North Bund Competition Shanghai, China
In the selection procedure for taking part in the ‘North Bund’ international ideas competition in Shanghai Gensler, USA, Cox, Australia and AS&P, Germany were the companies that prevailed.
Wallace Monument Visitor Centre, Stirling attraction
Lee Boyd Architects have recently completed an extension to the existing visitor facility at the Wallace Monument near Stirling. The building opened to the public on Wednesday 25th March 2009.
Elmgrove Point Plumstead: London Property
Residents have started moving into the distinctive new 20-storey Elmgrove Point – a £25 million development in Plumstead, south-east London, designed by Alan Camp Architects for housing and regeneration group LHA-ASRA.
Zhengzhou Masterplan, China Design Competition
Zhengzhou Masterplan, China design by Albert Speer & Partner Architects, Germany – Chinese architecture competition, master plan architecture contest images
RIBA President Angela Brady
Angela Brady elected next President of the RIBA: she will become President Elect on 1 September 2010 and will take over the two-year elected presidency from Ruth Reed on 1 September 2011
St Patrick’s Island Bridge Calgary Competition
The redesign of St Patrick’s Island is the centerpiece of an ambitious redevelopment strategy for Calgary’s East Village. Charged with transforming a neglected urban island into an engaging park, we drew on the ecological history of the island for inspiration to increase its biodiversity and create a “living island.”
Tata Steel Enclosure, London Building
The pavilion is constructed from ‘post-tensioned steel technology,’ a technique believed to be the first of its kind to be applied as a solution for temporary infrastructure in the UK
Fibrasa Connection Vitória, Espírito Santo building
Fibrasa Connection, Vitória, Brazil: Königsberger Vannucchi project for Rossi enters Guinness World Records as biggest marker of augmented reality in world
Girvan Community Hospital: Ayrshire healthcare building
The project consists of a new build on a Greenfield site which is a replacement for the existing Davidson Cottage Hospital and Girvan Health Centre. The new building incorporates in-and-out-patient activity (primary and secondary care) as well as General Medical Services.
Pugh + Scarpa Architects Los Angeles, California
Pugh + Scarpa Architects, Los Angeles, California design studio – USA architecture, buildings, American Architect – L.A. design studio images
Montpellier Architecture Festival, France
This festival is conducted by the association CHAMP LIBRE with the cooperation of Montpellier city, the national architectural university and some local architects
Kilchurn Castle Scotland: Loch Awe ruined building photos
This is a ruined structure on a rocky peninsula at the northeastern end of Loch Awe, in Argyll and Bute, Scotland.
Medina Pool House Pavilion Washington
Medina Pool House Pavilion, Washington, USA: the owners sought a Japanese teahouse influence, owing to his heritage and their shared appreciation for the tranquility of those designs.
House in the Trees: Preston Home, WA
House in the Trees Washington: An eight-acre site filled with tall fir trees was designated as a tree preserve, with the owners committed to protecting those trees.