The "Pixel" World...

Aqui fica um vídeo fantástico, da autoria de Patrick Jean, e produzido pela OneMoreProd.
Espero que gostem....


PIXELS by PATRICK JEAN.
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OMA mais "oma" vez!!

Os OMA foram consagrados vencedores no concurso internacional para a expansão do Museu de Belas Artes no Québec (MNBAQ). O custo da obra  está calculado em $90 milhões, e durante a execução do projecto houve uma abordagem aos residentes locais, para obter uma reacção, e obtiveram uma aceitação de cerca de 82%.

«A series of stacked boxes remind the programatic relations of Seattle’s Library, while generating an interesting grand hall facing the street with urban qualities.»
Section © OMA

«The three stacked galleries vary in size, as you can see on the axo and models included below: contemporary exhibitions (50m x 50m), the permanent contemporary collection (45m x 35m) and design / Inuit exhibits (42.5m x 25m). The cantilever over the street creates the grand hall, a 14m tall transparent space connected to the park, starting point of an ascending path trough the boxes.  

...“Our ambition is to create a dramatic new presence for the city, while maintaining a respectful, even stealthy approach to the museum’s neighbors and the existing museum. The resulting form of cascading gallery boxes enhances the museum experience by creating a clarity in circulation and curation while allowing abundant natural light into the galleries.”»

Shohei Shigematsu

Grand hall © OMA    

Os outros quatro finalistas do concurso foram: Barkow Leibinger (Germany) + Imrey Culbert (US), Allied Works (US) + Fichten Soiferman et Associés (Canada), Nieto Sobejano (Spain) + Brière, Gilbert et Associés (Canada) and David Chipperfield (UK) + Groupe Arcop (Canada).   

O projecto é orientado pelos sócios Rem Koolhaas and Shohei Shigematsu, e será executado pelos OMA NY em colaboração com Provencher Roy + Associés Architectes. A construção tem conclusão prevista para o final de 2013. Até lá fiquem com as imagens do concurso...

Courtyard © OMA

Atrium © OMA

Programmatic axo © OMA

João Luís Carrilho da Graça....

Desde o dia 18 de Março que já é possível visitar e conhecer as novas instalações do Núcleo Arqueológico do Castelo de S. Jorge. O projecto integra as escavações (arqueológicas) que tiveram inicio já no ano de 1996, então ao abrigo de um acordo elaborado entre o então IPPA (Instituto Português do Património Arquitectónico), agora incluído no IGESPAR, pela Câmara Municipal de Lisboa e pela empresa municipal Equipamentos dos Bairros Históricos de Lisboa, hoje conhecido por EGEAC.

A obra foi elaborada pelo arquitecto João Luís Carrilho da Graça, e foi inaugurado pelo presidente da câmara de Lisboa na passada quinta feira dia 18.

«O "processo foi longo e parecia impossível", mas ficou agora totalmente rematado, assemelhando-se a uma maqueta em tamanho real, conforme explicou Carrilho da Graça, o arquitecto responsável pelo projecto de musealização do núcleo arqueológico, descoberto durante a construção de parque de estacionamento.

Após anos de escavações e de investigação, o terreno foi deixando a descoberto um bairro islâmico, datado dos séculos XI-XII, composto por algum casario e duas construções mais imponentes onde ainda é possível vislumbrar estuques pintados nos compartimentos que serviam de salão e recepção aos convidados. Carrilho da Graça optou por não ter uma intervenção intrusiva. Um muro de aço define o espaço cenográfico e várias "construções simples e abstractas" ajudam a proteger as ruínas e a criar a ideia da espacialidade interior, como no caso das duas casas islâmicas de aspecto mais nobre.»

Surge assim mais uma razão para se visitar Lisboa, às muitas já existentes!!

.....and the 2010 Pritzker goes to!!!

Um ano após ter sido atribuído o prémio a Peter Zumthor (2009), foi, neste ano de 2010, atribuído o prestigioso prémio Pritzker aos arquitectos Kazuyo Sejima e Ryue Nishizawa, representantes máximos do atelier SANAA. Foi hoje assim anunciado, o grande vencedor do ano de 2010, do prémio já anteriormente vencido por nomes como, Jean Nouvel (2008), Paulo Mendes da Rocha (2006), Zaha Hadid (2004), Jacques Herzog e Pierre de Meuron (2001), Rem Koolhaas (2000), Norman Foster (1999), Renzo Piano (1998), Tadao Ando (1995), o nosso Álvaro Siza Vieira (1992), Robert Venturi (1991), Aldo Rossi (1990), o centenário Oscar Niemeyer (1988), entre outros. 

Desde 1979 que é atribuído este prémio, sendo que o vencedor tem direito a receber, para além da grande honra e prestigio que é recebê-lo, um certificado, cerca de $100.000, e desde 1987 um medalhão em bronze.

A cerimónia de entrega será realizada no dia 17 de Maio, na Ellis Island, Nova Iorque. 

Posto este resultado, será provável que o grande vencedor do próximo ano venha a ser o ainda "por premiar"   Steven Holl. 

Aqui deixo as minhas felicitações aos vencedores deste ano!!

O que tem de bom em ser arquitecto?

Foi esta uma das questões que foi explorada pelo site http://www.lifeofanarchitect.com, e publicada no blog  http://abarrigadeumarquitecto.blogspot.com/, o qual tenho acompanhado com alguma atenção, e em que se fez um apanhado, através da opinião das pessoas, e se sintetizou numa lista, os dez principais privilégios que existem em se ser arquitecto. 

Aqui ficam, na língua original em foi publicado, o inglês.... aconselho a lá darem um "pulinho", para ficarem a conhecer também os dez tópicos escolhidos para não se ser arquitecto....  divirtam-se!!   

"1. It’s a lifestyle, not a job.

Architects typically tend to think about architecture all the time, I know I do. Not just the big ‘A’ type of buildings or projects, but every little thing from every where I go. I go somewhere and start looking at materials, form, massing, lighting, etc. If I take a trip somewhere, I start by planning it around the buildings I want to visit. Probably 90% of all the books I buy (not including children’s titles) are about architecture – I even put them on my Christmas list.

2. People respect architects.

Even if they don’t really understand what we do, there is a perception that architects are ethical and responsible and will endeavor to make the right decision to our own detriment. It’s part of the reason that ‘architect’ is chosen so often as the vocation for title characters in movie and TV roles. Architects aren’t generally viewed as driven by financial rewards like doctors or as scurrilous as lawyers (can be).

3. Job is constantly evolving.

Architects are not artists – we have to address building technology and programming. There are constantly evolving materials and construction methods out there and we are required as a profession to address the demands of the public at large (building performance, energy consumption, incorporating recycled materials, etc.). Architects create new design concepts that push how modern day construction is executed. Architecture is one of the few professions that is never static.

4. Artistic freedom and personal expression.

As an architect, we are given certain project parameters that help guide the direction of our projects. We are then given the freedom to pursue the artistic embodiment of those parameters. 10 architects with the same client and the same project parameters will provide 10 different solutions. Every time.

5. You can be your own boss.

You can be your own firm of one and still be a viable service provider on almost any size project. You can enter contests and win commissions for major projects by yourself – I can’t think of another vocation that can provide similar latitudes. I have also seen a team of 3 people design and prepare construction documents on a mall over 1,000,000 square feet.

6. There are tangible (and sometimes euphoric) results.

Anyone who has ever seen a building that they worked get built knows exactly what I am talking about. I am still excited to watch one of my projects getting built – it’s like having your own laboratory where you can experiment and refine things that you consider to be important and worthwhile. It ties into the artistic freedom listed in #4 but architects generally have a sense of ownership on every project they work.

7. We can positively impact peoples lives.

It is rewarding to develop a personal relationship with your client, particularly when you know that the process will yield a more fruitful end product. By understanding the process, our clients appreciate the product. By appreciating the product, they are acknowledging the role it plays.

8. Experimentation is expected.

Despite architecture having to contain building sciences and technology, the final esoteric product does not have a definitively right or wrong answer. Because no two architects will ever come up with the exact same solution given an identical set of parameters, there is a liberating sense that you are here for the purpose of imparting your own personality on the project. We are expected to try new things, explore different materials, and incorporate emerging technologies into every project.

9. Longevity of Career.

You can practice the profession of architecture for as long as you want – you’ll always be an architect even when it isn’t your job anymore. Most architects don’t really start to become good until later in life – I’m talking in their 50’s. I imagine that you have to come to some sort of understanding as to who you are as an individual before you can start to be consistent with imparting your imprint onto a building.

10. Incredible variety of options within the profession.

Unlike other professions, you graduate with a degree in architecture without having to know what type of architecture you are going to focus on. This is really great because when you graduate, you don’t know enough about the possibilities to know what you want to do. You can float between big and little firms, the role of project architect, designer, or management. You can work on building types from different market sectors like hospitality, residential, civic, retail, etc. and will still be an architect. Your degree will have a marketable value beyond the time of your immediate graduation.

Bonus. We can wear ridiculous eye wear and get away with it. 

People expect architects to be a little bit nerd mixed with creative artist. This conflict of known social paradigms allows generous liberties to be taken with your personal billboard (but you have to earn it)."


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