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THE PLAN 154, the third issue for 2024, opens with Xu Tiantian’s editorial “The Fujian Tulou: The Collectives.” The article looks at an adaptive reuse project involving Fujian tulous in Fujian province, China, led by DnA_Design. The studio transformed seven of these abandoned structures into new community and cultural centers, thereby promoting the preservation of architectural and cultural heritage, intercultural exchange, and education, while creating a sustainable, vibrant future for new generations.
In the Highlights column, Michael Webb talks about the Malt House project, in which Gluck+ transformed four abandoned breweries into a lively mixed-use complex, helping to preserve the industrial and cultural history of Manhattanville, and enriching the urban fabric with offices, art galleries, and shops.
Michael Webb has also penned an article on Trestle Residence, designed by architects Joshua Aidlin and David Darling, an example of site-specific design that optimizes the layout of spaces to maximize natural light and panoramic views, while integrating harmoniously with the surrounding landscape and incorporating sustainability strategies to address the risk of wildfires.
The studio featured in Valerio Paolo Mosco’s Journey to Italy column is tissellistudioarchitetti. Set up in Cesena in 1998, the practice stands out for its commitment to residential construction, and interior architecture and design. This established local firm manages the entire construction process, with particular emphasis on the design phase. The projects examined include the CIA-Conad headquarters in Forlì, which features on this issue’s cover.
Marlon Blackwell Architects and its client Prince Concepts have created PS1200, a bold prototype that demonstrates how, in the United States, buildings of notable visual impact in urban areas can encourage residents and businesses to cooperate towards achieving a harmonious balance between housing and work, reflecting today’s aspiration towards an authentic and sustainable community life.
In Gothenburg, the World of Volvo, designed by Henning Larsen, blends the Swedish spirit with architectural innovation, offering a dynamic experience to visitors both inside and outside the building. With its circular structure inspired by Allemansrätten (right of public access) and the innovative use of timber, the center reflects the importance of nature and exploration in Swedish culture, inviting visitors to experience it in unique and personal ways.
Junya.ishigami + associates has designed the Zaishui Art Museum, a unique structure approximately a kilometer in length, located on an artificial lake in Rizhao, China. Supported by piles in the lake, the museum blends with the surrounding landscape, offering visitors an immersive, dynamic experience.
In Lasino, ZDA – Zanetti Design Architettura has created a home in a beautiful Alpine valley near Trento. The design harmonizes staggered shapes and natural materials to create a constant visual connection with the surrounding landscape, and a functional layout that promotes natural light and panoramic views.
The aim of luis vidal + arquitectos’ expansion of Terminal E of Boston’s Logan International Airport is to transform the concept of non-place into an iconic and welcoming architectural experience. Their design features a distinctive red façade and interior spaces intended to relieve passenger stress through abundant natural light, intuitive orientation, and sustainable solutions.
THE PLAN 154, the third issue for 2024, opens with Xu Tiantian’s editorial “The Fujian Tulou: Collective Housing.” The projects we look at include villas, museums, residences, and mixed-use complexes, as well as exhibition pavilions and airport... Read More
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