Convent de Sant Francesc is one of those projects which redefine modern architecture, designed by David Closes Architects it is a conversion of an 18th century church into an auditorium and a multi-functional cultural facility in Catalonia. The project itself, especially the entrance photo above are now one of architecture scene’s most recognizable images. It […] More
The impressive design for the LexIcon Dún Laoghaire Library in Ireland is work of the architects at Carr Cotter & Naessens, the building opened its doors on December 8th. “It has been an absolute privilege to work on this project and to realise the vision of Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council. This challenging project has offered us […] More
The world renowned Herzog & de Meuron architecture practice has revealed its concept design for the National Library of Israel. The National Library is pleased to share the concept designed by the Swiss architecture firm Herzog & de Meuron for the new home of the Library in Jerusalem. As set out in the brief for […] More
Cultura Bookstore in Sao Paulo developed by Studio MK27 back in 2012 is still adding up new awards to its shelves, the project was recently awarded as the best Retail interior of 2014 as the first of two sets of category winners were announced at the INSIDE World Festival of Interiors at the Marina Bay […] More
C+S Architects design a new school facility in the Italian town of Chiaramo, the new builidng for the Chiarano Primary School is foremost shaped with a modern take on today’s architecture. As architects and scholars, we recognize a political role in the urban realm for these small public spaces, where design is not aimed to produce […] More
The now completed Factory Berlin Campus is work of architects at the Julian Breinersdorfer Architekten practice, the project is located in Berlin Mitte. The start-up campus hosted by Google is also home to internet’s leading companies such as Soundcloud, Twitter, and 6Wunderkinder to name a few. The main building itself is connected to part of […] More
Bjarke Ingels Group and Givskud Zoo unveil redesign and expansion plans for the existing Zoo from 1969 in central Jutland, which includes a bike-safari through the entire 120 HA park- and where wildlife and humans co-exist. More
3XN is the winner of the architectural competition for a new educational building for Mälardalen University – a university college in Eskilstuna southwest of Stockholm. The project includes renovation of a listed Modernist Public Bath and a new building totaling 18,250 m2. More
The Issam Fares Institute for Public Policy and International Affairs (IFI) building by Zaha Hadid Architects (ZHA) at the American University of Beirut (AUB) continues the on-going implementation of the 2002 AUB Campus Master Plan by Sasaki Associates (in collaboration with Machado and Silvetti, MGT of America, and Dar Al-Handasa, Shair and Partners) to advance […] More
Coffey Architects announces they have won the competition to design the new Science Museum Research Centre. The new centre – planned to open by 2015 – will provide the Museum with a new kind of facility and enable a new level of integration between exhibitions and research. More
The Max Planck Institute for Brain Research is work of HENN Architekten. Institute is located on the Riedberg Campus in Frankfurt am Main. The complex consists of two compact buildings: the institute building and the technicum. More
Jockey Club Innovation Tower is a work of Zaha Hadid Architects. The Jockey Club Innovation Tower (JCIT) is home to the Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU) School of Design, and the Jockey Club Design Institute for Social Innovation. More