Architecture

Tour & Taxis Tour & Taxis- A large-scale industrial heritage site dating from the early 20th century, on its way to a new destination. Presentation of the project. Brussels. Abandoned Places Abandoned Places- Photographs by Henk van Rensberge of abandoned hospitals, factories and other old buildings, derelict and overgrown. The Flemish Architecture Institute The Flemish Architecture Institute- An information centre whose aim is to increase awareness of contemporary architecture. Projects, exhibitions, tours, publications, newsletter. The Autrique House The Autrique House- First major "Modern Style" realisation by Victor Horta (1893). Presentation of the installations made by Schuiten and Peeters. Brussels. Europan Europan- Organizes European competitions for new architecture on themes related to urbanism. Activities, publications, themes, results. French and English versions. Architects Council of Europe Architects Council of Europe- Association of European architects organizations. Excludes the UK and Netherlands. VMCF Atelier VMCF Atelier- An architecture firm working in the field of performing art, opera, installations happening and theater design. Based in Paris and Milan since 2003. Copper Concept Copper Concept- A joint campaign by the International Copper Association and copper fabricating companies in Europe to promote the benefits of copper in construction. News of copp… Digital Archive of European Architecture Digital Archive of European Architecture- Prof. Jeffery Howe gives examples of prehistoric, Roman, Romanesque, Gothic, 15th, 16th, 17th, 18th, 19th and 20th century architecture. Discovering Contemporary Architecture in Athens, Paris and London Discovering Contemporary Architecture in Athens, Paris and London- City tours using maps, with photographs, dates and details of 20th and 21st-century buildings. Part of the Europ… Architects in Europe Architects in Europe- Searchable database, by name or location, of architects throughout Europe. Also includes news and competitions. Emporis: Jerusalem Emporis: Jerusalem- Information on architecture and demographics in the city. Burj Khalifa Burj Khalifa- The official site charts the progress of the world's tallest skyscraper, under construction in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, by Emaar Properties, to a design by Adria… ITU Journal of the Faculty of Architecture ITU Journal of the Faculty of Architecture- Peer-reviewed journal, published in English twice a year. Downloadable articles, author's guide, and contact details. Emporis: Israel Emporis: Israel- Detailed information on tall buildings and other architectural history within the country. With lists of Israeli architects and their works. The Vernacular Paradox of Israeli Architecture The Vernacular Paradox of Israeli Architecture- Architect Ami Ran's introduction to the influences on the developing Israeli style in architecture, hosted by the Israel Ministry o… Iranian Architecture Today, A Bridge Between East and West Iranian Architecture Today, A Bridge Between East and West- An illustrated article by Kamran Ashfar-Naderi on modern architecture in Iran, for the Iran Chamber Society. Wikipedia: Iranian Architecture Wikipedia: Iranian Architecture- An illustrated guide from the collaborative encyclopedia to the long history of architecture in Greater Iran or Persia from ancient to modern. It … Architecture in Iran Architecture in Iran- Iran Tour provides information and photographs of Persian buildings and architectural structures from ancient to modern. Architecture of the Middle East Architecture of the Middle East- Great Buildings Online supplies images and information on famous buildings in the region from ancient to modern. Emporis: Buildings of Kuala Lumpur Emporis: Buildings of Kuala Lumpur- Focusing on architecture of the city. Includes identification, location, technical data, facts and news of the buildings. Central Market Central Market- Cultural shopping centre opened in year 1936. History, location map and floor plan of the building. Architecture Architecture- Historical overview, from early shrines and temples to castles and modern trends. Architecture Architecture- Examines architecture in Japan influenced by foreign cultures as well as climate; landscape and examples of both traditional and modern architecture including temple… Chiiori Project Chiiori Project- Preserving old thatched roof houses in rural Japan. For people concerned with saving and preserving the kayabuki houses that are being lost at an alarming rate. Shoin Architecture Shoin Architecture- Illustrated discussion of the development of this Muromachi period style. Well organized. Visual Arts: Architecture Visual Arts: Architecture- Article discussing the impact of traditional concepts on modern Japanese architects. The Japanese House The Japanese House- Analysis of traditional Japanese domestic architecture as being based on long standing attitudes towards ideas of harmony. Black and white illustrations on sep… Tondabayashi "The Sugiyama Family's Old House" Tondabayashi "The Sugiyama Family's Old House"- Edo period home of a wealthy sake brewer. Temples of Tamilnadu Temples of Tamilnadu- An account of the significant and important temples of the state from the www.templenet.com website.