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06-12-2023 - News
Montreal's new light rail system, the Réseau Express Métropolitain
The innovative design of the Réseau Express Métropolitain (REM)'s stations heralds an era of transformation for Montreal's cityscape. The inaugural Rive-Sud line, designed by the Lemay, Bisson Fortin and Perkins & Will consortium, is an important component of the REM, reflecting on the Canadian city's commitment to sustainable public transport as a symbol of its regeneration.
25-10-2023 - News
Merkurhuset in Gothenburg by the OLSSON LYCKEFORS studio, between present and past
The Merkurhuset project designed by the Swedish Olsson Lyckefors studio not only takes its name from one of the most iconic buildings in Sweden's second largest city, but also enters into dialogue with the protected historical pre-existing architecture. An 8,000 square metre building is born that fits harmoniously into the urban context, without losing its identity.
13-09-2023 - News
Ivrea reopens its doors: Welc-Home to my House 2023
Once again this year, Ivrea - the industrial city of the 20th century and a UNESCO World Heritage Site - opens its doors for visitors to marvel at Olivetti’s architecture, with involvement from local citizens and a media partnership with Floornature. There are two weekends available - 23/24 September and 30 September/1 October - as well as days dedicated to photography and architecture on 22 and 30 September respectively.
RECENT PROJECTS
27-12-2021 - News
Regional Centre for Autism Care in Ciudad Camargo, Mexico
A joint project between the Urbánika architecture studio with Acento Colectivo and Plan Proyecto for the realisation of the Regional Centre for Autism Care (CRIAA) in Ciudad Camargo, in the state of Chihuahua, Mexico. The Centre is located inside a childrenâ's park, incorporating some of the existing trees to encourage dialogue between its young users and nature.
24-12-2021 - News
Dabbagh Architects designs a mosque in Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Dabbagh Architects, the studio led by principal architect and founder Sumaya Dabbagh, built a mosque dedicated to Mohamed Abdulkhaliq Gargash in Dubai, in the United Arab Emirates. The place of worship, convincing in form, material qualities and use of daylight, is one of the first mosques designed by a female architect in the United Arab Emirates.
22-12-2021 - News
Wellness in contact with nature, Studio Reaktor
Studio Reaktor, the Czech architecture studio founded by architects Jakub Heidler and Jan Kačer, has designed a wellness park in Senohraby in the Czech Republic, which invites users to relax in close contact with nature. The design and the surrounding landscape are in constant and intimate dialogue, for a truly unique and sustainable experience.
17-12-2021 - News
World Habitat Awards 2021, the winning projects
The World Habitat Awards, originally founded in 1985 and organised by World Habitat in collaboration with UN-Habitat, are the most prestigious award in the housing sector. The 2021 Gold Award winners are the Introducing Community Land Trusts in Continental Europe project (Belgium) and the Housing Monitor project (Lebanon).
08-12-2021 - News
Luzinterruptus presents the "Hojas por Hojas" installation in Frankfurt
The LuzInterruptus Spanish art collective has created an installation at the Spanish Cervantes cultural institute in Frankfurt (Germany), with nature at the centre. The combination of light, unbreakable stone paper and a real tree transforms the course of nature into a carefully conceived spectacle.
01-12-2021 - News
MVRDV’s Ilot Queyries, living on a human scale in Bordeaux
Dutch architectural studio MVRDV completed Ilot Queyries, a residential building in Bordeaux, France, a few weeks ago. The courtyard construction featuring plenty of green space is part of a new neighbourhood consisting of four buildings designed by MVRDV with Joubert Architecture.
