#rcr arquitectes

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Horizon House, Girona - RCR Arquitectes

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RCR Arquitectes, “La Roureda”, 1999-2000, La Canya, Girona.

Fotos de Eugeni Pons

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Musée Soulages, Rodez, France. By RCR Arquitectes, shot by kevindolmaire

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Les Cols Pavilions / RCR Arquitectes

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Soulages Museum by RCR Arquitectes https://thisispaper.com/mag/soulages-museum-rcr-arquitectes

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From New Atlas:

Incredibly slim Dubai skyscraper will be just one apartment wide

By Adam Williams

November 01, 2024

Work is currently underway on an extremely slim new skyscraper in

Dubai. Despite its supertall height of 380 m (1,246 ft), the

tower will be just one apartment wide – or 22.5 m (73 ft).

Not to be confused with the New Muraaba, the Muraba Veil is

designed by Pritzker Prize-winning RCR Arquitectes. It also

involves engineering firms WSP and Arup, with Muraba developing.

Inspired by traditional Arabian housing, it will be located on a

prime spot in Dubai and wrapped in a porous stainless steel

Mashrabiya-style mesh, or "veil," intended to take the sting out

of the harsh Dubai sun. Its interior will consist of 73 floors

and from the renders we can see it will be a lot longer than

wide, allowing it to fit 131 luxury residences.

The apartments themselves will range from two to five bedrooms,

with prices starting from AED18,000,000 (US$4.9 million). Each

spans the full width of the tower, providing unobstructed views

of the Dubai skyline and indoor-outdoor living. As you'd expect,

for that sort of money there will be lots of amenities, including

a restaurant, art gallery, cinema, an amphitheater, and even a

subterranean spa.

"Muraba Veil is our response to the unique landscape and culture

of Dubai," says Rafael Aranda, Founder at RCR Arquitectes. "Our

goal was to design a building that feels connected to its

surroundings while pushing the boundaries of what a skyscraper

can be. The Veil stands as an emblem of a new architectural

approach – one that reflects both heritage and modernity."

The Muraba Veil is the latest of several ultra-slender

skyscrapers that are either already completed or at the planning

stage, including 11 West 57th Street, and the Pencil Tower Hotel.

We've no word on the expected date of completion for the Veil at

this time.

https://newatlas.com/architecture/muraba-veil-dubai/

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in Dubai that will have a width of just 22.5 m (73 ft) ...

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From Phys.org:

Communications user terminal prepares for historic moon flyby

By Ariana Tantillo

Massachusetts Institute of Technology

November 4, 2024

In 1969, Apollo 11 astronaut Neil Armstrong stepped onto the

moon's surface—a momentous engineering and science feat marked by

his iconic words, "That's one small step for a man, one giant

leap for mankind." Three years later, Apollo 17 became NASA's

final Apollo mission to land humans on the brightest and largest

object in our night sky. Since then, no humans have visited the

moon or traveled past low Earth orbit (LEO), largely because of

shifting politics, funding, and priorities.

But that is about to change. Through NASA's Artemis II mission,

scheduled to launch no earlier than September 2025, four

astronauts will be the first humans to travel to the moon in more

than 50 years. In 2022, the uncrewed Artemis I mission proved the

ability of NASA's new spacecraft Orion—launched on the new

heavy-lift rocket, the Space Launch System—to travel farther into

space than ever before and return safely to Earth.

Building on that success, the 10-day Artemis II mission will pave

the way for Artemis III, which aims to land astronauts on the

lunar surface, with the goal of establishing a future lasting

human presence on the moon and preparing for human missions to

Mars.

One big step for lasercom

Artemis II will be historic not only for renewing human

exploration beyond Earth, but also for being the first crewed

lunar flight to demonstrate laser communication (lasercom)

technologies, which are poised to revolutionize how spacecraft

communicate. Researchers at MIT Lincoln Laboratory have been

developing such technologies for more than two decades, and NASA

has been infusing them into its missions to meet the growing

demands of long-distance and data-intensive space exploration.

As spacecraft push farther into deep space and advanced science

instruments collect ultrahigh-definition (HD) data like 4K video

and images, missions need better ways to transmit data back to

Earth. Communication systems that encode data onto infrared laser

light instead of radio waves can send more information at once

and be packaged more compactly while operating with less power.

Greater volumes of data fuel additional discoveries, and size and

power efficiency translate to increased space for science

instruments or crew, less expensive launches, and longer-lasting

spacecraft batteries.

For Artemis II, the Orion Artemis II Optical Communications

System (O2O) will send high-resolution video and images of the

lunar surface down to Earth—a stark contrast to the blurry,

grainy footage from the Apollo program. In addition, O2O will

send and receive procedures, data files, flight plans, voice

calls, and other communications, serving as a high-speed data

pipeline between the astronauts on Orion and mission control on

Earth.

O2O will beam information via lasers at up to 260 megabits per

second (Mbps) to ground optical stations in one of two NASA

locations: the White Sands Test Facility in Las Cruces, New

Mexico, or the Jet Propulsion Laboratory's Table Mountain

Facility in Wrightwood, California. Both locations are ideal for

their minimal cloud coverage, which can obstruct laser signals as

they enter Earth's atmosphere.

At the heart of O2O is the Lincoln Laboratory–developed Modular,

Agile, Scalable Optical Terminal (MAScOT). About the size of a

house cat, MAScOT features a 4-inch telescope mounted on a

two-axis pivoted support (gimbal), and fixed back-end optics.

The gimbal precisely points the telescope and tracks the laser

beam through which communications signals are emitted and

received, in the direction of the desired data recipient or

sender. Underneath the gimbal, in a separate assembly, are the

back-end optics, which contain light-focusing lenses, tracking

sensors, fast-steering mirrors, and other components to finely

point the laser beam.

A series of firsts

MAScOT made its debut in space as part of the laboratory's

Integrated Laser Communications Relay Demonstration (LCRD) LEO

User Modem and Amplifier Terminal (ILLUMA-T), which launched to

the International Space Station (ISS) in November 2023.

After a few weeks of preliminary testing, ILLUMA-T transmitted

its first beam of laser light to NASA's LCRD satellite in

geosynchronous (GEO) orbit 22,000 miles above Earth's surface.

Achieving this critical step, known as "first light," required

precise pointing, acquisition, and tracking of laser beams

between moving spacecraft.

Over the following six months, the laboratory team performed

experiments to test and characterize the system's basic

functionality, performance, and utility for human crews and user

applications. Initially, the team checked whether the

ILLUMA-T-to-LCRD optical link was operating at the intended data

rates in both directions: 622 Mbps down and 51 Mbps up. In fact,

even higher data rates were achieved: 1.2 gigabits per second

down and 155 Mbps up.

"This first demonstration of a two-way, end-to-end laser

communications relay system, in which ILLUMA-T was the first LEO

user of LCRD, is a major milestone for NASA and other space

organizations," says Bryan Robinson, leader of the laboratory's

Optical and Quantum Communications Group. "It serves as a

precursor to optical relays at the moon and Mars."

After the relay was up and running, the team assessed how

parameters such as laser transmit power, optical wavelength, and

relative sun angles impact terminal performance. Lastly, they

contributed to several networking experiments over multiple nodes

to and from the ISS, using NASA's delay/disruption tolerant

networking protocols.

One landmark experiment streamed 4K video on a round-trip journey

from an airplane flying over Lake Erie in Ohio, to the NASA Glenn

Research Center in nearby Cleveland, to the NASA White Sands Test

Facility in New Mexico, to LCRD in GEO, to ILLUMA-T on the ISS,

and then back. In June 2024, ILLUMA-T communicated with LCRD for

the last time and powered off

"Our success with ILLUMA-T lays the foundation for streaming HD

video to and from the moon," says co-principal investigator Jade

Wang, an assistant leader of the Optical and Quantum

Communications Group. "You can imagine the Artemis astronauts

using videoconferencing to connect with physicians, coordinate

mission activities, and livestream their lunar trips.

https://phys.org/news/2024-11-communications-user-terminal-historic-moon.html

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This week's images ...

Flowers in the indoor conservancy at the Minnesota Landscape

Arboretum. https://tinyurl.com/23u95lzm ...

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Looking like a face, this image combines mid-infrared light from

NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope, and ultraviolet and visible

light from NASA’s Hubble Space Telescope. The smaller spiral on

the left, IC 2163, passed behind NGC 2207, the larger spiral

galaxy at right. https://tinyurl.com/22xnqr33 ...

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Migratory birds fly in the Hongze Lake Wetland National Nature

Reserve in Suqian, Jiangsu province, China, October 30.

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Scottish photographer David Gilliver uses a light sabre and long

exposure to create effects like this "Ribbon Dance."

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The Stone Bridge over Bull Run, west of Washington DC, at sunrise

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Guelder Rose berries at the Lewes Urban Arboretum in Lewes,

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Red autumn leaves at the Westonbirt Arboretum in Gloucestershire,

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A large tree in Gaithersburg, Maryland, showing its colors.

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Our painting of the week is "Murnau [Germany], Street With Women"

(1908) by Wassily Kandinsky. https://tinyurl.com/2y2mj6bf ...

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Basically me breathing fire about the suggested projects for the enlargement of the National Archaeological Museum

Okay so, the National Archaeological Museum in Athens is the largest archaeological museum in Greece (no, it's not the Acropolis museum). The museum is housed in a beautiful 19th century neoclassical building.

Since then of course, there's been a shitload of unearthed antiquities that also deserve "national museum" status. Consequently, the Greek state decided the expansion of the museum. Apparently, they did not wish to make a completely separate museum of equal status which, idk, might be a good or a bad call, I have no opinion on this. They agreed on an expansion but, thank God, they realised that there shouldn't be an obvious invasive work in the outerior of the 19th century building (or, in other words, they don't feel confident to create a seamless continuation of equally good neoclassical aesthetics), but you know what, self-awareness is a good thing. Besides, there is also no room for a proper expansion.

So the specialists? (Idk how they are called lol) decided to proceed with an underground expansion. Which, again, I don't know if it's as good an idea as a separate museum, but whatever, that's not my problem. The state took various suggested plans for this expansion and inevitable modifications to the yard from Greek and international architect company collaborations.

They have already picked the winner and it's a design by David Chipperfield Architects and Alexandros Tompazis INC.

And much like I predicted, it's the most "go girl give us nothing" option. Now, I don't want to be unfair. It is not a bad plan. But it seems a little simplistic. And also contemporary enough to not match well with the museum but also NOT contemporary enough to be novel. Also I think there was a better alternative option. (BTW as you see the plan is lowering the surrounding area in order to create an underground interior while the old grounds remain undisturbed.) I believe this seemed the least invasive, that's why they chose it.

There have been 9 alternatives and actually kudos to the... specialists (seriously what's a name for them???), they have decided to make an exhibition about them, to give the full picture of the designs, because they considered them pretty good too. Are they though? Let's see them.

By Herzog and de Meuron & Aeter Architects. Here, see, this one gets pretty invasive to the old grounds, as the entrance is on the same level and at the front of the museum.

By Adjaye Associates & Kizi Studio. I am not sure how this explains what they are planning to do with the underground level. Or are they suggesting small units in the gardens outside the museum. If so, it's a no from me. Also, these cube negatives for a roof might look good in the photo but I bet they would look unfinished in real life.

By Ateliers Jean Nouvel & George Batzios Architects. Ummm.... what are these giant sheets? I don't understand. Are these canopies under which the extra exhibits are going to be exhibitied in open-air?! It cannot be... Are they the entrances to the underground level? Whatever it is, it doesn't make much sense. Also what is the structure on the back of the museum, extending vertically?

Diller Scofidio + Renfro (D S + R) & VAP Architects & Neiheiser Argyros. Look, clearly all people involved put thought and work into it. For example, this one, it really tries to make a novel proposition. However, I believe you don't need to overcomplicate stuff with totally different elements. It's a 19th century building, it does not need sloping gardens and glass entrances. If the building was modern, sure. But not in this case.

By Kengo Kuma and Associates & K-Studio. Go girl give us nothing and also take from what we already have.

By RCR Arquitectes & Parmenides – Longuepe – Mari. Another instance of "I don't understand how to expand on a 19th century neoclassical building".

By SANAA & Buerger Katsota Architects. I don't understand. Does this suggest smaller buildings in the periphery? Or just the removal of half the gardens?

By Thomas Phifer & Tsolakis Architects & Calliope Kontozoglou. This one is apparently a design for the underground interior. I like this one, how it gets the natural light. Of course, this means there would be holes in the gardens though...

And now my winner, by OMA & Rena Sakellaridou SPARCH PC.

Seriously, I want to cry because to me there is a correct choice and it's clearly this one!!! It's the only design that takes into account the classical aesthetics. It is a design that is complementary to the museum. It also creates two underground entrances. The only drawback might be that it needs a bit of extra legwork but not so much to discourage from it. Let alone that there will certainly be elevators. And yes this one is more invasive than the official winner but IMO it could as well be an improvement to the current look. I am SO bitter now. Again, the official winner is not bad but this!!!! Look at it! Good job, Rena girl. And OMA. :(

Thoughts? I'm adding a relaxed poll here.

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RCR Arquitectes

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В Дубае анонсирован проект небоскреба Muraba Veil, который станет одним из самых узких и высоких зданий города. С высотой в 380 метров и шириной всего 22,5 метра, эта уникальная 73-этажная башня будет рассчитана на 131 квартиру, каждая из которых займет всю ширину здания. В небоскребе предусмотрены просторные апартаменты с 2-5 спальнями, спроектированные в арабском стиле, с внутренними двориками и тенистыми зонами, создающими комфортное и эстетичное пространство. Здание Muraba Veil расположится на шоссе Шейха Зайда у канала, в стратегической точке Дубая, и станет новым символом инновационной архитектуры города. За проект отвечает испанская архитектурная студия RCR Arquitectes, получившая в 2017 году Притцкеровскую премию — одну из самых ... https://dubaysk.ru/news/v-dubae-postroyat-ultrauzkiy-neboskreb-muraba-veil-vysotoy-380-metrov-unikalnyy-proekt-ispanskih-arhitektorov/?feed_id=2842

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В Дубае построят небоскреб в ширину в одну квартиру

В Дубае ведется строительство удивительно тонкого небоскреба Muraba Veil, который достигнет высоты 380 метров при ширине всего 22,5 метра. Дизайн небоскреба разработан победителем премии Притцкера, архитектурной фирмой RCR Arquitectes, и вдохновлен традиционной арабской архитектурой. Здание будет обернуто в пористую сетку из нержавеющей стали в стиле Машрабия, чтобы смягчить воздействие жесткого дубайского солнца.

Подробнее https://7ooo.ru/group/2024/11/03/917-vdubae-postroyat-neboskreb-vshirinu-vodnu-kvartiru-grss-352844323.html

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RCR: SOULAGES MUSEUM, RODEZ / FRANCE

transversal cell spaces along a spine.....a set of boxes of varying height, depth, and separation, but which follow a rhythmic order. 

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Failing the Test of Time

The famed Sant Antoni Library by RCR Arquitectes, Catalonia’s only Pritzker Prize-winner, has been undergoing a complete renovation since September 2023 — only 16 years after opening its doors in 2007. That’s very little time. Even the average McDonald’s fast food restaurant on an Los Angeles strip is expected to last longer than that. The celebrated library is currently shut down for almost…

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#RCR Arquitectes #Edificio Plaça Europa 31 | 2006-2011

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Montsacopa Claypit Space, Olot - RCR Arquitectes

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Barberí Laboratory, Olot, Spain - RCR Arquitectes

https://www.rcrarquitectes.es/en/

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RCR Arquitectes, Pista d'Atletisme Tossols-Basil, Olot, 1999-2001