2024-05-05T15:14:03-04:00 https://archinect.com/news/article/150178173/antarctic-architecture-is-finally-taking-shape Alexander Walter 2020-01-10T15:01:00-05:00 >2020-01-16T01:43:51-05:00 <img src="https://archinect.gumlet.io/uploads/1e/1eeeab27d59947cca07d4add63cddc15.jpg?fit=crop&auto=compress%2Cformat&enlarge=true&w=1200" border="0" /><em><p>Throughout the 20th century, architecture in Antarctica was a pragmatic and largely makeshift affair, focused on keeping the elements out and the occupants alive. [...] Construction in Antarctica, long the purview of engineers, is now attracting designer architects looking to bring aesthetics &mdash; as well as operational efficiency, durability and energy improvements &mdash; to the coldest neighborhood on Earth.</p></em><br /><br /><p>The <em>NYT </em>looks at the increasingly maturing architectural designs of Antarctic research stations, from early, highly pragmatic shelters to Britain&rsquo;s now iconic <a href="https://archinect.com/news/article/66652455/halley-vi-antarctic-research-station-opens-february-5" target="_blank">Halley VI</a>, designed by <a href="https://archinect.com/firms/cover/66652456/hugh-broughton-architects" target="_blank">Hugh Broughton Architects</a>, all the way to the brand new (and very nice looking) Brazilian Comandante Ferraz Research Station which opens this month.<br></p>