Bjarke Ingels Group wins the international architectural competition for the new Vltava Philharmonic Hall. The complex program of the Philharmonic is housed under a series of sculptural roofs that serve as an extension of the public space of the adjacent square and the riverbank on which it lies. The new Philarmonic, with its openness and […] More
Shanghai-based architecture studio Atelier Diameter share with us one of their latest projects : Art Gallery Extension of Nanjing University of Arts. The two-story art exhibition hall conveys a great sense of public space and a stunning concrete texture, that plays with arch elements and volumes. Take a look at the complete story after the […] More
Les architectes FABG designed the new Repentigny Theatre in Repentigny, Quebec. The theatre was designed to be far less introverted than a typical urban theatre, with public sections extending onto the façade, forecourt, and gardens. The terrace is capped with a cross-laminated wood panel roof that, when lighted at night, proclaims the space’s identity on […] More
aoe have designed the Wanzhou Yongjiang Reception Center, on the edge of a cliff with a vertical height of about 30 meters, close to the Yangtze River. Take a look at the complete story after the jump. From the architects: The project is located in Wanzhou, Chongqing, on the edge of a cliff with a […] More
Portland-based firm Hacker recently completed their latest project in Milwaukie, Oregon – Ledding Library. Located on a unique site at the edge of downtown between a sensitive natural area, a city park, and City Hall, the 18,000-square-foot library’s form takes advantage of the beautiful setting, bending across the site to capture sweeping views of the […] More
CLB Architects recently completed works on ‘Plume’, a temporary installation now on display in Jackson, Wyoming. Residing on the grounds of the Teton County Library, Plume is part of the annual GlowNights celebration, an exhibit of light-based installations put on by the Jackson Hole Public Art. The various artworks energize community public spaces in an […] More
WIDE HORIZON have recently completed their latest project in Hainan Province, China – Luxe Art Gallery. The project serves as the sales center of the Lu Island project of WIDE HORIZON, but also an art museum. Take a look at the complete story after the jump. About the project: Art has always been the driven […] More
Studio A+ designed this stunning art gallery in Hefei, China. The architecture and landscape have combined to create a warm and welcoming public area where people may readily access, experience, and celebrate art while feeling inspired and informed. Take a look at the complete story after the jump. From the architects: The design was finished […] More
Portland based architecture studio Hacker recently completed their latest project – Fariborz Maseeh Hall at Portland State University, an academic building interior and exterior renovation. Located in downtown Portland, Oregon, the project transforms a fortress-like building originally built in the1960s into a modern, interactive light-filled academic hub. Driven by a desire to create an engaging, […] More
Studio Zhu-Pei recently completed works on the Yang Liping Performing Arts Center in the city of Dali, China. The Performing Arts Center is located between Dali Cangshan Mountain and Erhai Lake. Inspired by local nature and climate, the performance center uses a composition of big canopy roof and flowing topography to invite users into an […] More
This impressive open air concert hall is work of OPEN Architecture shaped for a location north of Beijing in China. The location is within a valley known for being part of the Ming Dynasty’s Great Wall. OPEN Architecture shapes the concert hall as a prehistoric boulder, or perhaps a meteorite of unknown origin, giving the […] More
Ris Interior Design designed this innovative gallery space located in Taichung City, Taiwan. Take a look at the complete story after the jump. More