This new building for Antioch Baptist Church by Auburn University’s Rural Studio re-used most of the materials from the existing church that was demolished on the site, including roof and floor joists, wood paneling and exterior corrugated metal siding. All work was done on site by the students of the studio. The form of the building helps direct people while also framing and creating views of the surrounding wood. Photos by ken mccown.
Talk about a ranch reformation! Architect Randy Bens transformed this 2,500 square foot ranch house in New Westminster, British Columbia into a sensitive, modern house that belongs comfortably in the 21st century. Bens used a very simple material palette that was sympathetic to the house’s context while still felling fresh. Natural light and connection between spaces drove the design.
These construction photos of 290 Mulberry show exactly what I love about this project. SHoP Architects used the idea of traditional masonry construction in combination with NY zoning restrictions to develop a contemporary translation of both, literally. The pre-cast panels of brick veneer create undulating texture that respond to regulations that allow for a percentage of the façade to project beyond the property line.
And to round it out, here’s a mixed use development in Scottsdale Arizona by Miller/Hull. Again it’s all about materiality. The material palette feels very appropriate for its setting, consisting primarily of concrete, cor-ten steel and glass.
