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]]> http://www.architecturalrecord.com/articles/13801 Wed, 12 Dec 2018 11:00:00 -0500 https://www.architecturalrecord.com/articles/13801-activists-call-for-equal-recognition-of-architect-doriana-fuksas A monumental framework encloses a surprising diaphanous form in the Esposizione Universale Roma, south of Rome.

]]> http://www.architecturalrecord.com/articles/12301 Wed, 01 Mar 2017 08:00:00 -0500 https://www.architecturalrecord.com/articles/12301-new-rome-eur-convention-center-and-hotel-by-massimiliano-and-doriana-fuksas The double-glazed steel structure called the Theca, or case, sits on a reinforced-concrete base. Photo © Roland Halbe Within its cagelike armature floats a large diaphanous cloud (nuvola) wrapped in a fiberglass and silicone tensile covering. At the rear, the frame provides an open porch with an expansive travertine terrace. Photo © Roland Halbe On the main level, visitors walk from the front of the building toward the cloud, where a large steel-frame box pier acts as one of its key supports. Photo © Roland Halbe At the rear, the cloud touches down on another box pier concealed by the white translucent fabric. Photo © Roland Halbe Bridges connect the upper levels to stairs on the north and south sides of the framework. Photo © Roland Halbe Massimiliano Fuksas works with sketches before turning to the computer and models to advance his initial concept. Image courtesy Massimiliano and Doriana Fuksas Inside the cloud, white cement resin decks capture the luminosity of the fiberglass enclosure. Photo © Roland Halbe Within this structure is the auditorium, where the cherrywood panels, oak floors, and reddish-orange seating give a warmth and intimacy to the space. Photo © Roland Halbe On a level belowground, a wide concourse runs alongside the exposition hall. Photo © Roland Halbe An industrial-baroque armature supports the evanescent white membrane. Photo © Roland Halbe Image courtesy Massimiliano and Doriana Fuksas Image courtesy Massimiliano and Doriana Fuksas Image courtesy Massimiliano and Doriana Fuksas Image courtesy Massimiliano and Doriana Fuksas Model. Photo © Francesco Colarossi 1403-shenzhen-bao-an-international-airport-terminal-3-studio-fuksas.asp Sun, 16 Mar 2014 12:30:00 -0400 https://www.architecturalrecord.com/articles/7973-shenzhen-baoan-international-airport-terminal-3-by-massimiliano-and-doriana-fuksas Shenzhen Bao International Airport A canopy at the terminal’s south end extends to an oval ground-transportation center. As in the departures hall, folded-metal panes form hexagonal openings in the soffit of the canopy.   Photo © Leonardo Finotti Shenzhen Bao International Airport As in the departures hall, folded-metal panes form hexagonal openings in the soffit of the canopy.   Photo © Leonardo Finotti Shenzhen Bao International Airport Although vast, the departures hall is given definition by its undulating ceiling, and scale by freestanding “trees” that supply air and electric light.   Photo © Leonardo Finotti Shenzhen Bao International Airport The new terminal stretches almost a mile, with 63 contact gates and another 15 remote gates accessed by shuttle buses.   Photo © Leonardo Finotti Shenzhen Bao International Airport Hexagonal openings in the interior skin are formed by aluminum panels, some that fold out and others that fold in. To reduce costs, the architect limited the types of panels to create the honeycomb surfaces.   Photo © Leonardo Finotti Shenzhen Bao International Airport The terminal was built as a steel tube on a concrete substructure to help speed construction, so the project could be completed in three years.   Photo © Leonardo Finotti Shenzhen Bao International Airport On the arrivals level, flat ceilings give a different character to the space. (The scope of work for Studio Fuksas included designing stainless-steel counters at the gates and flight-information boards, as well as check-in “islands” and the retail boxes.)   Photo © Leonardo Finotti Shenzhen Bao International Airport Retail “boxes” stand inside the main departures concourse.   Photo © Leonardo Finotti Shenzhen Bao International Airport Image courtesy Studio Fuksas Shenzhen Bao International Airport Image courtesy Studio Fuksas 1003mainz-1.asp Fri, 19 Mar 2010 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.architecturalrecord.com/articles/8218-mainz-markth%C3%A4user-11-13-by-massimiliano-and-doriana-fuksas A new museum and exhibition space reveals the layers of history in the hills south of Rome.

]]> http://www.architecturalrecord.com/articles/12401 Wed, 02 Jul 2003 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.architecturalrecord.com/articles/12401-ex-scuderie-aldobrandini-by-massimiliano-and-doriana-fuksas Photography © Giovanna Piemonti Photography © Giovanna Piemonti Photography © Giovanna Piemonti