Tag Historical Centres

03-02-2021

Werk 12 designed by MVRDV and N-V-O Nuyken Von Oefele Architekten winner of DAM Preis 2021

Werk 12, the multifunctional complex built in Munich and designed by the MVRDV and N-V-O Nuyken Von Oefele Architekten architecture firms is the DAM Preis 2021 winner. The most important recognition for architecture built in Germany is being awarded, for the fifth consecutive year, by Frankfurt’s Deutsches Architekturmuseum (DAM) in collaboration with Jung. Together with the Werk 12 complex, the other finalists were "Wohnregal" in Berlin designed by FAR Frohn&Rojas, "Administration building with integrated roof green house" in Oberhaus designed by Kuehn Malvezzi and the "University for Dramatic Arts" in Berlin designed by O&O Baukunst.

14-10-2020

gmp plans a refurbishment project in central Hamburg: Alter Wall 2-32

The Alter Wall 2-32 renovation project by gmp von Gerkan, Marg and Partners Architects brings new life to central Hamburg. Historic buildings have been renovated to give the city new spaces and pedestrian zones, while uncovering and revealing architectural elements that had been hidden as the buildings were changed over the years.

29-04-2019

GLOCAL

Architectural design has to deal with two strong, distinct realities: global and local, internationalism and nationalism and frequent consequences of this dichotomy are cross-contaminations and hybridizations.

19-01-2018

Ovenecka, makeover in Prague by SMLXL

The refurbishment of an apartment in Prague by Czech architecture firm SMLXL turns into the opportunity to introduce contemporary architectural and design elements into an existing building in the Letná Park zone.

08-01-2018

Nelson Resende, a house in Ovar, Portugal

Portuguese architect Nelson Resende is behind the revamp of a house in Ovar, adapting it to the needs of the new owners without changing its appearance.

20-02-2017

gmp and sbp New roof over the Arena in Verona

The new roof of the Arena in Verona will demonstrate respect for the historical monument and the thousands of years of history behind it. This is the promise of architects von Gerkan, Marg und Partner (gmp) and engineers Schlaich Bergermann Partner (sbp), winners of the international competition for ideas held by the city government.

06-05-2015

Darsena inaugurated in Milan

On April 26 the Darsena, the historic dock that is a landmark in the city of Milan, reopened after a restoration project completed for Expo Milano 2015.