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ZHA shortlisted in 2nd Sejong Cultural Centre competition
Creating an interconnected sequence of indoor and outdoor public spaces that are enveloped by nature, Zaha Hadid Architects’ proposal for the 2nd Sejong Cultural Centre in South Korea is defined by the city’s history and its unwavering optimism for the future.
ido & Friends Café, Kunming, China
Designed by Aurora Design Office, ido & Friends Café is located in Kunming, Yunnan, China. Just like its brand name, “ido & Friends,” the brand’s owner envisions this space to be more than just a café with diverse coffee offerings from different origins and flavors.
Vivo for Healthier Generations, Calgary, Alberta
DIALOG, a design practice focused on improving the well-being of local communities, along with Vivo, have announced the opening of the reimagined Vivo for Healthier Generations facility in the northwest community of Country Hills, Canada.
Business Innovation Building, Lehigh University, PA
VMA’s newly-completed Business Innovation Building on Lehigh University’s Asa Packer campus is now open. Designed with flexibility and technological readiness in mind, the $35 million project enables Lehigh’s College of Business to prepare students for real-world exchange and collaboration.
Lawrence Park House, Toronto, Canada
StudioAC introduces Lawrence Park Residence, located in a tree lined residential neighbourhood in North Toronto. The project brief requested attention to function to create a home that a family could grow into while ensuring the formal response was equally considered and the space was subdued and minimal.
Cajuí Restaurant São Paulo, Brazil
Located in the Vila Madalena neighborhood in São Paulo, the Cajuí Restaurant, signed by VAGA Arquitetura, was inspired by culinary concepts – which include the use of natural ingredients in the dishes and the premise of being accessible to all
BCO Awards 2023 winners, British Council for Offices
BCO Awards 2023 news: Barclays Glasgow Campus wins ‘Best of the Best’ at the British Council for Offices’ National Awards, also taking home the ‘Corporate Workplace’ award. The office was joined by six other award winners
The Zeus Signature Collection, Limassol Blu Marine, Cyprus
Leptos Estates have released the highly anticipated Zeus Signature Collection, within the second luxury residential tower at Limassol Blu Marine in Cyprus. Properties will consist of one, two and three-bedroom luxury apartments and will benefit from breath-taking views of the Mediterranean Sea.
Merkurhuset Offices, Gothenburg, Sweden
Olsson Lyckefors Arkitektur announce completion of new project Merkurhuset. It is a newly built office building in central Gothenburg Sweden. The building was awarded the Swedish Architect’s Kasper Salin Award earlier this year. It is the most prestigious title in the country. Subsequently it was nominated for the upcoming version of Mies van der Rohe Awards.
Development of Edinburgh’s Trinity Academy: plans
A planning application has been submitted to City of Edinburgh Council for the second phase of development at Trinity Academy, a secondary school set within the Victoria Park conservation area in the north of the city.
Villa A, Aerdenhout, The Netherlands
Paul de Ruiter Architects designed Villa A. with a deep regard for nature. Located in the dunes of Aerdenhout, The Netherlands, this sustainable and energy-neutral villa offers ample residential comfort, while staying connected to the adjacent Natura2000 nature reserve.
Vršovice Twins, Prague, Czech Republic
From the Vršovice apartment, twins emerged. The 40 m2 floor plan was divided into two resembling units by architects. The interiors of each unit were inspired by the texture of the original plasterwork. The so-called “Blues” unit is overall darker, playing with black accents and smoked glass.
Cainiao Headquarters & Industry Park, Hangzhou
Designed by Aedas Architects in Yuhang District of Hangzhou, China, Cainiao Headquarters consists of a 5-storey office building design complemented with a plenitude of communal spaces.
Sharjah Architecture Triennial 2023 News, UAE
Sharjah Architecture Triennial reveals details of new commissions and site-specific projects for its 2023 edition, The Beauty of Impermanence: An Architecture of Adaptability, UAE – architects news