Here’s a peek at what we’ve been reading over the past couple of weeks. It’s a snapshot of books and articles that have caught our eye. What are you reading? Share your links with us!
The unexpected beauty of road intersections – in pictures
Way cool patterns and images created by mapping road intersections. Sometimes you just need some eye candy.
Can Glass Bricks Modernize a Historic City Center Without Compromising Its Character?
This ain’t your typical 1930s glass block. This is a really interested approach to context and innovative building materials in Amsterdam from MVRDV.
Modern Architecture in Latin America
This is a brand new book about inspirational modern architecture. The book includes famous architects like Niemeyer, Barragan, Corbu and Vinoly as well as lesser-known architects like Amancio Williams and Alfonso Eduardo Reidy. Take a look for the passages on influence or for the elegant plans and sections drawn by Roger Williams University students.
Tobi Lutke of Shopify: Powering Team With a Trust Battery
A trust battery might sound a bit odd, but it’s Shopify’s analogy for building a strong, supportive company culture.
MIT’s Latest Tangible Interfaces? Shape-Shifting Digital Clay
Just … watch the video. We promise it’s cool. And a little bit mesmerizing.
We`re wrapping up World Landscape Architecture Month with a peak into the design of the XiangYa Fifth Hospital at Central South University.
The XiangYa Fifth Hospital will provide a new world class model for the delivery of healthcare in China, accommodating over 100,000 patients a day and housing over 2,500 patient rooms. Nature is further embedded into the superstructure through gardens, courtyards, roof terraces, light monitors and generous windows that provide abundant natural light and frame views of the natural setting surrounding the building.
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