thibodeau
Baie-de-Valois Nautical Centre in Pointe-Claire Celebrates the Insularity of Montreal
ADHOC Architectes & Prisme Architecture
The exterior locally sourced Eastern white cedar cladding was chosen for its natural appearance as well as to minimize maintenance needs.
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Raphaël Thibodeau
Baie-de-Valois Nautical Centre in Pointe-Claire Celebrates the Insularity of Montreal
ADHOC Architectes & Prisme Architecture
Ash wood reclaimed as part of the fight against the emerald ash borer was used for interior finishing work and for the soffits outside.
Photo credit:
Raphaël Thibodeau
Baie-de-Valois Nautical Centre in Pointe-Claire Celebrates the Insularity of Montreal
ADHOC Architectes & Prisme Architecture
A new community hall with a capacity of 100 people allows the location to host events.
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Raphaël Thibodeau
Baie-de-Valois Nautical Centre in Pointe-Claire Celebrates the Insularity of Montreal
ADHOC Architectes & Prisme Architecture
The gesture of the roof translates to the building's interior, creating an immersive atmosphere that poetically reveals breathtaking views onto the river.
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Raphaël Thibodeau
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