‘Foster + Partners: the Art of Architecture’ will be staged at Galeri PETRONAS, Kuala Lumpur, from 7 March to 12 May 2013. The exhibition is the first major survey of the studio’s work to be held in Southeast Asia and follows critically acclaimed recent shows in Hong Kong and Shanghai.
New Building in Amposta: the competition raised the construction of two buildings with very different programs and scales.
Paper Chandeliers is a big undulating roof made out of paper tubes that articulates the spatial environment mediating between the art installation and the architectural project.
Renowned artist Richard Deacon – a past Turner Prize winner – has created a dramatic sculptural cornice for St James’s Gateway, The Crown Estate’s first redevelopment in its 10-year plan to transform St James’s.
Passive Houses in southern China: Peter Ruge Architekten sets new standards of sustainability through the design of “Passive Houses”, currently being built in southern China.
Architect Frank Gehry said: “Maggie was bright and sunny and open and fun and whimsical and smart as hell. She was a real creative spirit, she had a healthy curiosity and she tried things, and in a sense I emulated her.
Kathryn Findlay, architect, Scotland – Homes for the Future, buildings & interiors – Kathryn Findlay architect, Japan, Scottish architecture + housing
The new British Embassy building in Sana’a is one of the first embassies to be built following the Foreign and Commonwealth Office’s review of security of their overseas network, which was prompted by the threat from international terrorism to Britain’s diplomatic missions around the world. Architecture by Design Engine Architects, England, UK
The apartments are facing Boulevard Balmont on the South and benefit from a panoramic view of the city due to the sloped topography of the site.
Piscine Tourcoing, French Olympic Swimming Pool building design by Mikou Design Studio, Architects, France: French aquatic architectural design
The ACCR Building has been built to the campus of Yapi Kredi Bank Operational Center in Gebze. The building – named by its programs (Archive) on basement floor, (Call Center) ground floor and (Restaurant) first floor – is a prism of 75×30 meters.
Located about 230 km northwest of Bucharest, on Olt Valley, the hills of Dragasani – an old winemaking tradition area – AVINCIS ensemble comprises: a mansion, a winery composed of two buildings (A and B) and the park.
Cardiff City Centre Redevelopment, Wales – HASSELL has been commissioned by the city council to master plan two key areas of the city centre – Callaghan Square and the area around Cardiff Central Rail Station.
The Seattle Art Museum (SAM) will unveil MIRROR, a permanent art installation for the façade of SAM by artist Doug Aitken that will become a new landmark in downtown Seattle.