Amarillo College's Innovation Outpost: A Sustainable, Functional, and Aesthetic Hub

Reimagining the Civic Landmark: A Stadium for the Future. What if a stadium could be more than a destination for a game, but a serene landmark that enhances its environment 24/7? This conceptual design explores a stadium as a piece of topographic art, seamlessly woven into the landscape. This vision moves beyond pure spectacle to create a place of awe and tranquility, proposing a new typology for large-scale venues where architecture, nature, and urban life converge. The core design philosophies behind this concept: 🌊 Organic Architecture: The wave-like roof is not merely an aesthetic gesture; it's a structural statement that minimizes the building's visual mass and allows it to flow over the hilltop like a natural landform, reducing its environmental and visual impact. 🌳 Biophilic Integration: By situating the venue within a green, park-like setting and incorporating a reflective pond, the design prioritizes a connection to nature. This provides a peaceful public space even on non-event days and promotes sustainable water management and biodiversity. 🌇 A Symbiotic Relationship with the City: The elevated placement creates a mutual benefit: the stadium offers breathtaking views for attendees, while its iconic, gently illuminated form becomes a beautiful sculptural element in the city's nightly skyline, avoiding the typical "concrete doughnut" effect. This project represents a forward-thinking approach to civic architecture—where the legacy of a venue is measured not only by the events it hosts but by the beauty and calm it contributes to the urban fabric. How can we continue to push the design of large-scale venues to be more integrated and beneficial to their communities? I welcome your thoughts. #Architecture #StadiumDesign #FuturisticArchitecture #UrbanPlanning #ConceptDesign #CivicArchitecture #SustainableDesign #BiophilicDesign #ArchitecturalVisualization #Landmark #DesignFuture #AEC

𝗖𝗮𝗽𝘀𝘂𝗹𝗲 𝟬𝟮: 𝗜𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗕𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗻𝗮𝗹𝗲 𝗰𝗵𝗮𝗶𝗿, 𝘄𝗼𝗼𝗱 𝗶𝘀 𝗻𝗼𝘁 𝗷𝘂𝘀𝘁 𝗮 𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗮𝗹, 𝗶𝘁’𝘀 𝗮 𝗽𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗻𝗲𝗿 𝗶𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗱𝗲𝘀𝗶𝗴𝗻 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗰𝗲𝘀𝘀. By working exclusively with certified wood, its properties are fully explored thanks to its 𝗺𝗼𝗻𝗼𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗮𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘆: what it can do, how it behaves, and how far it can go. 🌲 Its 𝗴𝗲𝗼𝗺𝗲𝘁𝗿𝘆 and fractal logic allow it to be assembled with precision through the finger joint technique, meaning the 𝗰𝗵𝗮𝗶𝗿 𝗯𝘂𝗶𝗹𝗱𝘀 𝗶𝘁𝘀𝗲𝗹𝗳, without the need for additional materials. This design approach is also 𝘀𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲. Biennale can be transported efficiently, taking up little space and reducing its environmental footprint. 🎥 Here’s 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘀𝗲𝗰𝗼𝗻𝗱 𝗼𝗳 𝗳𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗰𝗮𝗽𝘀𝘂𝗹𝗲𝘀 where Marta Ferrer Puig, Business Development Director for Iberia & LATAM at FIGUERAS SEATING, and architect JOSEP FERRANDO talk about the principles behind this timeless model. Discover everything about the Biennale Chair and its relaunch 👉 https://lnkd.in/ef92HW3m #Biennale #SeatingInnovation #Architecture #Design

“Beyond Aesthetics: The Real Essence of Spatial Design” Most people look at a space and judge it by how beautiful it looks. But true spatial design goes far beyond visual appeal. It’s about how a space functions, how people move through it, and how it makes them feel. Good spatial design is invisible - you don’t notice it because it just works. That’s the difference between a space that looks good, and one that truly feels right. ✨ #SpatialDesign #InteriorDesign #ExperienceDesign #Architecture #DesignThinking #HumanCentricDesign

𝘼 𝙣𝙚𝙬 𝙩𝙝𝙧𝙚𝙖𝙙 𝙤𝙛 𝙪𝙧𝙗𝙖𝙣 𝙛𝙤𝙧𝙢 𝙬𝙤𝙫𝙚𝙣 𝙞𝙣𝙩𝙤 𝙣𝙖𝙩𝙪𝙧𝙖𝙡 𝙩𝙚𝙭𝙩𝙪𝙧𝙚𝙨. Set within a dense forest, this concept envisions a 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗺𝗲𝗿𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝘀𝗲𝘁𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 that harmonizes glass transparency with full-height black-framed glazing, bold horizontal lines at each slab defining the floors, and horizontal louvers that articulate the façade, allowing the built form to echo the surrounding canopy. Pocket terraces along the upper levels open the façade to greenery, offering breathing spaces within the vertical form. The earthy-toned, reflective façade mirrors the forest, creating a seamless visual integration between architecture and nature. Designed to balance 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗺𝗲𝗿𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝗳𝘂𝗻𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗲𝗰𝗼𝗹𝗼𝗴𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝘀𝗲𝗻𝘀𝗶𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗶𝘁𝘆, the tower frames a new dialogue between urban form and organic texture, redefining how business spaces can exist within green landscapes. A seamless coexistence- where material warmth meets forest stillness. More explorations in generative architecture experiments coming soon!!! #Architecture #Sustainability #AIArchitecture #BiophilicDesign #FacadeDesign #UnbuiltForms

Where ceramic innovation meets architecture. On October 21, Laminam hosted an exclusive event at its Milan showroom, organized in collaboration with Faraone, to present the CerStrong® system, the first ceramic parapet designed for both indoor and outdoor use. During his talk, Nicola Iaccheri, Key Account Architecture Supervisor at Laminam, explored the company’s vision for contemporary architecture: the journey of a Laminam slab, from material innovation to architectural language, and the role of ceramics in redefining façades, ensuring durability, chromatic stability, and seamless aesthetic continuity between façade and parapet systems. An opportunity for architects and professionals to connect, exchange ideas, and experience Laminam’s surfaces firsthand, where design, technology, and architecture come together. #Laminam #ArchitecturalInnovation #CerStrong #FacadeDesign #SustainableArchitecture #DesignForArchitecture #MaterialInnovation #MilanShowroom

Transforming yesterday’s heritage into tomorrow’s icons—discover how adaptive reuse breathes new life into historic buildings across the world! 🏛️✨ By reviving old warehouses, factories, and cultural landmarks, architects are proving that preservation and innovation can go hand in hand. Adaptive reuse isn't just about saving beautiful façades—it's about crafting vibrant destinations, reducing environmental impact, and building stronger communities rooted in history and identity. Explore inspiring stories and global case studies in our latest feature. See how mindful renovations respect original character while introducing modern comforts, sustainable materials, flexible layouts, and cutting-edge technology. From art galleries in power stations to creative studios in ancient havelis, adaptive reuse is the future of truly authentic, sustainable design. Read the full article here: https://lnkd.in/dWQ2yE9P #AdaptiveReuse #HeritageRevival #SustainableArchitecture #PreserveAndInnovate #HistoricBuildings #BuildingTransformation #CulturalHeritage #ModernMeetsHistoric #GreenDesign #UrbanRegeneration #ArchitecturalRestoration #CommunityRevitalization #architectplusinterior

✨ DESIGNED BY MOAA: THE BULB – Urban Confluence Silicon Valley ✨ Back in 2020, we took part in one of the world’s most ambitious architecture competitions, Urban Confluence Silicon Valley. 💗 We didn’t make it to the finals, but we walked away with something just as valuable: a year of pure creativity, passion, and growth. 💡💗 Now, in 2025, I’ve revisited THE BULB through new eyes, using today’s tools to transform static images into a dynamic video experience. A tribute to innovation, culture, and the unstoppable spirit of Silicon Valley. 🚀 THE BULB rises 200 ft on the park’s eastern edge, a fusion of technology, history, architecture, engineering, and art, inspired by San José’s original Electric Light Tower. Featuring the City Seal, a luminous LED “Wheat Bunch” filament, and a Terrace Garden Bar & Restaurant surrounded by Purple Grapes, the project was envisioned as a Net-Zero Energy landmark, a vibrant hub from day to night. 🌇🍇 Projects like this remind me that learning never stops, and that innovation often begins by reimagining the past. 💪✨ #UrbanConfluence #SiliconValley #SanJose #Architecture #ArchitectureCompetitions #ArchDaily #Archilovers #MadeInItaly #AustralianArchitecture #Australia #Innovation #DesignThinking #LearningByDoing #Architect #MOAA MOAA - Architecture & Interior Design

A shift worth celebrating in tall building design. For decades, the world’s most prestigious tall-building awards have celebrated the new — glass, height, and spectacle. But this year, the CTBUH’s Best Tall Building award went to something different: an adaptive reuse project. This recognition marks an important evolution in how we define architectural excellence. Saving the bones of an existing building isn’t a compromise — it’s a statement of vision and precision. It takes extraordinary skill to see potential in what already stands, to transform outdated structures into high-performing, beautiful places that serve a new generation. The architects behind these projects don’t demolish — they reimagine. They see what could be, much like Michelangelo seeing David within the marble block. With thousands of aging towers worldwide, adaptive reuse isn’t just sustainable — it’s essential. It’s proof that the future of our cities can be built on the strength of their past. 👏 Here’s to the teams proving that longevity, creativity, and stewardship can coexist — and to the awards programs that are beginning to recognize it. https://lnkd.in/gKpbEF3j #AdaptiveReuse #Architecture #Sustainability #TallBuildings #CTBUH #UrbanDesign #AEC #Concer Jaspers-Eyers Architects 51N4E l'AUC

2025 is all about tactile storytelling. From Earth’s raw beauty to architecture’s refined geometry, here are the 7 surface moods shaping the future of design. Are you designing with the trend - or beyond it? #ExoticaTiles #SurfaceTrends2025 #InteriorDesignIndia #ArchitecturalSurfaces #TextureTrend #EarthInspiredDesign #TileDesignInspo #LuxuryTiles #FutureOfSurfaces #ArchitectCommunity #TileMoodboard #Design2025 #SurfaceRevolution

𝐀𝐫𝐜𝐡𝐢𝐭𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐚𝐥 𝐌𝐚𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐩𝐢𝐞𝐜𝐞𝐬 – 𝐄𝐩 𝟒: 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐁𝐚𝐮𝐡𝐚𝐮𝐬 𝐁𝐮𝐢𝐥𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 What happens when a building becomes a philosophy? In this fourth episode of our series exploring iconic buildings and the timeless human insight they carry forward, we visit Dessau, Germany, where the Bauhaus Building, completed in 1926, reshaped the way we design, learn, and collaborate. Constructed in less than a year, this building was not only ahead of its time, it set the tone for an entire century of modernist thinking. Far from a traditional monument, the Bauhaus was a living laboratory. Designed by Walter Gropius, it embodied the spirit of modernism: clarity, rationality, and purpose. A space shaped not by prestige, but by principles. Here are three enduring lessons from this architectural revolution: 𝟏. 𝐅𝐮𝐧𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐜𝐥𝐚𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐲 With flat roofs, open interiors, and exposed materials, every element was intentional. Nothing was ornamental. Every space served a clear purpose. Simplicity was not a style, it was a system. 𝟐. 𝐂𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐜𝐨𝐥𝐥𝐚𝐛𝐨𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 Architects, artists, and engineers worked side by side. The result was a built environment that encouraged experimentation: curtain walls, modular partitions, and a visual language that served the collective. 𝟑. 𝐃𝐞𝐬𝐢𝐠𝐧 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐚𝐥𝐥 The Bauhaus was made for people. It prioritised transparency, accessibility, and shared knowledge. A building not for show, but for progress. The Bauhaus Building reminds us that great architecture does more than shelter us. It shapes how we think, work, and live together. Which building changed your view on design and collaboration? Let us know, it might inspire a future episode. #URBEST #Architecture #DesignLegacy