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September 5, 2024
September 5, 2024 White Arkitekter has shared photos of Observation Tower Kärven on the Swedish west coast, which they completed after winning Varberg Municipality’s architectural competition. Recently opened, the tower in Getterön nature reserve north of Varberg, measures 39 feet (12m) high and 22 feet (7m) wide, and is constructed with 140 beams in a […]
September 4, 2024
In the heart of Montreal, within the iconic 47-story landmark, 1 Place Ville Marie, lies the new TEC Energy office, a perfect union of modern design, sustainable practices, and historical significance. 1 Place Ville Marie, originally designed in 1962 by the legendary architects I. M. Pei and Henry N. Cobb, has always stood as a […]
September 4, 2024
Office S&M Architects has shared photos of a home addition they designed for a Victorian house in North London, that includes glazed pink pillow-shaped tiles. The handmade glazed tiles in a pink shade complement the home’s warm brick tones and draw upon the clients’ love of municipal architecture. These tiles have been custom-made for the […]
September 3, 2024
Oslo studio Fragment has developed a demountable wooden apartment building system, offering a flexible framework for adaptable and sustainable living. Illustration of several Rammeverk buildings that form a yard with food and common functions on the ground level. The window placement in the facade is based on the user workshops and how they placed windows […]
September 3, 2024
Foster + Partners has developed a masterplan with Türkiye Design Council to accelerate Turkey’s recovery from a devastating earthquake, while honouring the city’s ancient heritage and capitalising on opportunities to give it a more resilient and environmentally-friendly future. On February 6th, 2023, the Hatay region of Turkey was devastated by an earthquake that killed more […]
September 3, 2024
Office S&M has skilfully reworked a Victorian terraced house in north London, creating a spacious and eye-catching home for a young family of four. Photos French + Tye Office S&M’s remodelling and extension of a Victorian terraced house in north London draws on the clients’ love of municipal buildings and public infrastructure, resulting in a […]
August 29, 2024
A key section of the Sydney Metro, Australia’s biggest public transport project, has finally opened. Set to total 46 stations and 113km of new railway line, we take a look at four of the stations that have just completed, designed by Foster + Partners, Architectus, Cox Architecture, Woods Bagot and John McAslan + Partners. Sydney […]
August 29, 2024
Office of Displaced Designers (ODD) is calling on UK construction professionals for urgent funding to equip architects and designers in Gaza with the skills to rebuild from the ruins of their homeland. Founder Shareen Elnaschie and one of the co-directors Elizabeth Cunningham explain how you can help. What is Office of Displaced Designers? ODD is […]
August 28, 2024
Architecture firms Sadar+Vuga, Arhipro, and Studio Kristof have collaborated to create an eye-catching residential building in Ljubljana, Slovenia, with undulating balconies. The building, which houses apartments, is situated at the edge of a triangularly shaped site and is surrounded by various non-fenced, open, and inclusive public spaces. The elliptical shape of the building allows for […]
August 27, 2024
In Fitzrovia, Central London, White Red Architects has given an old warehouse a new lease of life as a garage and office space in a project that re-connected a client with their great grandfather. Photos James Retief “We found an old photograph and the story began to unravel,” said Joe Haire, director of Shoreditch-based practice, […]
August 23, 2024
The historic Arding & Hobbs department store in Clapham Junction has undergone a mixed-use restoration by London studio Stiff + Trevillion, now offering a gym, food hall and office space. Photos Richard Chivers Originally constructed in 1910, the Arding & Hobbs department store was a prominent fixture in the Clapham Junction neighbourhood. However, following the […]
August 23, 2024
New York City’s High Line is now home to ‘One High Line’, a pair of sculptural towers designed by Danish studio Bjarke Ingels Group (BIG). Photos Evan Joseph Joining a notable collection of buildings by architects such as Frank Gehry, Jean Nouvel, and Shigeru Ban on New York’s Highline, ‘One High Line’ features two distinct […]
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