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The building, designed in 1992, was conceived as a reference library and research centre on plants as well as a public performance space for theatre, conferences, exhibitions and other municipal events. It was also envisaged as a peaceful sheltered space and tea house within the 5 hectare landscape designed by Kathryn Gustafson.
Nicknamed ’Pregnant Oyster’, Schwangere Auster (German), formerly titled Benjamin-Franklin-Halle. Built by USA for International Building Exhibition in 1957
Saemien Sijte holds a very important position in the education and preservation of the South Sami culture, identity, language, history and community.
Centre de Cultura Contemporania de Barcelona, CCCB, Spain – design by Pinon, Viaplana, Mercade, Architects – Barcelona Centre of Contemporary Culture photos
Similar to Beirut, the House of the Arts and Culture is inspired by the diversity of cultures; stimulating the imagination by integrating the sensitivities of various artistic domains.
The Northwest area of Copenhagen is located in the diverse and lively transition zone between the dense urban Nørrebro area and the villa neighbourhoods at the edge of the city.
The site is in the middle of the historical center of Soignies, a stone throw away from the imposing XII century collegiate that overshadows the surrounding fields.
Located at the heart of Sunset Strip, West Hollywood, California is Prism, a new three story cultural center. The mission of the cultural center is to become a cornerstone of artistic experimentation, carving a new niche for the arts in Southern California.
The Culture Island in Middelfart is a gleaming, characterful presence on the newly created island off the Middelfart waterfront. The circle described by the island and marina contrasts with the rectangularity of the landward side.
DLA Architecture has been chosen as the winners of the competition to design a new Cultural Centre in Northwich. Their scheme, ‘The Salt Market’ was chosen through a two stage competition which in the first stage attracted over 100 entries from architects all over the world.
The Mosaic Foundation is a non-profit organisation founded in 1998 by the spouses of the Arab Ambassadors to the United States. Its goal is to aid women and children in their local U.S.
Amsterdam city planning councilman Maarten van Poelgeest announced the winner of the adaptive reuse design competition for the two former sewage treatment silos in Amsterdam’s Zeeburg district
With its remarkable, sculptural shape, the culture centre of Utrecht piques the curiosity of the endless stream of passers-by and future users of the library, cinema, shops, and book café integrated in the building.
House of Arts and Culture Beirut: design by Lebanon architecture competition winner – Alberto Catalano. Cultural project funded by a grant from the Sultanate of Oman to the Ministry of Culture of the Republic of Lebanon.
Architect Kyu Sung Woo, based in Cambridge, Massachusetts, has designed the Asian Culture Complex, establishing a new touchstone for May 18th Democracy Plaza in downtown Gwangju, South Korea.
The Office for Metropolitan Architecture has learned that there has been a serious fire at the Television Cultural Centre (TVCC), the building adjacent to the headquarters of China Central Television (CCTV).
Invited Architecture Competition win. One of a national network of centres run by the social foundation of Spanish bank La Caixa.