Lonate Ceppino Library, Italy, Building

Lonate Ceppino Library building

The pre-existing building for the new Lonate Ceppino Public Library already belonged to Lonate Ceppino’s historical heritage. On a rectangular plan, the two levelled buildings housed the Civic Library on the ground floor, while the first floor had been left unused.

Imperial War Museum North Landscape – IWMN

The design for a pedestrian promenade and public realm area in front of Imperial War Museum North by London-based FoRM Associates has been granted full planning permission on behalf of Peel Media by Trafford council.

King’s Cross Gasholder Competition, London

King's Cross Gasholder Competition London design

Five innovative and varied designs have made the shortlist of the Gasholder No. 8 design competition at King’s Cross Central, the delivery partners have announced. Design ideas include an events space within a giant reflective ball, a helter skelter slide and a serene pavilion with water features

RIBA Jencks Prize 2009: Buildings, Architects

Jencks Prize 2009, RIBA, Architecture, Buildings, Winners, Shortlist, News RIBA Jencks Prize 2009 Royal Institute of British Architects Awards 16 Nov 2009 RIBA Jencks Prize 2009 Winners CHARLES CORREA TO RECEIVE 2009 RIBA JENCKS AWARD Award presentation and talk by Charles Correa on 24 Nov Tickets available to the public RIBA Jencks Prize 2009 Buildings … Read more

Ardrossan Beach Pavilion Competition: Irvine Bay

The Royal Incorporation of Architects (RIAS) has been commissioned by Irvine Bay Regeneration Company to manage a process to select an architect-led multi disciplinary team for a proposed development in Ardrossan.

Seaton New Town Community in Toronto

Seaton New Town Community in Toronto

BDP has won its first project in Canada, the competition to design a sustainable new community for 70,000 people in Seaton, Toronto. The community is intended to create 35,000 jobs based around green industries and investment as well as new energy technologies and solutions.

Centre for Contemporary Arts Nottingham

Centre for Contemporary Arts Nottingham Building

Interviewed on TV Adam Caruso explained some of the thinking behind the building, but that ‘life is more important than architecture’. The memorable leitmotif is the repeated scalloped wall panel with subtle lace patterning – reminding us that Nottingham made its name from the manufacture of lace.

JDS Book, AGENDA – Architects

AGENDA, architecture Book by JDS : architectural book relating to a monograph, a diary, and a collection of essays, interviews, and conversations – JDS Book