Abito Tower, Manchester – Greengate Building
BDP was awarded a commendation at the Civic Trust Award ceremony for Abito Apartments, Salford, Manchester.
Millennium Dome London, O2 Arena, Concert Hall
Millennium Dome London: O2 Arena building, England, UK – 11-screen cinema, indoor beach, 2 concert halls & exhibition space – design by Richard Rogers Partnership: major British music venue building, images + architect
Liverpool Building News 2008: Merseyside Property
Liverpool Building News 2008, Merseyside architecture photos & new plans – Liverpool Property updates, Northwest England developments + architects
Old Market Square Nottingham, Gustafson Porter
Old Market Square Nottingham design by Gustafson Porter, England: fluid inviting public space allows surrounding buildings to complement each other
Old Market Square Nottingham Awards
The jury said: ‘the fluid inviting public space allows the surrounding buildings both to complement each other and stand out for their architectural character”
Ordos 100 Villa – rocker-lange architects Mongolia
Ordos 100 Villa, Mongolian architecture – design by rocker-lange architects – Mongolian residential architecture: central Asian residence, Ordos villa
Historic Scotland Conference – Traditional Buildings
Historic Scotland addresses Energy efficiency in traditional buildings. Simple and inexpensive measures can make your home more energy efficient, a conference will hear 26 November at The Hub in Edinburgh.
Tony Owen NDM Architects, Sydney Office
Tony Owen NDM Architects, Sydney, NSW – images of key buildings, houses – New South Wales architecture studio, Australian architect practice news and information
33 Queen Square, University College Hospital
Designed by Devereux Architects, with the front addressing Queen Square by Allies and Morrison, the project was recognised by the judges for its importance in the urban context. In particular, it received special praise for the design of the elegant stone and glass façade to the square.
Lex Walsall Waterfront by Urban Splash
The competition, run with RIBA, called for architects to deliver an innovative new concept which would stand on a 2.1 acre site within the Walsall Waterfront scheme.
Red Box Design Group Architects Newcastle
Red Box Design Group Newcastle Architects, architecture practice – buildings, Tyneside architect office, English architecture firm news
Atelier A5 Architects Tokyo, Japan Studio
Atelier A5 Architects, Tokyo, Japan, Japanese architecture studio news and images – new houses, architectural firm projects
The Murezzan, St Moritz: Swiss Housing
Located in the Upper Engadine, one of Switzerland’s most scenic valleys, St Moritz receives up to a quarter of a million visitors a year, who are attracted to the famed natural beauty and alpine pursuits.
Museum of Conflict Tripoli Libya Building
Museum of Conflict Tripoli, Libya Design Competition design by Metropolitan Workshop, Architects: the museum will house permanent and special exhibitions on Libya’s unique history, telling the story of campaigns and conflicts that have shaped the country from colonial power to independent state.
Al Faisaliah Complex, KSA – Riyadh Building
The 240,000-sqm Al Faisaliah Complex is centred around Saudi Arabia’s first skyscraper – a distinctive 267-metre-high office tower.
Wuhan Pebble Towers, Chinese skyscraper
2 high rise towers, which will comprise of a 200m tall 5 star hotel and 150 m high apartment building above a 4 storey mixed commercial and leisure podium.
Carré d’Art Nimes: Musée d’Art Contemporain
The Carré d’Art shows how a building project, backed by an enlightened political initiative, can not only encourage a dialogue between ancient and modern architectures but can also provide a powerful catalyst for reinvigorating the social and physical fabric of a city.