How to generate a large-scale cultural attraction in a UNESCO World heritage site? This audacious building by architects Mauro Turin Architectes on the shores of Lake Geneva doesn’t try to fit in, but proposes a massive cantilever.
Design: ONG&ONG. The Cranes is a multi-shophouse project that expanded from the restoration and redevelopment of one shophouse to include two other adjacent shophouses
Design: Zaha Hadid Architects. With over 5 million residents, Riyadh’s population has more than doubled since 1990. To serve its fast-growing population, the city will build a new public transport system. The building will contain six platforms over four public floors and serve as a key interchange and terminus for 3 lines.
Design: EMBA, led by the architect Enric Massip-Bosch. This 110m high Barcelona building is a “contextual tower” that has a double reading, from near and afar, in response to the two scales that such tall buildings must address
This contemporary Caribbean island property located in Bonaire, a special municipality of the Netherlands, is designed by Silberstein Architecture. Photovoltaic panels power all lighting and the A/C compressor, a solar water heater provides 100% heating for pool, an underground cistern stores rain water for irrigation and the house is aligned with local trade winds to create a cross breeze effect.
Design: NL Architects. Spordtgebouw is a combined sports facility for three separate schools in the so-called ‘Leerpark’. Traditionally, individual schools have their individual gymnasiums. A higher degree of collectivity of course enhances complexity but sharing also creates added value. During the day the building is dedicated to the schools, but in the evening and weekends it is open to everybody.
Design: Studio RHE. This is London’s first ever women’s only private members’ club. It is for health-conscious women who want the very best in therapeutic and medical treatments. Members can have workout sessions with celebrity personal trainer, Matt Roberts, or be treated by the Queen’s doctor, Dr Tim Evans.
Design: GCP Architects. Arena Pantanal hosted it’s first official match between Mixto (MT) and Santos F.C., for the Brasil Cup first round. With design by GCP Architects, the new arena is gaining national and international prestige due to the concern over the legacy and the various eco-efficient solutions employed.
Architect: Kendle Design Collaborative; Interior Design: Jack Wozniak. Programmatically the home is split into two zones, one a 4300 sf. residence for the owners, a couple requiring a very low maintenance lifestyle, and another zone for their extensive family and friends who visit the Arizona sunshine often
Design: Stanton Williams. A new canalside Pavilion at King’s Cross has been approved by Camden Council. The three storey building, designed by Stirling Prize winning architects Stanton Williams, will be located to the east of Granary Square, adjacent to Regent’s Canal.
Design: Terry & Terry Architecture. This project is an addition to and remodel of an existing mid century ranch house. It was designed for a retired couple, who desired a single-story home with open, accessible space. The addition, located in the rear garden area, is connected to the original structure by way of a transparent hallway that allows the garden to extend into the core of the house.
Design: Travis Price Architects. The home is a path through the West Va hills. The path splits and meanders to know where… to know where nothing is left but self and nature. The cloak of nature and soul are equally in harmony punctured by growth and rebirth all afloat. Swaying trees and swirling winds scoop clouds of water to feed the split trees. A rock opens as a stairway and leaves paths to take in or out.
Design: Travis Price Architects. The home is much like an iPod. As one approaches it is at once a surreal object that stands like a wall, but beckons and then with the slightest movement opens and invites one in. The simple path divides the lower level of auto from the above dwelling place.
Design: Diamond Schmitt Architects. The Montreal Symphony Orchestra tonight inaugurates the pipe organ at Maison Symphonique. The 6,489-pipe colossus is a design collaboration between Jack Diamond, Principal, Diamond Schmitt Architects and Quebec-based organ manufacturer Casavant Frères.