Zaha Hadid Architects in collaboration with local partners and the city of Prague developed the design that regenerates a brownfield urban site adjacent to the city’s Masaryk Railway Station, returning the site to active use. In collaboration with our partners and the city, we have developed an urbanism for the site which draws inspiration from our analysis […] More
The Finnish nature Centre haltia is designed by lahdelma & Mahlamäki architects ltd with professor rainer Mahlamäki as the head designer. The centre opens for the public the 31st of May, 2013. The building is located on the shore of lake Pitkäjärvi next to nuuksio national Park in Espoo, 30 km away from helsinki. Total […] More
OneOcean, the old port of Barcelona, has become the most secure luxury marina in the world. It’s a work of fledgling Barcelona-based studio SCOB, who won the commission in an invitation-only competition. The plan encompasses architecture and the design of outdoor furniture, signage and the tidying up of the old quays and docks. The port […] More
Talk about a good use of space, Japanese studios SNARK and OUVI designed a three story house in a mere space of 6×13 meters. The restricted nature of the plot – measuring six meters long and 13 meters wide, and with three-storey buildings on either side – prompted the architects to integrate ceiling voids, set […] More
Emaar Properties & Dubai Holdings partners up to erect the world tallest twin towers. Plans of developing a 6 million-square-meter waterfront is also underway. “Planned on an open site, Dubai Creek Harbour will combine the city with the natural contours of the creek,” said a statement from Emaar. “With no legacy ties to infrastructure, this […] More
Led by Mark Thompson of SATA, the team designs the West Limerick Children’s Center in Newcastle West, Ireland. “We have focused on creating specific spatial experiences to be enjoyed all users at the centre regardless of disability, and on enhancing that experience through design features which would not trigger any distraction or discomfort for users […] More
Metropol Parasol by J. MAYER H Architects finished in 2011 stands as one of the largest and most innovative timber constructions to date. The impressive construction is located in the city of Seville (Spain). Located on a plaza this massive construction provides a city centre retreat with its shade as well as the space for […] More
UA Studio 7 creatives share with us their splendid design for the South Nanjing Station City Square Planning located in Nanjing. For closer look, continue after the jump. More
The always innovative Vallo Sadovsky Architects practice shares with us their residential proposal design, for the Nová Terasa solution located in Košice, Slovakia. More images and architects’ description after the break. More
United Riga Architects' have designed a proposal for the Latvian Pavilion EXPO 2015 to be held in Milan. The pavilion offers an open space towards the world where, like apiary ecosystem, people have an opportunity for effective and natural cultural exchange, socializing and cognition of Latvian values. More
The always innovative KANA Arhitekti shares with us their proposal design, for the Block 42 urban solution located in Belgrade, Serbia. Their solution won the honorable mention prize. More images and architects’ description after the break. More
The BIG Team is awarded $335 million to increase resiliency in Lower Manhattan, protecting the city against future storm surges while providing social and environmental benefits to the local community. More