Ulf Mejergren Architects (UMA) recently completed their latest project – a unique public space in San José, California, that has a convertible roof with integrated photovoltaic cells that is able to rotate and form different shapes. The flexibility of the roof caters to a variety of configurations which gives the space under it a diversity […] More
Bob Chen Design Office completed a 100-year-old village reconstruction project — Tan Alley • Wuzhen Eco and Cultural Community. Tan Alley is the first village renovation boutique design hotel in Wuzhen, which is dedicated to create aesthetic community experiences as well as local ecological and cultural immersion. Take a look at the complete story after […] More
KCAP and CITYFÖRSTER have designed a new cultural building and district for Bratislava, Slovakia Trnavské mýto will house a state-of-the-art concert and congress venue and the area will be transformed into a modern open neighbourhood including a series of green and public areas. Discover more after the jump. More
On Heidelberg’s largest transformation area, the 100-hectare Patrick-Henry-Village (PHV), the municipality, together with the International Building Exhibition (IBA) Heidelberg and partners, is developing a model for the knowledge city of tomorrow. Around 10.000 people are to live here in an environment characterised by sustainability, multi-mobility and digitalisation, around 5.000 are to work here in the […] More
Prague’s riverfront, a public space of city-wide significance, underwent a first phase of a vast revitalisation project designed by petrjanda/brainwork. The project is Prague’s largest investment in public space in decades and bears a great sociocultural impact – by activating various programmes and content, the riverfront experienced a cultural and social revival, and subsequently, architectural […] More
UNStudio has designed a sustainable masterplan for Gyeongdo Island, a new 470,000 m2 leisure destination in South Korea where nature plays the leading role. Take a look at the complete story after the jump. More
RMJM’s Shenzhen designed the New Pingshan Eye, that will act as a gateway into Pingshan New District. The project achieves the feat to integrate both the concepts of “Openness” and “Enclosure” and will become an attraction thanks to its unconventional shape and aesthetics. Discover more after the jump. More
Mecanoo present their latest urban masterplan for a new residential neighbourhood located in the old Food Center terrain in Amsterdam, developed by Volker Wessels Vastgoed and Ballast Nedam Development. The Marktkwartier is a varied residential programme of around 1700 units. Take a look at the complete story after the jump. More
CL3 Architects Limited designed H Code – a community-friendly Building in the Context of Urban Renewal. The project aims to integrate the urban texture with a low rise block on the historic Pottinger street in Honk Kong and a dense highrise block behind. Take a look at the complete story after the jump. More
Designed by NOT BAD, the Center for Architecture and Metropolitan Planning, is an urban hub aiming to support and improve public discussion about the collective planning and development of Prague. A diverse programme of public discussions, lectures, workshops, film screenings and other activities address the sustainability and the future of the cities. Discover more […] More
Henning Larsen unveiled their newest project – Brouck’R, an Expansive Urban Transformation for a major site facing Brussels’ bustling Place De Brouckère. The design for the city block draws upon traditional and contemporary heritage to create a vibrant mixed-use destination for the city in the 21st century. Take a look at the complete story after […] More
Henning Larsen are going to design Fælledby, Copenhagen’s first all timber neighborhood. Envisioned as 40 percent undeveloped nature, the Fælledby community illustrates how new developments can combine sustainable architecture and environmentalist principles to serve people and animals alike. Take a look at the complete story after the jump. More