Dietmar Feichtinger Architectes recently completed works on the Oostende Station Environment Master Plan in Belgium. The project includes the renovation of the platforms, the platform roof and the pedestrian bridge over the tracks. The architects replaced the outdated canopies with a new roof. The height of the awning creates a spacious public rail hall and […] More
On the occasion of the launch of the Enel project to digitalise the Vila Olimpia neighbourhood in São Paulo,Brazil, the Italian architecture studio Piuarch illustrates the concept that gives life to inclusive, participatory spaces. Discover more after the jump. More
The Limfjord itself, the largest fjord landscape in Denmark, is the grand potential of Vestre Fjord Park. Here one finds ‘real’ nature – water, bird life, fish, fields, beach and meadows – that together with a wide variety of physical activities and outdoor facilities create the setting for new active experiences related to both nature […] More
A new skate facility for the city of Navarcles is conceived as a plaza. Despite a low budget to begin with, this facility for skateboarding is considered as an opportunity to contribute in the urban development of the city, transforming an old sports area into a new public park. Now being an Olympic sport, the […] More
The Historic American Building Survey completed by the National Park Service compiled a detailed and fascinating history of the architectural design elements of the properties located in Rancho Santa Fe. This gorgeous area is a modern testament to the power of community planning and a devotion to artistic style and architectural beauty. 1841 Land Grant […] More
The NAWA sculpture designed by Oskar Zi?ta will be erected on Daliowa Island in Wroc?aw. The sculpture will be a part of the European Capital of Culture 2016 celebrations, whose main slogan is “metamorphoses of culture”, i.e. shifts occurring in the domain of culture, communities and the city itself. The idea of metamorphosis itself also […] More
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