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VIENNAMETRY by Zsolt Hlinka

In the words of the artist:

Our next station in the search for geometrical shapes and symmetries is Vienna: its architecture, like Budapest, carries both the lasting impression of the past, and also the promise of a bright future, and the unstoppable nature of progress. In my photographs, I have captured this dynamism, so the common topic was chosen to be the upward aspiration. They have been apostrophized to be tunnels, reaching towards the unknown.

Though the objects may seem like stationary and silent, upon closer inspection we can see the memory of countless past events. Not only historical buildings are depicted, which are well versed in the actualities of old times, but their modern pairs are also showcased. These forms are developed by building on their predecessors, respecting or even breaking traditions, which means they cannot be separated from each other. So the pieces of my series are all related and show a process arching over many eras.

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Tadao Ando’s Punta Della Dogana Museum Through the Lens of Luca Girardini

At the meeting point of the Grand Canal and the Giudecca Canal in Venice is a triangular plot of land, the Punta Della Dogana. On the site sits a long, low-slung 17th-century structure punctuated at its tip by a squat tower topped with an ornamental green and gold weather vane representing fortune. This former customs house of Venice, the Dogana da Mar, was purchased in 2007 by François Pinault with the intention of converting the structure into an art museum, a task he entrusted to Tadao Ando.

While the Japanese architect may not have been the obvious choice to work with a historic Italian building, Ando’s solution combined a total respect for the existing building with the sharp minimalism for which he is known. Stripping back centuries of additions, the building was largely restored to its original structure. At the heart of the building’s deep plan, a pure concrete volume hints at the architect of the restoration, serving to organize the spaces around it. In 2013, the building was photographed by Luca Girardini on the occasion of the exhibition “Elogio del dubbio.”

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Long An House by Tropical Space

Vietnamese studio Tropical Space has completed the ‘Long An House’, an open plan home with a central courtyard in response to the humid climate in Mỹ Hạnh Nam, Vietnam.

Maximizing ventilation throughout this traditional family home in Vietnam was a priority for the local architecture practice. Perforated brick walls and a divided roof were used to allow light and air into the building. Porous walls mean that a light breeze flows through the house, providing occupants with some respite from intense weather conditions. Specializing in sustainable, environmentally friendly solutions for Vietnamese homeowners, Tropical Space used hollow clay bricks that can absorb rain and reduce heat.