Chepos

27/10/2021

05/04/2021

The wait is finally over, the CHEPOS 67 is here, at last.
Collect it at CHEOPS desk if you come by for your exams, if not get it delivered by the committee. The link for the delivery option is in our bio.
Good luck with your exams.

15/03/2021

Have you ever wondered why bee's make their structures hexagonal and why not another shapes?
This interesting concept has been explored from an architectural stand point in our coming release of the CHEPOS. Stay updated on more information on the release.

09/03/2021

Urban sprawl is the unrestricted growth in many urban areas of housing, commercial development, and roads over large expanses of land, with little concern for urban planning. In addition to describing a particular form of urbanization, the term also relates to the social and environmental consequences associated with this development. Since the advent of the industrial era, sprawl has entailed no direct disadvantages, such as the loss of protection from medieval city walls. However, its disadvantages and costs include increased travel time, transport costs, pollution, and destruction of countryside.
This concept is also related to our current theme. Perhaps with the clues you can put it together now. DM if you wish you guess.

22/02/2021

The gherkin is a very well known landmark, with a natural ventilation system inspired by the fluid dynamics of the Venus flower basket. In practice however, London’s wind flow don’t quite match the dynamics of the ocean floor. The Gherkin isn't featured in our next edition of the CHEPOS, however it is related. Can you guess our theme? Stay tuned for more insights on our next edition.

04/11/2020

For the next edition of the Chepos Magazine there will be a new photo contest. Submit your best self-made pictures that capture the wonders of the Built Environment. You can send your best picture [email protected] and you might end up shining in the new CHEPOS edition.

23/06/2020

The third and last bundle of Chepos dealt with the different aspects of Temporary Architecture. This final article deals with the urgent need for architects to design temporary structures. Make sure to have a look at https://linktr.ee/chepos.

21/06/2020

For the Olympic Games that should have taken place this summer, the Tokyo Metropolitan Government decided to use a total of 43 venues, of which 8 are newly built permanent stadiums, 25 already exist and 10 will be temporary. Such a large amount of newly built and temporary venues does not only support the sports industry, but also touches the built environment. Do you want to know more about this topic? Then read the newest bundle!

19/06/2020

"It is hard to imagine the terms carbon neutrality and festival in a single sentence and yet it is made possible." Want to now more about festivals and sustainability, link to the bundle: https://linktr.ee/chepos

18/06/2020

Curious to find out what happy street is and how this Dutch creation swept the feet of everyone attending the world expo in Shangai 2010, check out this article in our latest bundle written by Tessa van Amelsvoort.
https://issuu.com/chepos_cheops/docs/bundol_3_-_temporary_architecture

12/06/2020

The third bundle of the Chepos is online! The core of this bundle is Temporary Architecture. Events like the World Expo and festivals are all temporary and so are the buildings and structures there. This bundle investigates these structures, their design, and the thought behind it. Next to that, the question “Why do we need temporary architecture?” is discussed and the impact of one of the largest temporary investments, the Olympic Games, is examined. Go check out the third bundle and get to know everything about Temporary Architecture!

https://issuu.com/chepos_cheops/docs/bundol_3_-_temporary_architecture

The third bundle of the Chepos is online! The core of this bundle is Temporary Architecture. Events like the World Expo and festivals are all temporary and so are the buildings and structures there. This bundle investigates these structures, their design, and the thought behind it. Next to that, the...

28/05/2020

Check out this pictorial in the new Chepos bundle about ongoing building projects in Eindhoven. You can go for a walk/run AND learn something about constructions. Isn't that amazing? link: https://linktr.ee/chepos

27/05/2020

The pandemic has far-ranging consequences. Even the economy, which is not directly related to any disease, will suffer from its impact. Read more about it in the 2nd bundle of Chepos.

https://issuu.com/chepos_cheops/docs/bundle_2.0_yas

26/05/2020

Are the idea of "Property" and "Priority" just a social construct or is it a deeply en-rooted value within our lives. Explore the concept of it and find a way to use it to your advantage in an article written by Jacob Voorthuis.
https://issuu.com/chepos_cheops/docs/bundle_2.0_yas

22/05/2020

The second bundle of the Chepos is online! The theme of this bundle is Pandemic. People all over the world are dealing with the consequences of the pandemic. Each article highlights one aspect of the Pandemic and its consequences. Several questions will be asked, like: How are we going to deal with the ever-growing and ever connecting society? What professions and sectors are of greatest importance? But also, is there finally time for the environment to recover? Read the newest bundle to get insight into these questions!

https://issuu.com/chepos_cheops/docs/bundle_2.0_yas

The second bundle of the Chepos is online! The theme of this bundle is Pandemic. People all over the world are dealing with the consequences of the pandemic. Each article highlights one aspect of the Pandemic and its consequences. Several question will be asked, like: How are we going to deal with t...

17/05/2020

Drawings and sketches show the approach and thoughts behind the grand ideas of architects. When analysing the timeline of drawings by a certain architect, it is possible to discover concepts and recognise obsessions or patterns that architects have had (unconsciously) over time. The same happens in the case of Israeli architect Zvi Hecker.

Find out more in the most recent Chepos Online Bundle!
https://issuu.com/chepos_cheops/docs/single_-bundle_1_-_editorial_selection_2020

15/05/2020

Do you recognise these cool contemplative cartoons? They are made by Léon Krier, an ideologist entailing a return to the traditional European city, in turn conjuring images of romantically dense, small-scale architecture and walkable streets. Check out the pictorial in the editorial selection, https://issuu.com/chepos_cheops/docs/single_-bundle_1_-_editorial_selection_2020 (also featured in Archdaily.com shorturl.at/gwxCV ).

13/05/2020

It might seem very unrealistic, but the chique and fancy shopping streets of Amsterdam were once the silent witnesses of a conflict of a scale never seen in the Netherlands after the second world war. Editor Aron den Otter and guest writer Stefan Aalbersberg elaborate on the battle for affordable living space that took place in Amsterdam in the seventies and eighties. What should be a day of celebration with the coronation of Beatrix, turned out to become on with a battle. Check it out in the newest bundle of the Chepos Magazine!

https://issuu.com/chepos_cheops/docs/single_-bundle_1_-_editorial_selection_2020

12/05/2020

Castle Vianden, a Luxembourgian construction that has seen many transformations over time. Aron den Otter explores these changes in depth in an article in our online bundle. Read about it here: https://issuu.com/chepos_cheops/docs/single_-bundle_1_-_editorial_selection_2020

08/05/2020

The first Chepos Bundle is online! Due to the current situation regarding the Coronavirus and therefore the switch to online, the Chepos cannot stay behind. Three bundles of articles will be released in the coming period of which this is the first one. Each bundle will have a common theme that links the texts and their corresponding layouts, of which this is the Editorial Selection. The bundle contains a selection of a few of the most promising articles. They range from the fascinating history of a famous street in Amsterdam all the way to building in the icy climates of the Antarctic. The bundle will give you a tour through the in-depth analysis of daylight in architecture, the timeline of the geometrical sketches by Israeli architect Zvi Hecker and the fascinating history of Castle Vianden in Luxembourg. Go to the Chepos Issuu page and read the first bundle!

https://issuu.com/chepos_cheops/docs/single_-bundle_1_-_editorial_selection_2020

The first Chepos Bundle is online! Due to the current situation regarding the Coronavirus and therefore the switch to online, the Chepos cannot stay behind. Three bundles of articles will be released in the coming period of which this is the first one. Each bundle will have a common theme that links...

06/05/2020

This week's Chepos Online is about a new and exciting project in the middle of Eindhoven. It is always good to stay updated about what is happening in your city, so have a good read!

05/05/2020

Check out this awesome new online bundle we are working on!

29/04/2020

This week's Chepos Online talks about the way the Netherlands are going to reach the Paris Climate Agreement through the renovation of existing neighbourhoods. Have a good read!

22/04/2020

This weeks mini article is about a small neighborhood in London, its unique sustainable lifestyle.

15/04/2020

This week's Mini Article is about the voluntary work by professional architects, engineers and other specialists. Does it happen often that those specialists design for free?

08/04/2020

Next up is a small story about the first temporary hospital in Wuhan. It is incredible to see how such a difficult constructive and logical process has been made so efficient.

01/04/2020

Since everyone is already online, the Chepos will continue here as well! Every week we will post a small article about an interesting topic. This week Quirine writes about a new building in Eindhoven: Haasje Over.

20/02/2019

Hi Chepos readers! Solving the housing shortage by building floating houses in Amsterdam, of course while being the most sustainable in Europe? Read the Chepos online by Sander to get to know more!

15/02/2019

Hi all! It’s been a long time, but here’s the newest Chepos Online! Joris wrote a piece on the new bridge in Genoa, designed by Renzo Piano. Want to know more about it? Heave a read 😄

20/12/2018

In the newest Chepos online you can read about experiencing the age of a building. This is the last Chepos online of the year, so enjoy! In name of the whole editorial board: have a nice holiday and a happy New Year! 🎇🎆

15/12/2018

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15/12/2018

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13/12/2018

Being multidisciplinary is taken to the next level by architect Balkrishna Doshi; who started in furniture and ended up in the built environment. Curious about his ideals and concepts? Read this week's Chepos online by Ananda Jaganathan!

05/10/2018

Contrast is a common theme in the built environment, but in this case in Rotterdam you have to take it very literally. Curious? Read about it in the latest Chepos Online.