December 18, 2012
Here at Architizer we love celebrating winners (A+ Awards, anybody?). That’s why a few weeks ago we launched our first-ever Gingerbread Competition, and boy was it a sweet moment. (See what we did there?) We tasked our readers to create a work of edible architecture, whether it be a re-interpretation of an iconic building or their own unique design.
Well, the deadline has come and gone, and after sifting through countless entries, the Architizer staff has picked a winner! With architects and design enthusiasts submitting everything from candy tree structures to sushi tea houses, believe us, it was not easy. And so, ladies and gentlemen, drumroll please: Winning our admiration (and a brand new iPad Mini!) is Team Jacussi for their cookie construction of Oscar Niemeyer’s famed National Congress of Brazil. The edible edifice was not only meticulously assembled, but also serves as an entirely functional candy dish. Plus, it pays tribute to the legendary architect, who passed away this month.
While there may be only one grand prize winner, we were so impressed with the quality of the entries that we couldn’t keep them from our readers. We rounded up five additional favorites, including pueblo homes and hedonistic museums, to present for a tasty Tuesday treat. Click through to see the extremely delicious architecture from our Gingerbread Competition!
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December 7, 2012
Vitrahaus, Herzog & de Meuron; Photo courtesy of the architects
If you haven’t heard, Architizer is hosting our first ever Gingerbread House Competition! Obviously, (most) architects are great at designing houses, but we asked ourselves whether or not that skill translates into cookie construction. Tasking architects and design enthusiasts worldwide to create their own tasty creations, the Architizer staff will judge the entries and choose our favorite five finalists to feature on our homepage and social media platforms. On top of everything else, the grand prize winner will receive a brand new iPad Mini to celebrate the holiday season!
Click through to learn how to enter and win!
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October 18, 2012
On Monday we announced our next big book giveaway, and boy do we mean BIG! We’re giving away a brand new copy of 20th Century World Architecture: The Phaidon Atlas, the definitive guide to all of the key buildings from the last century. The book (which weighs in at 18lbs) typically costs just shy of $200, so this giveaway is a great deal for the lucky winner! As we previously described, the projects within the book are arranged according to their geographical locations, highlight both iconic and “regional” architecture. With over 3,000 color images and 2,500 black-and-white photographs, 20th Century World Architecture is a must-have for all architecture fans, students, and practitioners. And it can be yours! Keep reading to learn how to win!
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August 27, 2012
Celebrity chef Jamie Oliver has spent the past decade educating youngsters about healthy eating by challenging junk food culture and offering on-the-job training. Established in 2002, Fifteen is a charity restaurant conceived by Oliver that trains unemployed youth to work as chefs in professional kitchens. The Better Food Foundation is working to celebrate the tenth anniversary of the initiative, while also raising money for the next 10 years, through a series of events, including the Big Chair Project. Read more.
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June 21, 2011
Design conglomerate Poltrona Frau Group (comprising Cassina, Cappellini, and flagship brand Poltrona Frau) is having a warehouse sale, and you’re invited. Well, fifty of you are. If you’re in the New York area, we’re offering up entree into a massively discounted sale happening this week, from Friday June 24 through June 26 (details here).
The first 50 readers to comment on this post will be invited to the pre-sale event on this Thursday, June 23. (We’ll email you the details when you comment!)
In addition, one lucky winner will receive a free chair from the sale. Find out how:
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April 27, 2011
Though some have questioned Brazil’s readiness, infrastructurally, for their 2016 Olympic Games (not to mention the 2014 World Cup), things seem to be moving along quite nicely on the architectural side.
Today Grimshaw announced a first-prize win for a mobile art pavilion that will travel throughout Brazil, beginning in 2012, eventually ending up at the Games. Click through to see the scheme.
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