B-juxta architecten’s Post

Bringing buildings back to life Restoration of a listed building takes time - especially when the building has been abandoned for many years and is in poor condition. The building and structure need to be assessed historically and structurally in order to develop a comprehensive scheme for renovation. On this occasion this included site meetings with Heritage Consultants, Historic Carpentry Specialists and Planning Consultants to agree how best to preserve this fine 17th century farmhouse. Working alongside a specialist heritage consultants, archaeologists and structural engineers we have produced a comprehensive schedule of repairs - especially for the repair and retention of the timber frame and the painted brick infill panels - to be carried out during the refurbishment project returning this timber framed building to an attractive and comfortable dwelling once again. #architect #surveyor #buildingrestoration #restoration #listedbuildingrenovation #heritagepreservation #buildingreconstruction #studley #Alcester #architecturedesign #midlandsarchitects #survey #buildingsurvey

#construction #civilengineering #earthquakeengineering The basic form of traditional Japanese architecture is a wooden foundation or pillar resting on a “foundation stone”. The Japanese style of “Ishibatate” or “standing on the stones” traditional framing has been perfected over 2000 years of trial and error.  It is a framing style that aims to create a building that is so in tune with nature that it rests in it rather than being a prominent figure apart from it. The surface of the stone used as the foundation is uneven. The processing technique to precisely fit the wood into this uneven stone is called “Hikari-tsuke”. This style does not attempt to withstand an earthquake, rather using wood’s greatest strength, flexibility, the building implores several major strategies to absorb and disperse an earthquake’s energy. A foundation of columns on stone not fastened to the ground by any means. This strategy allows the building to shift as one in an earthquake’s tremors. a raised sub-structure called stiffeners instead of a sill foundation laid flat on stone or concrete. 

SOMETIMES A DRAWING JUST KNOCKS YOU OUT.....I did this drawing years ago for a stone restoration of an entryway. It illustrates the components of the entry canopy. What I truly love is the superimposed section overlay that brings the elevation to life, a different level of understanding. What do you think?...... #longliveourbuidings #lovethisstuff #lovewhatyoudo #entry #entryway #entrance #canopy #stone #stoneentry #stonemasonry #stonework #stoneart #archlovers #architecturaldesign #archilovers #architecturaldesigns #architecturaldetails #archilifestyle #architects #architect Matt Risinger Mark Wille Alexandra Baczek Stevos Baczek Shaun St-Amour Larry Clay Michael Ingui

The Sussex Dendrochronology Project Pilot Study is now underway, concentrating initially in West Sussex for a small group of buildings, before expanding throughout Sussex. The aim of this project is to use dendrochronology to accurately date domestic timber framed buildings in Sussex, to establish more accurate stylistic dating criteria and contribute to the national picture of historic vernacular architecture. Dendrochronology involves taking core samples from timbers and assessing the growth rings with a master chronology to arrive at a felling date for the tree from which the timber has come. This can be very accurate, with not only the exact year in which the tree was felled being established, but also sometimes the season. A construction date for a building can then be established as timbers were always used fresh or 'green', so within a year or so after felling. It looks to be a fascinating project as buildings from the earliest times right through to the end of the timber framing tradition will be dated, so covering about 500 years from the 1200s to early 1700s. Each building is initially inspected and analysed in detail to establish its type and features, together with suitability for sampling. Not all buildings and timbers are suitable, for example buildings which have been rebuilt with reused timbers, oak is generally required and ideally those which are slow grown with 50+ growth rings and with sapwood. If you live in a timber framed building or know of any particularly interesting/important buildings and would like them to be considered for the project, please do get in touch. Lets hope we can unearth some more fascinating buildings, like the building below which has a scissor braced roof dated to the 1230s! #archaeology #sussex #timberframe #dendrochronology #listedbuilding #historicbuilding #lpoc #vernaculararchitecture

Why do we love working with concrete? ❤️ Join us as we count the reasons, while uncovering three fascinating facts about renowned concrete structures worldwide. 1. 𝐃𝐮𝐫𝐚𝐛𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐲 ~ Concrete stands the test of time, and can endure for centuries. The Roman Pantheon with its iconic concrete dome (pictured here) is a prime example of concrete's longevity: it is still standing strong almost 2,000 years later! 2. 𝐕𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐲 ~ From the sleek and modern Burj Khalifa to the timeless beauty of the Sydney Harbour Bridge, concrete adapts seamlessly to diverse architectural styles and functions. #InterestingFact: The construction of the Burj Khalifa required a record-breaking 330,000 cubic meters of concrete! 3. 𝐄𝐧𝐝𝐥𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐏𝐨𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐛𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐞𝐬 ~ The creative freedom concrete offers knows no bounds. Whether crafting intricate facades like the Guggenheim Museum in Bilbao or forming massive dams like the Hoover Dam in Nevada, concrete brings any architectural vision to life. #DidYouKnow: The Hoover Dam contains enough concrete to pave a strip 5 meters wide by 2.5 meters thick all the way across America from San Francisco to New York City! #concrete #concretefacts #factoftheday #concretedesign #concretestructures #structuralengineering #interestingengineering

Repeating good engineering practices, that is golden (machine learning) path I would say. Also is surely favourable to have nice continuous supports for along the length of ceiling, as at the picture below :)

From #ideas & #drawings, to #construction, it has been a major challenge of all #architects in #history what to #create for #building for #humans. When we look at the ancient architectural drawings compared to modern drawings, it would be always interesting to see how precise it had been and they show all the setting out dimensions and curvatures! Architects used to work closely with the builders on site whose signature were imprinted on the actual stonework (not for memorial purposes but for salary reasons). Then, what are we looking for in order to be an architect of “Next level” after all these years? . #3dwow #architecture #library #history

Having this very conversation about a potential project that’s coming up. Conversion needs a different set of skills (not al) and a more inventive approach to simple demo & rebuild but it has a whole raft of positives if you persevere. First job is to find a strategy to bring the client with you

Here i was mastering my drawing, architecture, applied graphics skills. Drawing an entrance to Pažaislis Monastery using black chalk on old sketching paper and A1 portfolio, sketching creating shadows of the carved monestry door frame of Pažaislis Monastery and Church in Kaunas, Lithuania in year 2000. Mastering the drawing skills of heritage buildings. #heritage #architecture #drawing developing skills for future architectural technology 😀 #architecturaltechnology #CIAT

An inspiration for every engineer - Italian architecture. I took this photo in June. Leaning tower of Pisa is so beautiful and attracts many architectural tourists including myself. The leaning Tower of Pisa is kept from falling by a combination of factors. Firstly, it was constructed on a stable foundation of compacted soil and clay, which has helped to support its weight over the centuries. Additionally, the tower's unique architectural design, with its curved shape and gradually decreasing diameter towards the top, helps to distribute the forces exerted on the structure more evenly, reducing the risk of collapse. Furthermore, in recent years, extensive restoration and stabilization work has been carried out to counteract the tower's lean and prevent further tilting, using techniques such as soil extraction and counterweights. These measures have significantly reduced the risk of the tower falling. When I am looking at something sophisticated and beautiful I try to imagine the construction site of that time. Why are we having coordination, planning, and supply issues on our modern sites when builders of ancient times did a much more complicated job? #constructionsite #constructionmanagement