National Eisteddfod of Wales’ Gold Medal for Architecture 2018 Shortlist news – a community hub, a private residence, an art gallery redevelopment, a conservation project and a hospice are in the running for a major prize for architecture.
Designed by ATAH The CTC (China Textile Center) is an atypical practice of art-involved commercial and has officially opened at the end of June 2018. The project is surrounded by eight high-rise towers and two super high-rise buildings under construction.
Meadowbrook Cabinet Basement, Seattle, design by Paul Michael Davis Architects – the benefits of compartmentalization have been taken to a new spatial level with PMDA’s innovative remodel, maximizing space while also creating a private sanctuary.
The study of the role of castles in Welsh culture earns a young architect a scholarship: Bethan Scorey, 23, from Cardiff wins the National Eisteddfod of Wales Architecture Scholarship which is supported by the Design Commission for Wales.
This project was designed in collaboration between Studio North and the University of Toronto Daniels School of Architecture. Over a 2 week period, Studio North led a design build seminar with the aim to create a new Welcome Pavilion for the village of Wellington, Ontario.
16 Church Street, Dumbarton office building in West Scotland – design by Keppie Architects – promoting a culture of flexible, collaborative working in a safe and healthy workplace, provided in a frugal, efficient and sustainable building.
ArchiPhonic Architectural Design was appointed to design a single floor, two bedroom private residence for a retired couple in the leafy village of Scarisbrick in West Lancashire
Bond Bryan Architects news – this British architecture office headquartered in Sheffield shortlisted for Architectural Practice of the Year and Project of the Year at 2018 Education Estates Awards.
Callaughtons Ash, Much Wenlock housing design by Architype – £2m exemplar Passivhaus residential scheme: South Shropshire Housing Association’s commitment to sustainability, quality and eradicating fuel poverty for housing association residents was the driving force.
JST Micro-design Laboratory intended to replace the wall with the combination of glass and steel. The outdoor light wishfully flows in the corridors and staircases, in the tone of “borrowing the light by digging the wall.”
Detail renovation combined two apartments, and were tasked with creating a guest bedroom that could have multiple usages, while still preserving the best view of the park.
2018 SBID International Design Awards finalists news – the world’s finest interior design schemes, from the ostentatious to the minimal, with work by Zaha Hadid Architects, Ron Arad Architects, etc.
Dublin-based practice McCullough Mulvin Architects start refurbishment and conservation works at historic former almshouse and garden in Kilkenny, a new home for The Butler Gallery – a vibrant contemporary art space in Ireland.
Battersea Phase 3A by Frank Gehry – construction news for €70 million façade contract: inspired by London’s typical regency style, the façade takes full advantage of the brightness of the buildings, thanks to the special undulating shape.