Follow Julien’s interview in Perugia by Flores Zanchi and Claudia Gelosa from FLOORNATURE. Check it out here.
JDS UNVEILS ITS DESIGN FOR HELSINKI’S NEW LIBRARY
23 November, 2012 at 15:23
KALVEBOD WAVES UNDER CONSTRUCTION
23 November, 2012 at 15:22
We’re thrilled to announced that our long awaited project on the desolated inner harbour front of Kalvebod Brygge, Copenhagen, is under construction. See the project details here.
JDS FEATURED IN ATLAS OF WORLD ARCHITECTURE
23 November, 2012 at 15:21
The spirit of an era is reflected by its architecture. The worldwide turbulences of the past years have led to a correspondingly unparalleled diversity of buildings. This compendium presents an international exhibition of contemporary architecture against a backdrop of global trends, local traditions, functional demands, economical constraints and individual styles.
The selection includes stunning designs from the most sought-after architects and talented up-and-coming companies, demonstrating new interpretations of forms to suit anticipated future demands. The Atlas of World Architecture sets a benchmark for buildings of all typologies from the past five years that have earned their place in architectural history.
Editor: Braun
Authors: Markus Sebastian Braun , Chris Van Uffelen
512 pages
ISBN13 : 978-3-03768-127-5
EAN13 : 9783037681275
ISBN10 : 3-03768-127-6
JDS SELECTED TO DESIGN SWIMMING HALL IN BORNHOLM
23 November, 2012 at 15:20
JDS is selected to compete for the renovation and extension of the swimming pool of Rønne, Denmark.
The project has a budget of 30 Mio. DKK (incl. 10 Mio. support from the LOA foundation) and is organized by Bornholm’s municipality, LOA and the independent institution “Rønne Svømmehal”.
The goal of the architectural competition is to initiate a project that outlines the possibilities of converting an old and traditional swimming pool into a contemporary creative complex.
The 5 teams qualified are:
Julien De Smedt Architects with bs2 Architekten, Klar Aps, Keinicke & Overgaard Arkitekter, Sloth Møller A/S.
Nøhr & Sigsgaard Arkitektfirma with Jaja Arkitekter, Balslev Rådg. Ingeniører, Center for Svømmebadsteknologi.
Årstiderne Arkitekter A/S with Grontmij A/S.
Cubo Arkitekter A/S with Bascon A/S, ConPro Aps.
KHR Arkitekter A/S with Lendager Arkitekter, OBH Rådgivende Ingeniører A/S.
The winning project is expected to be appointed at the beginning of February 2013.
WANT SOME GANGNAM LIFESTYLE?
23 November, 2012 at 15:19
Our residential project for Gwell in Gangnam, Seoul started sales this month with a mock up apartment and an impressive sales showroom.
If the Gangnam lifestyle interest you, contact Gwell sales office: +82 (0)2 563-3579 / GWELL website
WILD WILD WEST EXHIBITION IN STUTTGART
23 November, 2012 at 15:18
“Wild Wild West – Young Architects from Belgium”is the theme of an exhibition by German AIT architecture galleries now opening its third chapter in Stuttgart. The focus is on the philosophy of Belgian architecture as well as its influences and relations to its neighbours.
JULIEN HEADS THE JURY OF 120 HOURS COMPETITION IN BERGEN
23 November, 2012 at 15:17
120 HOURS is an architecture competition for students, by students. Its main objective is to increase the involvement and commitment among the students of architecture. The competition is held once a year and is open to students worldwide.
The competition was founded in 2011 by three students at the Oslo School of Architecture and Design (AHO); Peder E. Brand, Hans Martin F. Halleraker and Magnus A. Pettersen.
It was founded as a response to what the founders saw as a lack of competitiveness among Norwegian architecture students.120 HOURS was originally meant as a national competition, but soon experienced international success. Today it has participants from every corner of the world.
The complete jury of 2013 is:
– Julien De Smedt (Head of Jury)
– Beatrice Galilee
– Joakim Skajaa
– Ibrahim Wlhayawan
– Anders Sletten Eide (student representative)
DE STANDAARD MAGAZINE’S TOP 5 BELGIAN ARCHITECTS
23 November, 2012 at 15:16
We’re very pleased to have been pinned by Belgian Design authority Dieter Van de Storm as one of the 5 architects to follow in our little yet hugely divided country.
JULIEN JUDGES THE ARCHITIZER AWARDS
23 November, 2012 at 15:15
Julien will be one of the judges of the A+ Awards launched by Architizer.
from the Architizer website:
‘Film has the Oscars, the internet has the Webbys, advertising has the Clios. Don’t wait until you win a Pritzker to have your work celebrated by an award that matters. Enter work from the last three years to have it considered by a jury of 200 architects, thought leaders and the people who actually hire architects.’
stakes are high!
check it out