The team of Grimshaw and Gruen Associates has been approved to begin the third and final phase of the new LA Union Station Master Plan. The Masterplan will include a new multi-modal concourse, a relocated bus plaza and the potential integration of a high speed rail station at the site.
Design: XML Amsterdam (NL). For the West Kowloon Cultural District competition in Hong Kong, XML designed a new Arts Pavilion. By reimagining the classical Miesian pavilion typology of a glass box and roof, the XML proposal sets out to create a pavilion that offers two distinct types of exhibition spaces. Under a large canopy, a glass-enclosed box offers a 4.5meter high unobstructed space, that can be adapted to an infinite amount of layouts for the exhibition of painting, sculpture, video, photography and other media.
Design: VPANG architects ltd + JET Architecture Inc + Lisa Cheung. WKCDA announces the results of the Arts Pavilion Design Competition.
The West Kowloon Cultural District Authority (WKCDA) have announced that VPANG architects ltd + JET Architecture Inc + Lisa Cheung, have been appointed to design the Arts Pavilion in the West Kowloon Cultural District, after achieving first prize in a single stage international design competition.
BNP Paribas Fortis outlines plans for its new headquarters designed by be baumschlager eberle. Following an architectural design competition run in 2013, BNP Paribas Fortis has chosen this architecture office to build its new HQ. After demolishing the current building, construction of the new premises is expected to be completed towards the end of 2021.
Sheppard Robson-designed Siemens HQ in Masdar City officially opens, setting a new standard for sustainability. Multi international award-winning building achieves LEED Platinum standard, making it one of the most sustainable buildings in the Middle East
Dubai building designs – key UAE property developments, Middle East buildings + construction: UAE architecture news – Dubai real estate developments.
Concorde and aerospace centre project news, Bristol, England: Focus Consultants and architects, Purcell have been appointed to draw up designs for a multi-million pound heritage museum and learning centre dedicated to aerospace
Danish schmidt hammer lassen architects and Hong Kong based Thomas Chow Architects appointed to design the new Island School in Hong Kong, China. The 28,000-square-metre new building is a sustainable learning landscape.
BuckleyGrayYeoman wins planning for City Road office refurbishment granted planning approval by London Borough of Islington Council. Commissioned by Helical Bar, the redevelopment of the 1960’s Maple House building will provide 5,700 sq m office accommodation in close proximity to Old Street’s Silicon Roundabout.
Design: GSSArchitecture
Pilkington Planar™ supports a new era at Durham University Business School
Durham University Business School’s new £16million fit-for-purpose building utilises NSG Group’s world class Pilkington Planar™ to create an inspiring space for students to learn.
The city of Kaliningrad’ announces an open International architectural and city-planning competitive tender for the Concept of area development in the historical center of Kaliningrad – Korolevskaya mountain and its locality
High-rise construction in North America: Toronto continues to lead the way, and remains North America’s high-rise boomtown with 130 skyscrapers currently under construction. New York City, the “real” center of North American high-rise architecture, only appears in second place on 91 buildings.
Design: OAM Architecture. The project focuses on a close relationship between metropolitan areas and the countryside represented by large areas of cultivated fields named “Parco Sud Milano”.
Scott Resnick announce Foster + Partners as design architect of 551 West 21st Street – a modern, 19-story luxury condominium overlooking the Hudson River in West Chelsea. 551 West 21st Street features 44 large-scaled residences, including three penthouses. Beyer Blinder Belle is the executive architect, and construction of the fully-financed building is under way with anticipated occupancy in the fall of 2015.
Design: Josep Lluís Mateo – MATEO ARQUITECTURA
This three-storey row house was built on Passatge Marimon in the Sant Gervasi neighbourhood, with a direct view from the main thoroughfare of Avinguda Diagonal. The client wanted commercial premises on the basement floor, ground floor and mezzanine, and two floors of dwellings, with two apartments per landing.
Design: Valerio Olgiati, architect. Seen from a distance the floor plates projecting from the facade with their elliptical openings look like flying carpets with ornamental borders
Design: Luis Vidal + Architects (LVA). The £2.5 billion Heathrow’s new Terminal 2 development is the first in the UK by Luis Vidal + Architects. The Queen’s Terminal is to serve 20 million passengers a year. This building has taken five years to complete and includes the main Terminal 2 building, a monumental new sculpture by artist Richard Wilson RA, a 1,340-space car park, an energy centre and a cooling station.