Minimalist Housing in Case Our Planet Does Not Suffice
Chinese Studio OPEN Architecture designed a self-sustaining module house which allows humans to survive on Mars without depending on any of the resources we have on Earth.
Combating The Forces Of Displacement
Keg de Souza's patchwork tent instalment 'We Built This City', during the 20th Biennale of Sydney, shed some light on global tent settlements and the issues surrounding displacement.
Truck-A-Tecture Showcases Flexible Homes For Urban Nomads
Increasing numbers of people live a nomadic lifestyle. They change jobs more frequently than toothbrushes, they're not bound to a fixed house, and have organized their life to fit in a quickly changing world. To find a good way to create houses for this new lifestyle is an issue that many designer deal with. In Omaha, Nebraska, the exhibition venue KANEKO sets the stage for Truck-a-Tecture, an exhibit that showcases examples of the efforts to create comfortable and flexible architecture for modern urban nomads.
Tomás Saraceno Creates A Playground In The Air
Ever tried sky walking? Now you can! Artist Tomás Saraceno installed a 2500 square meters playground at a height of 25 meters in Düsseldorf, Germany. The installation In Orbit consists of a web of transparent nets which makes the experience of walking 25 meters above the ground rather scary yet amusing, I suppose.
Modern Architecture With A Bald Head
Earlier this month Sony Argentina organized the first edition of Silent Day. The 'day' wants to add a new perspective on sound and environment. But, above all, Silent Day was initiated to promote Sony's new series of headphones. To draw extra attention to the project, Sony added some giant headphones to a piece of modern architecture in Buenos Aires.
A Bubble For The Rainy Days
Here at The Pop-up City we really like inflatables. In the past we've discussed multiple examples of bubble-like architecture (bridges, rooms, water promenades, festival spaces, playgrounds) and it's really exciting to see new original uses of this concept in the urban realm.
