Saturday, January 7, 2012

The Tallest 20 in 2020

Entering the Era of the Megatall by CTBUH

Tallest Skyline © CTBUH

The Council on Tall Buildings and Urban Habitat recently published The Tallest 20 in 2020: Entering the Era of the Megatall. Within this decade, the World’s first kilometer-tall building will be constructed, along with many other buildings over 600-meters tall. “The term “supertall” (which refers to a building over 300 meters) is thus no longer adequate to describe these buildings: we are entering the era of the “megatall.”
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Presiden Dukung UU Arsitek

Hindra Liu | Latief | Selasa, 27 Desember 2011 | 13:08 WIB

JAKARTA, KOMPAS.com - Presiden Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono dikatakan mendukung keberadaan Undang-undang Arsitek yang telah masuk dalam Program Legislatif Nasional (Prolegnas) 2012. Menurut Presiden, undang-undang ini turut memihak para arsitektur Indonesia dan juga masyakat.

Kehidupan bangsa ini bukan hanya politik dan dagang, tapi juga estetika dan etika.

-- Heru Lelono

Dukungan tersebut disampaikan Presiden ketika menerima Ikatan Arsitek Indonesia di Kantor Presiden, Jakarta, Selasa (27/12/2011).
"Kehidupan bangsa ini bukan hanya politik dan dagang, tapi juga estetika dan etika," kata Staf Khusus Presiden Bidang Informasi, Heru Lelono, kepada para wartawan, Jakarta, Selasa.
Sementara itu, Ketua IAI 2008-2011 Endy Subijono mengatakan, saat ini arsitek merupakan salah satu profesi yang belum memiliki payung hukum. Endy mengatakan, UU Arsitek menjamin masyarakat memeroleh layanan arsitektur yang profesional. Dengan UU, ada pengaturan yang setara, baik di tingkat regional ASEAN maupun tingkat dunia.
UU Arsitek akan mengatur bagaimana kompetensi, tanggungjawab, kewajiban, dan peran arsitek. Pun, akan diatur honorarium yang pantas, penghargaan, bahkan sanksi bagi seorang arsitek. Dengan kata lain, UU menjamin masyarakat mendapat pelayanan arsitek yang orang yang ahli, katanya.
Endy mengatakan, jika tidak memiliki UU, maka arsitek asing dan biro arsitek asing bisa masuk leluasa, dan memanfaatkan ketiadaan peraturan di Indonesia. Arsitek Indonesia tidak bisa berbuat banyak karena mereka sudah dilindungi UU arsitek negara masing-masing.
Menariknya, draf RUU Arsitek juga mengakui dan mengakomodir keberadaan para arsitek tradisional. Mereka adalah para ahli bangunan yang dikenal luas masyarakat sebagai arsitek tradisional, yang selama ini telah membangun rumah-rumah adat, misalnya rumah panggung di Kalimantan atau rumah adat di Bali, dan lainnya.

Sumber Berita : www.kompas.com

http://nasional.kompas.com/read/2011/12/27/13085694/Presiden.Dukung.UU.Arsitek

Note :

Diluar Dinamika politik tanah air yang terus meningkat,mudah2an para eksekutif (Presiden dan Mentri terkait) beserta juga Legislator dapat memikirkan sedikit tentang kreatifitas dan profesionalitas anak bangsa yang mulai "terjajah" dalam hal kreatifitas serta independensi yang kerap dipandang sebelah mata oleh bangsa sendiri. Pasar Bebas bukan berarti tanpa proteksi,melainkan memayungi para penggerak industri kreatif ini dalam perundang-undangan yang memungkinkan insan kreatif dapat berbuat lebih banyak peran serta dalam peningkatan nilai-nilai lokalitas yang berdaya guna tinggi.

UU Arsitek memang tidak bernuansa politik yang bisa dipolitisasi bagi kepentingan golongan tertentu dan tidak populer,tapi UU Arsitek ini memiliki potensi sebagai sebuah sumber daya yang bisa diperbaiki diluar MIGAS serta juga dapat memperkuat jati diri bangsa sebagai bangsa yang kreatif.

Friday, December 23, 2011

Asia Pacific - Holcim Foundation for Sustainable Construction

busan opera house by matteo cainer architects

'busan camellian opera house' by matteo cainer architects in busan, south korea
all images courtesy of matteo cainer architects

paris and london-based firm matteo cainer architects has received an honorable mention for a proposal they submitted
to the busan opera house inernational design competition for busan, south korea. located at the north port,
the building is meant to serve as a performing art center with theaters optimized for high class operas,
concerts and other art related activities which would appeal to people of all ages and social backgrounds while
promoting an interaction between music, nature and architecture.

view of structure from nearby body of water

the form is based on the camellia flower, the official flower of busan. the dense tectonic petals create a visual connection
between the sea and the city. the cantilevering levels give visitors a scenic view of both the waterfront and the city behind.
the building is made of glass, revealing the structural components while modulating the penetrating light.
contrasting the qualities of the transparent material is a variety of vegetation both around the complex as well as inside
the main gallery space both for environmental and humanistic purposes. to integrate the surrounding space,
strategically located large digital screens display current events, but can also be used to project live open air concerts,
turning the side of the building into a theatre.

the yas hotel, abu dhabi by asymptote architecture

the yas hotel, abu dhabi, uae 2007–2009
by asymptote: hani rashid + lise anne couture
image courtesy asymptote architecture

the yas hotel, abu dhabi, uae 2007–2009
by asymptote: hani rashid + lise anne couture
image courtesy asymptote architecture

new york based asymptote architecture is nearing completion of their yas hotel project,
in abu dhabi, uae. the yas hotel is a 500-room, 85,000-square-meter complex which is
due to open on october 30, 2009 to coincide with the formula 1 etihad airways,
abu dhabi grand prix.

the yas hotel is part of the ambitious 36-billion-dollar yas marina development
and accompanying formula 1 raceway circuit, which is also near completion.

the main feature of the project's design is a 217-meter expanse of sweeping, curvilinear
forms constructed of steel and 5,800 pivoting diamond-shaped glass panels. this grid
shell component affords the building an architecture comprised of an atmospheric
like veil that contains two hotel towers and a link bridge constructed as a monocoque
sculpted steel object passing above the formula 1 track that makes its way through
the building complex. the grid-shell visually connects and fuses the entire complex
together while producing optical effects and spectral reflections that play against the
surrounding sky, sea and desert landscape. the architecture as a whole 'performs' as
both an environmentallyresponsive solution as well as an architecture of spectacle
and event.

Cottage Bukit Pelangi Ternate

Nama Proyek : Cottage Bulit Pelangi
Lokasi Proyek : Ternate Maluku Utara
Nama Klien: Ms. Ria
Status : Proposed
Tahun : 2002

Cottage yang berada di Ternate ini menawarkan sebuah konsep desain kontemporer yang mengambil analogi burung sebagai bentuk massa bangunanya dengan atap yang menyerupai badan dan sayap yang hendak terbang.Melebur dan menyatu dengan memaksimalkan potensi yang ada,elemen naturalpun digunakan guna menambah kesan cair tersebut.

Friday, December 2, 2011

BIG architects studio visit

BIG architects studio, copenhagen, denmark
image © designboom

designboom recently visited the head studio of BIG architects in copenhagen, denmark to witness the design process of the
internationally renowned firm led by bjarke ingels. the office is currently comprised of 80 staff while the new york location
introduces an additional 20 people to the international practice. structured as a flat hierarchy, individuals are placed into teams
assigned to different projects. team members are selected based on a combination of cultural origins and the competition's location
and remain with the project until its conclusion. model making is regularly used to explore building ideas from initial
conceptual stages throughout the design process, ensuring the development is transparent and understood across the board.
upon completion, models are displayed throughout the office or stored in the in-house archive room.

studio entrance
image © designboom

computer stations are placed in rows in an open area encouraging continuous communication during project development.
glass enclosed breakout spaces are used for team brainstorm sessions and a 'skype window' to the new york office provides
opportunities for international discussions. collaborative study trips with other firms and visiting lecturers for the 'BIG picture'
monthly internal event provides educational opportunities. another initiative, 'BIG lecture' encourages resident architects to teach
personal strengths to fellow employees for contribution to future projects.