biennale de venezia The idea of an art exhibition in Venice was developed during impromptu meetings of a small circle of artists and art lovers at the Cafe Florian in St Mark’s Square. The International Exhibition opened in 1895, and was partly open to all and partly invitation only. All exhibitions were based in a central building until 1907. the pavilions Belgium built the first separate pavilion. Early pavilions were in Neo-Classical style, with wired glass skylights and/or high level windows, leaving walls blank for display purposes, providing natural light to displays. The American pavilion (1930) is surprisingly Neo-Palladian style. Austria (1934) by Josef Hoffman is simple, modern, be
mmj are on tour! david and luisa are on tour - photos below from 'Reporting from the Front' - title of the 15th International Architecture Exhibition La Biennale di Venice, which includes 88 participants from 37 different countries, 62 national participants and collateral events. The Central Pavilion is rich in texture and beauty of original man-made materials: such as tiles, bamboo and re-use of concrete, plasterboard and steel studs. Gardens are occupied by an additional 29 pavilions designed by architects of the likes of Aalto, Hoffmann, Rietveld, Scarpa and Stirling. Rich in philanthropy from social housing and infrastructure. The pavilions include temporary housing for festivals, work
you never know what's underground... During the construction phase, asbestos, rusty pipes going nowhere, plumbing and wiring that no longer complies with regulations may be found. We call this ‘latent conditions’, it’s best to prepare for the unexpected and have a small contingency amount in your budget just in case. be prepared for small adjustments It's a good idea to be prepared for adjustments, as the builder and contractors will provide further detailed information during the construction phase - which may affect the design. Having an architect for the project will ensure quality solutions and assist in coming to a compromise. Certain changes need to be notified to the Certifier, or eve
mm+j services - launched online Click on the image below for definitions of our services. We will show you visual examples and how we can help make the process of purchasing a residential property and renovating a transparent process. we will transform your house into a home warm winter reading... Reminder to check out the winter issue of COVERED magazine. Luisa explains why architecture is an essential link in the residential building and renovation chain. Covering everything from what point in the process to get an architect involved, identifying unforeseen opportunities, design solutions and how mm+j architectural services will save money and sanity for the project in the long run! Read t
