A leisure park intended for a variety of different ages and social spheres, redefining the concept of public space: U / U Studio designed Řeporyje Skatepark, transforming what was until then a vacant area in a predominantly residential neighbourhood in western Prague.
The NODE Architecture & Urbanism (NODE) studio founded by Doreen Heng Liu designed the restored surface landscape above the water purification plant and the related underground offices of the Shenzhen Lotus Water Culture Base complex, located within a municipal lotus-themed park in Luohu District, Shenzhen, China.
The architects of U / U studio and re_place worked on revitalisation of a classic non-place in the city: an underpass in a Prague metro station. Vltavská Underground had already become a mecca for street artists, and is now a public space inviting freestyle sports activities.
Only a few weeks left to enjoy a show that pushes all the excitement buttons for green thumbs, landscape enthusiasts and anyone who just loves gardens and green spaces: The Festival International des Jardins at the Domaine de Chaumont-sur-Loire in France closes on 2 November.
Until November 2016, MoMA PS1 is showcasing the site-specific installation by German artist Katharine Grosse for Rockaway! 2016, in Long Island, New York.
David Marks and Julia Barfield of Marks Barfield Architects, architects known mainly for the famous London Eye have designed a brand new attraction in Brighton, UK: British Airways i360, the world's tallest moving observation tower at 162 metres.
What can you do when your neighbour builds a high, grey wall that blocks your view? You call architect Manuel Ocaña, who'll come up with a stunning solution that resolves all your problems: Splash!
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