The top four firms in Architectural Record’s yearly ranking held tight to their places from 2016, reports the Architectural Record. AECOM, Perkins+Will, and Jacobs followed San Francisco–based Gensler, which clinched the No. 1 spot for the sixth year in a row, seeing more than $1.19 billion in revenue—an increase of more than $100 million since 2015.
Demolition of concrete pavilion by Tadao Ando, the only building by this celebrated Japanese architect in the UK. Manchester City Council desire to “refresh” Piccadilly Gardens, a green space in the city centre
One Independence Square is a development by Hejeij Group, designed by BAD. Built by Associative Data – a young international design and architectural practice with several offices in Spain (Barcelona), Dublin (Ireland), Lebanon (Beirut) – with OAB, Carlos Ferrater, and Vicente Guallart.
One Works + SAVE Engineering complete complex architectural and structural challenge of bringing the airport up to 21st century standards. The building extension is defined by a new 280-metre-long plaza featuring a dramatic gridshell roof that allows sunlight to filter down to the passengers below.
Orange Architects wins tender for Plot 42A, located in heart of harbour on IJburg in Amsterdam. With this winning scheme, called ‘Jonas’, the city has chosen a highly innovative residential building that achieves the highest level of sustainability: BREEAM Outstanding.
SUMMARY studio modular building system to build housing and multi–services spaces, in a common roadside area in Vale de Cambra, Portugal. The architects designed prefabricated elements to allow fast, cost-effective construction
Design: GM Architects with architect Andreas Vassilaros. Reconstruction of a private villa on this Cycladic island by Galal Mahmoud. The design studio focused on the exteriors of the residence, turning terraces into lively outdoors spaces but protected from the strong Mykonos wind.
Barretts Grove is a characterful building designed by Amin Taha + Groupwork using brick, wood and straw. Inside, the building holds a series of well-lit apartments; each with a wicker basket balcony sticking out from the facade.
TODD Architects complete £75m state-of-the-art Omagh Hospital and Primary Care Complex in County Tyrone, the first of its kind in Northern Ireland. Located on a greenfield site this innovative scheme replaces the previous 118-year old Tyrone County Hospital building.
Chicago Architecture Biennial Special Projects: a SO-IL and Ana Prvački collaboration, a Francois Perrin installation, Gerard & Kelly performances at Mies van der Rohe’s Farnsworth House; James Welling photos and at the City Gallery. “Make New History” starts September 16.
Design: J. MAYER H. und Partner, Architects. Building under construction, in the sweeping landscape of the Rheinaue and with a view of Düsseldorf’s city center. This high rise building shapes the silhouette of the Rhine’s left bank, not only in terms of its architecture, but also in terms of use.
Design: TheSize. The design aimed to ensure the perfect outcome for his passion project. The chef wanted to create and immersive environment to captivate his guests. The chef’s style of cooking and menu is heavily influenced by the surroundings, hence, the interior had to reflect that.
Design: Kleinewelt Architekten. The building was constructed in 1932 as a catering factory for workers. Later in 1950s, it was repurposed into pharmaceutical factory and later as offices. The original Constructivist appearance of the building had been completely destroyed.
The new learning and visitor resource will serve as a national conservation hub, using world-leading innovation to bring Scotland’s built heritage to life through technology and hands-on activities.