Don’t Move, Improve! 2016 Houses
New London Architecture house extension contest news: 33 projects have been shortlisted for Don’t Move, Improve! showcasing some of the most innovative home extensions in London.
Copenhagen Architectural Photos: Building Images
Copenhagen architectural photos: new Denmark architecture images from places like Ørestad / Amager – selection of building pictures of designs in Danish capital.
Marischal College Aberdeen Council HQ
New photos of Marischal College in Aberdeen, one of the largest, and finest, granite buildings in the world, restored to the ‘Silver City’s’ skyline once again, after a major £40m redevelopment by Holmes Architects.
Just Be Apartments Ciudad de México
Design: Arqmov Workshop. Just BE is an apartment building located in Colonia Condesa, a neighbourhood renowned for its social and commercial activity as well as its nightlife.
Mirrors Cafe Gifu, Honshu, Japan: bandesign
Design: Hisanori Ban of bandesign, Architects. Inspired by a row of cherry trees: Strongly connecting with nature, the ‘motive’ is an invitation for visitors by the reflective gables creating a forest of cherry trees.
Camley Bridge in King’s Cross
Moxon Architects have designed a new pedestrian bridge for the King’s Cross Central Development Partnership at its landmark project in the heart of London, King’s Cross.
Zagorje Cottage, Kumrovec: Croatia House
Design: PROARH, architects
The unintrusive design interprets the traditional straw covered house. This humble building was renovated taking into consideration the characteristics of local heritage and design.
Villa Materada, Istria House, Croatia
Design: PROARH, architects
The main inspiration was found in the idea to make an homage to Istria-red soil and bright skies in coordinance with functional demands.
St Thomas’ Hospital East Wing London
Design: Arup. Redevelopment of the 13-storey building, which includes intensive care and cardiac care facilities, has allowed St Thomas’ Hospital to improve both patient care and the working environment for staff in one of the UK’s largest hospitals.
Fusion Sale Center in Xiamen, China: Building
Design: Kris Lin architect
Design of this Chinese building is dominated by two themes: “opposition” and “harmonization”.
125 Greenwich Street Tower New York
Design: Rafael Viñoly Architects. This condominium tower is due to house 275 units. The building is due to be 91 stories high. Units range in size from a 403-sqft studio to a three-bedroom 3,625 sqft apartment.
Walmer Duplex Residence in Toronto, Ontario
Design: Mehdi Marzyari
Restoration and Transformation of a landmark Edwardian residence built in 1905-1910 is the new owners, a university professor and his family’s contribution to the historic neighbourhood of the Annex in downtown Toronto.
Boston University School of Law Master Plan
Original building design: Josep Lluis Sert, architect. Bruner/Cott’s restoration, renovation, and expansion of Boston University’s School of Law campus includes a comprehensive renaissance of the 265-foot, eighteen-story Law Tower and Pappas Library and a new 93,000 sf classroom addition.
Gensler Moves to Custard Factory Birmingham
The world’s largest global architect, design and planning practice, Gensler, has launched a new office in Birmingham – its first UK office outside of London.