Ten architecture and landscape projects by Academy of Art University

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Ten architecture and landscape projects by Academy of Art University

Dezeen School Shows: a San Francisco fish market transformed into a bathhouse is included in Dezeen’s latest school show by students at the Academy of Art University in California.

Also included is a foldable and portable bed that combines a sleeping surface with storage for people who lack safe and stable housing and a house in Palo Alto that has a living green roof.

Institution: Academy of Art University
School: School of Architecture and School of Landscape Architecture
Course: NAAB Accredited M Arch 1, M Arch 2, B Arch MA, BA M Arch and B Arch IPAL programmes
Tutors: Mark Mueckenheim, Karen Seong, Sameena Sitabkhan, Mini Chu, Simon McKenzie, Maria Paz de Moura Castro King, Philip Ra, Eric Reeder, John-Michael Wong and Ethen Wood

School statement:

“We are a progressive design laboratory of highly passionate students and a distinguished faculty of practising architects who work together to explore the boundaries of architecture.

“Our interactive on-site and online studio experience harnesses digital tools to mentor students throughout our rigorous curriculum.

“We offer an excellent design education by developing each student’s capacity to synthesise critical thought, architectural vision and technical comprehension.

“Our programmes engage with current global issues, empowering students to be changemakers and leaders advocating for social equity.

“Our diverse international community enables us to propagate a unique cultural response to build a better world.”

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Group project: Stay Over Programme Family Shelter

“Stay Over Programme (SOP) is a family shelter located at the Buena Vista Horace Mann K-8 Community School, which was piloted to address the overwhelming number of families in the district who lack safe or stable housing.

“In partnership with shelter residents, Dolores Street Community Services, 826 Valencia, and the BVHM school, students design and fabricate modular beds and storage units while reimagining the dining room/after-school area to improve user experience.

“During Community Workshops with the Stay Over Programme families, parents and children provided design input through various activities, such as exploring kids’ safe spaces and identifying what everyone needs for storage.”

Students: Edgar Castillo, Lowai Ghaly, Mazen Ghaly, Andrew Hart, Mohamed Meawad, Petros Peritos and Shadi Vakilian
Course: B lab Community-based Design Collaborative Project
Tutors: Karen Seong and Sameena Sitabkhan

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Unveiling Lost Identities: Investigating Migration Problems in Chinese Architecture and Culture by Qiyang Xu

“During China’s rapid urbanisation, millions of rural villagers migrated into cities while leaving their children behind in villages.

“The separation from parents caused many children to display characteristics that include loneliness, misconduct and lack of confidence.

“In Zhaoxing village, with the development of tourism, local inhabitants have returned to work in their hometowns.

“The design aims to provide children with a warm place, help them regain their lost identities and give them a sense of belonging to a culture through the local architecture.”

Student: Qiyang Xu
Course: Master of Architecture Thesis M Arch
Tutors: Philip Ra, Ethen Wood and Mini Chu

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Compost Tower – A new Typology for a Circular Economy by Kenan Beker

“The compost tower is a proposal for a new kind of sustainable waste centre for a future circular economy. When waste as a concept is eradicated, we can treat it as a nutrient or energy meant to be reintroduced to broader systems.

“The thesis proposes a facility for nutrient energy transformation and exchange. Rather than being located outside the city, the thesis proposes that these systems will be closely intertwined within the urban fabric as visible landmarks.

“As vertical embodiments of aerated static pile composting, these new building types will also deal with municipal waste and offer landfill alternatives.

“Future waste is proposed as a resource with the potential to be reintroduced into water systems, energy or heat.”

Student: Kenan Beker
Course: Master of Architecture Thesis M Arch
Tutor: Mark Mueckenheim

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Boundary Connector – Future Port For Transforming the Defined Border Line between Hong Kong and Mainland China by Xiaoman Sun

“In 1986, Luohu port opened at the Hong Kong-Shenzhen border under the ‘one country, two systems’ policy to promote exchanges between the two areas.

“With the advent of the era of globalisation, the separating function of the border is still restricting the free flow of people and supplies.

“The living cycles and cultural circles of border residents continuously extend across the border and this process reconstructs the border space. This continually developing condition shows that the port is not just a line separating two places – instead, the port should be a place for cultural and economic exchanges.

“The project focuses on the Shenzhen-Hong Kong border and the residents living on this boundary, using architecture as a tool to resolve two different urban and social conditions.”

Student: Xiaoman Sun
Course: Master of Architecture Thesis M Arch
Tutor: Mark Mueckenheim

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Cultural Exchange – Chinese Cultural Center of San Francisco by Yi Ling Liao

“Since the nineteenth century, Chinese immigrants in the United States have made a significant contribution to the transformation and economy of California through mining, transcontinental railroad construction and through subsequent generations of active citizenship.

“The project seeks to establish street connections at three locations – creating spaces for art galleries and cultural attractions to promote interaction between tourists and residents alike.

“Cultural Exchange will reinforce Chinese culture by integrating an interpretation of cultural elements, establishing spaces of mixed opportunity.

“The goal is for Chinatown to retain its cultural identity while establishing a progressive public interface for residents and tourists alike.”

Student: Yi Ling Liao
Course: Bachelor of Architecture Thesis B Arch
Tutor: Maria Paz de Moura Castro King

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Western Addition Community Center by Lowai Ghaly

“The Western Addition in San Francisco is a diverse neighbourhood with a large number of immigrants. This community centre provides services to immigrant families by guiding them through the immigration process and connecting them to different resources.

“To promote stronger connections between parents and their children, classes are offered for parents to learn English and for the children to learn their native languages and cultures.”

Student: Lowai Ghaly
Course: Bachelor of Architecture 4th year project ARH 410 studio course
Tutors: Karen Seong and Simon McKenzie

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Bayfront Park Mission Bay, San Francisco, CA by Sol Lee

“Sol Lee embarked on a transformative project that is a testament to the power of creating spaces with profound meaning and purpose.

“This endeavour takes advantage of its stunning location by the Bay, with unparalleled views of the water and exceptional light quality throughout the day.

“The project capitalises on the restoration of an old fishing pier, positioned along the well-trafficked Bay Trail, to weave together the fabric of the community comprised of residents, tourists, workers and basketball enthusiasts.

“The design aims to carve out a strong, independent identity for the park, ensuring it’s not overshadowed by the presence of the nearby Chase Center.

“It aims to offer a sanctuary from the urban bustle, shielding visitors from noise and wind, while providing a multitude of vantage points for bay viewing and a dedicated observation area, enhancing the public’s engagement with the waterfront.”

Student: Sol Lee
Course: LAN 610 Landscape Architecture Design Studio
Tutor: Toni Bava

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Speaking of Reality: Creating an Immersive Experience for Landscape Architectural Design Presentation using the Latest Technologies in the Field of Game Design by Jason Jeon

“This project explores how poster boards and videos have a limit in explaining architecture to teachers or clients.

“It explores different presentation methods and was informed by San Francisco’s annual Game Developers Conference.”

Student: Jason Jeon
Course: Landscape Architecture – Master’s Thesis

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Residence Aerial by Justin Wagner

“This residential design in Palo Alto, California, exudes a serene yet vibrant charm, deeply rooted in a palette of native-inspired landscaping, embracing the local ecology and biodiversity.

“Sustainability threads through every element, from utilising drought-resistant plants to incorporating living green roofs, creating a space that’s as kind to the environment as it is aesthetically pleasing.”

Student: Justin Wagner
Course: Landscape Architecture Design Studio

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Metamorphic Insertion – public bathhouse and spa by Maud Indiana Vikjord

“The Fisherman’s Wharf once held a special place in the heart of local San Francisco residents as a fish market on the coastal edge of the city.

“Today, it has a reputation as a tourist destination yet during the Covid-19 pandemic, travel restrictions left the area a virtual ghost town.

“The building, which occupies an entire urban block, is based on a continuous surface of concave and convex spaces inspired by the spatial and tectonic quality of an egg crate and on circular components made out of thirty different prefabricated concrete elements.

“The upper floor houses the bath, while the lower floor is inhabited by public restaurants, a spa surrounding a lush courtyard, and the changing and service areas of the bath.

“The project aims to bridge the gap between the two in a curated cultural bathhouse experience and an assortment of local businesses.”

Student: Maud Indiana Vikjord
Course: Master of Architecture Thesis M.Arch
Tutor: Mark Mueckenheim

Partnership content

This school show is a partnership between Dezeen and Academy of Art University. Find out more about Dezeen partnership content here.

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The Masferre photography exhibit in Baguio

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The Masferre photography exhibit in Baguio
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THE Ibagiw Festival, an activity of Baguio in line with its status as a United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization Creative City, has opened with a bang. One of the “loudest” events held as part of the festival is an exhibit of Eduardo Masferre photographs, titled “Cordillera Analogues.” Analogues, because they are not digital photographs, but produced in the gelatin-negative way of yesteryear. They are black-and-white photographs taken between 1934 and 1956 in the Cordillera — the mountains of Northern Luzon, the home of several ethnic tribes. The exhibit — which opened at the Baguio Convention Center’s Gallery 2600 last Saturday, November 18 — features 28 iconic photographs that show the independent, proud and rich life of the Cordillera and its culture when these were taken.

Although billed as a Filipino-Catalan photographer, Masferre — who was born in 1909 — was a son of the Cordillera. His father, a Spanish soldier who had settled there, became a coffee farmer and an Episcopalian priest attached to the Sagada Episcopalian Mission and School. Brought to Catalonia for an extended study visit in 1914, Masferre returned to the Cordillera in 1921. There, he finished his studies and embarked on photography, which he taught himself.

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The Hilarious Winners Of The Comedy Wildlife Photography Awards 2023 Have Arrived

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The Hilarious Winners Of The Comedy Wildlife Photography Awards 2023 Have Arrived

And the winner of the Comedy Wildlife Photography Awards 2023 goes to… Jason Moore for his timeless photo “Air Guitar Roo” showing a kangaroo rocking out. 

Jason captured the image (below) of the female Western grey kangaroo in the outer suburbs of Perth. He was out with his camera in the early morning, hoping to capture some of the Australian wildlife in the “golden hour” of sunlight. After picturing some waterfowl at a nearby lake, he was driving home and noticed a number of kangaroos frolicking in a patch of open bushland covered in picturesque wildflowers. 

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“When I arrived, there were a number of Kangaroos in the field. The morning light was still favourable so I grabbed my camera and headed off to a spot where I could get down to eye level with my subjects, amongst the biting ticks (the lengths we go to, just to get that perfect image.) I ended up shooting about 40 or 50 frames of the Kangaroos with various content including Mum’s, Joey’s and also some action shots of them bouncing along through the yellow field,” Jason said in a statement seen by IFLScience. 

“Air Guitar Roo” was awarded OVERALL WINNER 2023 and ALEX WALKER’S SERIAN CREATURES OF THE LAND AWARD.

Image credit: © Jason Moore/Comedy Wildlife Photography Awards 2023

“The shoot turned out to be a great session, and I am quite fond of several images that I captured. Not many people know that Kangaroos are normally fairly docile and even a bit boring most of the time, if I’m honest. However, when I saw this Roo striking the air guitar pose, it immediately brought a smile to my face, and I knew that I had captured something really special,” he added.

This year’s Comedy Wildlife Photography Awards saw 5,300 entries from 1,842 entrants representing 85 countries worldwide. There were six Category Winners, including young photographer Jacek Stankiewicz with his image of two greenfinches called “Dispute,” which managed to win both the Junior Award and the Affinity Photo 2 People’s Choice Award.

Other Category Winners included Vittorio Ricci from Italy for their image “Unexpected Plunge” of a heron ungracefully falling out of the sky and into the water, which won the Spectrum Photo Creatures in the Air Award.

“Unexpected plunge” won the SPECTRUM PHOTO CREATURES IN THE AIR AWARD.

Image credit: © Vittorio Ricci/Comedy Wildlife Photography Awards 2023

The winner of the Creatures Under the Sea category was awarded to Otter Kwek from Singapore for their image of an otter in the midst of a ballerina-like twirl. 

“Otter Ballerina” won the CREATURES UNDER THE SEA AWARD.

Image credit: © Otter Kwek/Comedy Wildlife Photography Awards 2023

Tímea Ambrus won the Amazing Internet Portfolio Award with a collection of four images showing a ground squirrel leaping into the air before crashing down in an undignified tumble.

Lily Bernau won the Video Award for her film, titled “Too Cold”, of a lone penguin that looks as if it’s too scared to take the plunge into the icy sea. 

“That wasn’t here yesterday” by Wendy Kaveney was a Highly Commended image.

Image credit: © Wendy Kaveney/Wildlife Photography Awards 2023

There were also 10 additional entries that were recognized as Highly Commended Winners: Tzahi Finkelstein, John Blumenkamp, Zoe Ashdown, Brian Matthews, Lara Matthews, Delphine Casimir, Pratick Mondal, Wendy Kaveney, Jacques Poulard, and Dakota Vaccaro.

“Don’t Look Down” By Brian Matthews was declared a Highly Commended entry.

Image credit: © Brian Matthews/Comedy Wildlife Photography Awards 2023

If this collection of feelgood wildlife photography tickled your fancy, be sure to check out the winners of last’s year Comedy Wildlife Photography Awards 2022. You can also see 2021 ’s competition winners right here.

HP Envy Move Has a Handle on Desktop Computer Portability

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HP Envy Move Has a Handle on Desktop Computer Portability

What do you think of when you read “portable desktop PC?” Maybe a powerful gaming laptop delivering desktop tier performance, or perhaps an all-in-one desktop that can be moved when needed, but is mostly intended to stay put. The HP Envy Move is something entirely different, neither a laptop nor a dedicated all-in-one desktop like the Apple iMac – a genuine portable desktop PC designed to be moved from desk to anywhere else in the home with the handled ease of a suitcase completely untethered from a power cord.

Announced earlier this month during the company’s press event, HP’s Envy Move All-In-One PC features a modern, if quietly unassuming design, that gives off strong dedicated 24″ monitor vibes. It is in fact a 5K QHD (2560×1400) LCD touch-sensitive display, with a built-in Bang & Olufsen engineered speaker running the length of the bottom of the screen.

Rear angled view of the 24

An elegant touch is the use of the same fabric material used to cover the computer’s acoustic Bang & Olufsen speaker front and its integrated keyboard storage pocket pouch, essentially wrapping around the device’s lower front and back sections.

Side view of the 24

Turning the corner you’ll notice the Envy Move’s prominent handle and kangaroo-style keyboard pouch, and it becomes more obvious this machine is designed with portability in mind. Weighing a smidge over 9-lbs, comparable to a large laptop, and like those machines it is engineered to operate under its own power using a cache of built-in batteries capable of delivering up to 4 hours per charge.

One keen feature is the integrated self-deploying kickstand feet; upon placing the computer onto a surface, the weight depresses two small protractions enacting each of the PC’s feet stands to swing outward to create a stable stand, a clever design when moving a portable, but still large 24″ screen.

Mother with daughter using HP Envy Move computer from the ground. Mother is seated with daughter laying on her stomach on the ground using/viewing the computer. The pair are in a room that appears both indoors and partially outdoors set up for yoga, with floor pillows, rug and yoga mat.

The Envy Move’s specs – up to 13th Gen Intel Core i5 processor, 6-16 GB of memory, and up to 1 TB of storage – categorize this machine as a family computer. To further make its case as a multi-functional PC for everyone, HP showcases the portable desktop’s range, from bringing it into a room to do yoga, for children’s homework, or serving as a portable home theater solution.

Young woman in black workout clothing on the ground in seated yoga pose on a yoga mat looking at HP Envy Move computer in a living room setting with sofa and houseplants in the background. Back of computer includes a handle and HP logo.

A 5MP camera with an integrated AI image signal processor can determine when anyone is seated in front of it, with an ambient light sensor set to dim or boost brightness optimizing battery life. And perhaps most interesting, HP has included an adaptive sound system that kicks in to complement viewing distance, pushing back the sweet spot a few feet when a person is seated further away to watch, versus listening from a closer distance while working.

Woman in side plank pose with HP Envy Move PC in front of her following instructions on the screen.

The HP Envy Move’s form factor optimized for sharing amongst family family members or roommates with the ease of a laptop or even a tablet is a novel approach to address the evolution of how and where we use computers. It’s unfortunate for many households that this portable device didn’t arrive earlier when many needed this degree of flexibility paired with desktop power.

The Envy Move is available now on HP.com for a starting price of $899.99.

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Gregory Han is a Senior Editor at Design Milk. A Los Angeles native with a profound love and curiosity for design, hiking, tide pools, and road trips, a selection of his adventures and musings can be found at gregoryhan.com.

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