Penthouse V in Pörtschach, Austria

Penthouse V in Pörtschach in Austria

Design: Destilat Architecture + Design

In the course of the revitalisation of the former Werzer cinema in Pörtschach, which was designed by the well-known “Wörthersee-Architect” Franz Baumgartner in 1930, parts of the roof truss were raised to make room for a spacious penthouse.

Shanghai Library, China Building

Shanghai Library China

Design: Schmidt Hammer Lassen Architects. The main part of the library will float above two pavilions that will house a 1200 seat performance venue, exhibition and events space and a children’s library, that will all open up towards a series of landscaped courtyards and gardens.

Houdini Sportswear Shop in Oslo

Houdini Sportswear Shop

Design: Snøhetta, architects. The Swedish outdoor company Houdini has opened its first store in Oslo. Situated in one of Oslo’s most bustling and fastest growing shopping areas, the recently opened signature store marks the launch of a new retail brand concept for Houdini.

National Masterplan 2040 in Kuwait Vision

National Masterplan 2040

Global architecture and design firm Perkins+Will has been selected by Kuwait Municipality to devise the country’s Fourth Structural Plan 2040, a national masterplan that aims to transform Kuwait into a commercial and financial hub.

SBID International Design Awards 2016

Bussola Restaurant in Dubai

LW Design Win Restaurant Design Award At SBID Awards 2016 – rustic reclaimed timbers contrast with luxurious Italian Statuario Marble, with highlights in a brushed bronze metal finish.

Thermal Baths in Bad Staffelstein

Thermal Baths in Bad Staffelstein

Architects: Lucem Lichtbeton. The public swimming pool in the Bavarian city Bad Staffelstein is Bavaria’s hottest and strongest saltwater emerging from 1600 m deep drilled spring

RIBA House of the Year 2016 Winner

Murphy House, New Town, Edinburgh

Murphy House in Edinburgh by Richard Murphy Architects wins the 2016 RIBA House of the Year. The architect designed for himself a deeply personal space filled with tricks, surprises and references to his own design heroes.

Chester Theatre Building + Library & Cinema

New Chester Cultural Centre Building

This cultural centre building design by Bennetts Associates Architects provides two theatres, a cinema and a public library in the historic centre of the city. It incorporates the listed shell of a former Odeon cinema and a new brick and translucent glass extension.

Temple Quarter Enterprise Zone Building in Bristol

Temple Quarter Enterprise Zone

Design: Grimshaw Architects

This master plan includes a newly created site which unlocks a previously isolated piece of land. It prioritises pedestrians and cyclists with a new walkway, the Brunel Mile, and a new public square set to reinvigorate the area.

Ubisoft Office in Quebec workspace design

Ubisoft Office in Quebec workspace design

Design: LumiGroup. An ambitious relocation project, the design of this new studio was done in an integrated way under the direction of the firm Coarchitecture, mandated by Ubisoft Quebec for this architectural challenge

VMZ House in Londrina, Paraná Property

VMZ House

Design: ZIZ architects

Over 10 years ago, a couple, both doctors, moved from São Paulo State to Londrina. The Gaudi building caught the attention of the family because of its large balcony and period construction with a unique style.

Cups Nine in Trikala, Greece

Cups Nine in Trikala

Design: Normless_architecture studio & workplace. A new Cups Nine shop opens, this time as a Cafe & Patisserie. The building is located in the heart of the school district, opposite of one of the most popular city squares.

Transparent Shell in Guangzhou, China

Transparent Shell

Design: PONE Architecture. In answering the question on how to integrate architecture to further interact and blend cities, environments, human beings and space, PONE Architecture created the architectural sculpture “Transparent Shell”.