The rich culture of Turkey includes a monument to human achievement, invention, and practicality – a site called Cappadocia. More than two thousand years ago, the people of the region sought a strong, permanent and imposing shelter.
The inspiration for the “Knot” bench comes from a Pole-Design architectural concept of multi-purpose entertainment centre; design and rendering by Pole-Design project group.
The Arch in Mandal, Norway. Historic white wooden houses, charming narrow streets, a river running though the center and beach and forest nearby. The town of Mandal is the essence of southern Norwegian idyll.
Villa Roces is integrated in an oblong terrain of about 70m long and 30m wide, situated in the forest surroundings of Bruges. The concept consists of a 50 m long and a 4.20 m high wooden wall flanking 6 m wide glass box is disposed.
Trianel Corporate Center Aachen, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany property design by gmp Architekten von Gerkan, Marg und Partner, Architects – Aachen office building
The new Domkyrkoforum visitor centre, facing the Cathedral in the Swedish city of Lund, uses Aurubis Architectural’s Nordic Brass panels to create a series of contemporary forms, generating new vistas and public spaces within its historic setting.
Cross Towers Seoul, Yongsan International Business District, South Korea – design by BIG – Korean skyscrapers revitalize the Han riverfront into a new commercial and residential center: Seoul Towers, Cross Towers
BDP’s design proposals for the £83m Pavilions Arena redevelopment have been approved by Plymouth City Council, paving the way for a planning application to be made by Akkeron Leisure, the appointed preferred developer.
In creating this striking, one-off design Spratley Studios overcame the issues surrounding a substantial increase in area on the site from 2,300 sq ft to 4,700 sq ft, and challenged the perceptions of architectural design in the area.
It is the magic touch of inspiration that makes Sanat Square stand out of its context. The design proposed for the monument on Sanat square is basically based on the concept of ‘geometric Kufi’ calligraphic forms.
The new government-backed Coast to Capital Local Enterprise Partnership has just agreed a £3m loan to the so-called i360 project from its Growing Places Fund. The government set up the fund specifically to beat the credit crunch and overcome lack of confidence from investors.
Richard Meier & Partners celebrates the completion of its first project in South America. The new Leblon Offices is a seven-story, sustainable structure incorporating generous natural light, and a unique composition of concrete, glass, and innovative vertical gardens
The Ask Goodman joint venture and architects Aedas are celebrating after winning a British Council of Offices North award for best corporate workplace for the 240,000 sqft Greater Manchester Police Force Headquarters at Central Park, east Manchester.
Vidago Palace Spa building: in stark contrast to the main building’s Belle Epoque opulence, this is a minimalist oasis of clean lines and white marble designed by Pritzker Prize winning architect Álvaro Siza Vieira