Beijing-based architecture firm Studio A+ designed The Central Ring Gallery in Hefei, China. Designed in 2008, the project took a whopping 10 years to start the construction and was completed by the end of July, 2019. Take a look at the complete story after the jump. More
Mecanoo teamed up with Beyer Blinder Belle on the revitalization project of New York’s largest circulating branch, the Stravros Niarchos Foundation Library. Take a look at the complete story after the juump. More
UAD has designed this striking cultural complex in Jiashan, Zhejiang, China. Jiashan Museum & Library is intended to offer local citizens a public cultural activity venue and to enhance the cultural vitality of the county. Take a look at the complete story after the jump. More
CCD / Cheng Chung Design recently completed their latest project in Hangzhou, China – Jinmao Star in the Bund·Qin Wang Fu Exhibition Hall. The exhibition hall provides a new window for showcasing the urban culture of Fuyang. The project draws inspiration from the landscape elements of the nearby Fuchun River while the the design concept […] More
AD Architecture recently completed their latest project in Shenzen, China, a temporary exhibition space for displaying paintings and kitchen products. Take a look at the complete story after the jump. More
Brainport Eindhoven is currently one of the leading innovative technology regions in Europe. To enhance its international positioning as an inspiring region of technology, design and knowledge, the Dutch city of Eindhoven has the ambition to realise a clearly identifiable, new, state of the art congress and conference centre. More
FABG architects recently completed the major transformation of the Verdun auditorium in Montréal, Canada. The transformation included peeling of the metal envelope of the object to revalue the historic architecture of the auditorium and modernizing the interior spaces. Take a look at the complete story after the jump. More
Studio Fivedot transformed a casino in Kent, Washington into a library. The design team repurposed an existing building which contributed to the revitalization of an area that had previously been in decline. Take a look at the complete story after the jump. More
Situated some 30 km west of Helsinki stands Kirkkonummi Library. The 1980’s building, has been reinterpreted thanks to JKMM into a space that embraces design, functionality and empathy. Partly overlooking the town’s medieval church, the landmark’s concrete structure has been enlarged and covered with copper shingle claddings. A considerate reference to the town’s naval heritage, […] More
aoe designed this stunning Cultural Exchange City Reception Center in Chengdu, China. The aim of the project was to illustrate the cultural mix and to merge the structure and its surrounding. Take a look at the complete story after the jump. More
Austin/San Antonio based firm Clayton Korte revealed the design of the State Theatre, a renovation project currently in progress in Austin, Texas. The renovation includes increased capacity and configuration flexibility with seated capacity targeted at 450 and full general admission at almost 600. On the exterior, a rehabilitated Art Deco façade highlights the original 1930s […] More
aoe have unveiled their concept of a rounded leaning library for the Songdo International Library Competition. Take a look at the complete story after the jump. More