The epitome for relaxation, inspiration, luxury, and enjoyment of nature, dwellings at the shore are the embodiment of the ancient dream of living by the sea. Surrounded by dunes, cliffs, or expansive beaches, the luxury of a view of a never-ending horizon from one's own home feels like a perpetual vacation. Sunsets and spectacular cloud formations are just some of the views as patios, terraces and living rooms become front row seats accompanied by the constant sound of the waves as a background soundtrack.
On the Shore. Seaside Living takes you on a journey to the world's most beautiful beach houses with a variety of architecture and designs to suit every taste and fulfill every residential desire. Minimalist, unadorned projects turn the attention to the landscape, while others indulge in a world of shapes and materials that reflect the surrounding context. Whether in the northern or southern hemisphere, in the West or in Asia, urban or rural, all residences presented here have one thing in common - the major role played by the sea as the main feature of each and every one of them.
A newly revived building boom has again turned Berlin into an exciting place of experimentation in contemporary architecture. The city's controversial high-rise developments, ingeniously designed floor plans in residential buildings, landscaping influenced by social and ecological considerations and creatively conceived monument conservation projects are followed with great interest across the world. Discussions among both experts and the general public are geared towards reaching an understanding regarding which projects can be called successes and how these buildings contribute to the life of the city.
This volume presents the most interesting works both within and beyond the German capital designed by Berlin architects. This carefully curated selection is complemented by essays on selected themes, elaborating on the specific Berlin aspect in the international context: A discussion of the adaptation of intelligent house automation for private dwellings, the integration of climate protection into industrial areas, or the collaboration of architecture and art.
As rapidly growing capital, Berlin is currently experiencing a further phase of intensive construction activity, accompanied by committed debates about the architectural future of the city. More than in any other European metropolis, subcultural creative spaces, ambitious large-scale construction projects and unique residential buildings encounter each other in the immediate vicinity. Tradition and innovation mix to form an independent, dynamic and surprising building culture that is appreciated, respected and discussed internationally.
Berlin architects are facing the complex challenges of bringing together this unparalleled diversity of people and architecture. The publication presents a carefully curated selection of the most exciting current projects in and from the German capital as a showcase for contemporary architectural events. In addition, informative essays analyze and discuss backgrounds, trends and developments that affect (not only) Berlin.
Projects:
Rehearsal stage of Deutsches Theater in Berlin, Germany (gmp) ;
Experimenta in Heilbronn, Germany (Sauerbruch Hutton) ;
Goethe-Institut Dublin, Ireland (Henchion/Reuter) ;
Essays:
Mobility in the Neighborhood ;
Social Housing 4.0.
Digitalization in Urban Planning ;
Physically, black is defined as an (almost) complete absorption of all frequencies of light; it describes the impression of color when visual stimuli are missing. In many cultural contexts of the past and present, this "uncolored" color holds a special place: regardless of context, this special color is always met with great respect.
This is also true for the current and intense interaction of architects and designers with the color black. Black buildings seem majestic, filled with a special aura, and dominant, but they can also emphasize their surroundings precisely because of their lack of color. The projects presented in this volume show the great variety of approaches by the contemporary building culture to this fascinating physical and cultural phenomenon
