Atelier T.A.O.
Julius Taminiau Architects is evolving into Atelier TAO.
T.A.O. stands for Taminiau Architecture Office.
Next to that, the word Tao, is multifaceted and can be somewhat challenging to encapsulate fully in words, as it represents a fundamental concept.
- The Way or Path: Tao is often translated as “The Way” or “The Path.” It represents the natural order or principle that governs the universe. It’s the underlying source of everything and the path to harmony and balance.
- Unnameable and Indescribable: Tao is often described as something that cannot be adequately defined or put into words. It transcends human understanding and language.
- Harmony and Balance: Tao represents the idea of living in harmony with the natural order of things. It’s about finding balance and not forcing things to happen but allowing them to unfold naturally.
- Spontaneity: Tao encourages spontaneity and going with the flow. It suggests that trying to control or manipulate things too much can lead to disharmony.
- Non-action (Wu Wei): Wu Wei is a Taoist concept closely related to Tao. It means “non-action” or “effortless action.” It’s about acting in a way that is in harmony with the Tao, without excessive effort or force.
- Simplicity: Taoism emphasizes simplicity and living in accordance with nature. It suggests that a simple and uncluttered life is more in line with the Tao.
Overall, Tao is a concept that encompasses a deep understanding of the natural world, the human experience, and the interconnectedness of all things. It’s a guiding principle for living a balanced and harmonious life, often sought through practices like meditation, mindfulness, and self-reflection.
Tatami house in “make yourself at home”!
Friday 11 November our Tatami house was featured at “Make yourself at home” on @magnolianetwork and @discoveryplus.
At the moment only visible in the US but soon expected in Europe on HBO and Discovery.
About the show:
“ @maddiemoate explores unique homes across the globe that reflect their owners’ personalities, passions and philosophies for life. These visionaries dared to dream, build and live differently — challenging the way we see home.”
#magnoliaapp #magnolianetwork #floatinghouse #houseboat
Houseboat Floating House Amsterdam Architect Magnolia Discovery TV
Creation is fighting (Tadao Ando)
Very often creation is “fighting”, often fighting bureaucracy and the institutions behind bureaucracy. So, you can understand that we’re very happy to have fought bureaucracy together with the City of Amsterdam as an ally. Our studio’s ambition – or we believe it’s our obligation – is to make sustainable architecture. In this day and age, we simply need to integrate sustainable elements (like solar panels) into our environments. At the same time, we have the responsibility to create connecting and inspiring environments, so it needs to be done properly. In the case of “Tom Thumb” (a tiny floating house), we wanted to integrate a roof filled with solar panels into the architecture. We were however very limited by the maximum allowed height. We tried to convince the council – to make a positive mind shift – and help us fight bureaucracy. The council was convinced (it wasn’t easy) by our design intention and helped us achieve our goal (or from a global perspective our mutual goal). We’ve got planning permission. The tiny houseboat is super small in its form but hopefully, it will be big in its symbolic value. Dancing, instead of fighting…
Concept design for innovation hub in Zimbabwe
We’ve been working pro bono on a new design for Uncommon in Zimbabwe , Victoria Falls
Planning application tiny floating house in Amsterdam
We’ve just handed in the planning application for a tiny houseboat in the canals of Amsterdam…
Thank you Archdaily for selecting Shady Shed for the Building Of The Year Award !
Your vote would be much appreciated via: https://www.archdaily.com/971785/shady-shed-julius-taminiau-architects
We are looking for interns!
We are looking for the following qualities/characteristics:
- A little bit “obsessed” with architecture
- Affinity with our studio’s architecture
- Good aesthetic sensibility
- Living in Amsterdam
- Preferably you are available for a 6 months period (starting from Feb / March)
- Fluent in English
- Self-reliant
- Scientific orientated
- Curiosity
- Not afraid to make mistakes
- Diverse interests
- Social, friendly, respectful
- Like to work with your hands
- Excellent 3D software skills
- Knowledge and experience in BIM/Revit would be an advantage
Julius Taminiau speaking about Living on the water this Wednesday 8 september Londonon!
This Wednesday 8 September between 19:00 and 20:00 h (UTC+2) Julius Taminiau will be talking about floating architecture and living on the water together with Carl Turner (Turner Works), Sascha Glasl (Space and Matter), Chris Collaris (I29), Hilary Sample (MOS) and Lars Funding (Urban Rigger). Tune in via
We are looking for interns!
We are looking for the following qualities/characteristics:
– A little bit “obsessed” with architecture
– Affinity with our studio’s architecture
– Good aesthetic sensibility / strong graphic skills
– Living in Amsterdam
– Preferably you are available for a 6 months period (starting from September 2021)
– Fluent in English
– Self-reliant
– Scientific orientated
– Curiosity
– Not afraid to make mistakes
– Diverse interests
– Social, friendly, respectful
– Like to work with your hands
– Excellent 3D software skills
– Knowledge and experience in BIM/Revit would be an advantage
Should you be interested please send your portfolio to info@juliustaminau.com 🙏
Video & Podcast Music / Nature / Architecture
Last week I had the pleasure to talk to Karina from @thedesignstoryy about the arts; music and architecture. The interview can be:
Watched
https://www.thedesignstory.com/design-tv/detail/YTXRSSOM040621
Listened
https://www.thedesignstory.com/design-tv/detail/BZWC4KRC040621
Selected for “emerging architect of the year” for the Dezeen Awards
Thank you Dezeen for selecting us for the longlist of “emerging architect of the year” for the Dezeen Awards!
please find the link here : https://www.dezeen.com/awards/2020/longlists/julius-taminiau-architects
Jury for the “Gouden A.A.P.” Amsterdam architecture price
It was such an honour and pleasure to be asked for the jury of the Amsterdam Architecture Prize 2020 ( ” Gouden A.A.P. “) and to visit all the beautiful and inspiring buildings. Congratulations to Office Winhov and Tangram! Please find a link below with all the projects:
https://www.arcam.nl/trippenhuiscomplex-en-rhapsody-in-west-winnaars-gouden-a-a-p-2020/
Very excited to work on a “new” Startup Village in Zambia….
More information soon !
Construction Shady Shed started!
Somewhere in “t Gooi” ( Blaricum / Laren ) the curves of the Shady Shed a.k.a. Banana Barn become visible…. 🙂
Monocle “on design” podcast now available!
Please find the link below to listen :
https://monocle.com/radio/shows/monocle-on-design/432/dave-okumu-and-julius-taminiau/
monocle podcast 432 “on design”
“We meet the minds behind two new spaces designed to inspire creativity. Dutch architect Ellen van Loon discusses her design made with architectural firm Oma for Brighton College in the UK. And we also talk music-studio design with musician and producer Dave Okumu and architect Julius Taminiau.”
Startup Village featured at Urban Next !
Please find the full article in the link below:
https://urbannext.net/startup-village/
Potato Shed featured at Leibal
Please find the article in the link below:
Potato Shed featured at Archdaily!
Please see the link below for the article:
https://www.archdaily.com/925075/potato-shed-house-julius-taminiau-architects
Thank you!
Thank you @architects.underground for having us and giving us the opportunity to dive in deeper into the relation between architecture and music, body and soul! I feel we’re getting closer to our final goal: creating a music pavilion with the legendary Dave Okumu!
Architects Underground: “Body and Soul will be our main act of the evening where Julius Taminiau will look at the relationship between music and architecture as he tells the story how he and music producer Dave Okumu (Jessie Ware, Amy Winehouse, Kwabs, Adele, Grace Jones, Tony Allen) created a new music recording space in SE London. We feel lucky to host Julius as his practice has been selected by Wallpaper as “one of the most promising practices of the world” !
Wednesday 25th September (from 6pm) RIBA, 66 Portland Place, London (Jarvis Hall)
25th of September, Dave Okumu and I will talk about the relationship between music and architecture at the RIBA
Hope to see you there!
Tickets are available in the link below (incl cocktail 🙂 )
https://www.architecture.com/whats-on/the-architects-underground
Wednesday 25th September (from 6pm)
RIBA, 66 Portland Place, London (Jarvis Hall)
Tonight Potato Shed will be broadcasted at 18:50 H at Dutch Television NPO2 (NED2) Binnenste Buiten
Vanavond om 18:50 uur op NPO2 / Ned 2 wordt Potato Shed uitgezonden bij Binnenste Buiten