Cardiff Library Building, Wales by BDP
The external metal cladding is inspired by the random appearance of books on shelves – the upper floors of the building will also create a new window on the Cardiff skyline with dramatic views over the city.
JS Bach Chamber Music Hall Manchester, ZHA
Zaha Hadid Architects have created a unique chamber music hall specially designed to house solo performances of the exquisite music of Johann Sebastian Bach.
Canterbury School Milford, Connecticut building
Canterbury School Aquatic Center, American swimming pool, CO, USA design by BRB Architects – Connecticut building images
House_Sz, Japan, Building, Architect, Images
House_Sz – an open residence inwards and out – House Sz is a residence designed for a couple in their thirties. The goal was to provide a living environment with a rich atmosphere that is open, inwards and out, through the implementation of two different courtyards.
Ivy Sydney Bar + Restaurant
Ivy Sydney Bar + Restaurant: A venue unlike any other, Sydney’s Ivy is not only a hit with the city’s socialites (such as Hugh Jackman and Nicole Kidman for example) but is garnering design awards in the southern hemisphere as an urban playground.
Redcar Competition: RIBA open design contest
Following an international design competition, one of the region’s most ambitious seafront regeneration plans was unveiled which will transform Redcar seafront and create the first-ever 80 ft ‘vertical pier’ on this stretch of coast.
Bologna Civic Offices Building, Italy
Bologna City Council commissioned a new 33,000 m2 office building to house their Municipal head offices. They needed to bring together 1,000 employees currently scattered in 21 locations throughout the city.
POLE NORD, Luxembourg Invik Bank
The name “POLE NORD” (North Pole) says it all: the façade reminds of breaking-out ice blocks and the interior with its cutting edges reflects a bizarre ice world.
Irishtown Health Centre, Irish Healthcare Building
The Health Care Centre at Irishtown was commissioned by the Health Services Executive to provide primary care services for the people of the locality. Patients visit the centre for dental, nursing, GP and therapy treatment.
Hotel Brosundet Building: Snøhetta Norway
Hotel Brosundet has been designed in a warehouse along the harbour in the old part of Ålesund on the west coast of Norway. The warehouse was built as part of a prestigious rebuilding effort after the great fire of Ålesund in 1904
Teenage Cancer Trust Unit Cardiff – Wales Building
Designed by ORMS Architects and Designers, the £3.4m new build is a dedicated cancer unit that creates a specialised environment for young people who fall between adult and paediatric cancer care.
Ambar Reggiani Richard Rogers, Light Fitting
Leading European lighting specialist, Reggiani has teamed up with renowned architecture practice, Rogers Stirk Harbour + Partners, to create ‘Ambar’, a new versatile light fitting for exhibitions and retail spaces.
Congo school buildings Article 25 Africa: DRC
Congo School Buildings – breaking ground at 3000 metres. Rebuilding schools using Climate Responsive Design in the high plateau region of the Democratic Republic of Congo
Vabaduse Square Rakvere: Estonian Competition
Vabaduse Square Rakvere, Estonian Architecture Competition to be transformed into concert hall + conference venue – architect, St Pauls Church building