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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
11-11-2021 - News
Accessible art, the Depot of the Boijmans van Beuningen Museum designed by MVRDV
Getting closer to art has never been easier and more fascinating: thanks to the new depot of the Boijmans van Beuningen Museum in Rotterdam, the immense collection of the famous Dutch museum becomes accessible to everyone. The large mirrored "bowl" designed by the MVRDV studio in the Museumspark has already become a popular city attraction, the second landmark created by the studio in its native city.
09-11-2021 - News
Warming Huts, the initiative celebrates its first decade
Warming Huts, the annual mid-winter installation of art and architecture on the frozen rivers of Winnipeg, in Canada, celebrates its first decade. An anniversary also connected with that of the Next Landmark international architectural competition, promoted by Floornature, where the winning project of the first 2012 edition was, in fact, created by Kevin Erickson for Warming Huts.
03-11-2021 - News
A house for four in Taipei by Marty Chou Architecture
Making a small house the perfect retreat for a young family with two young children: the brief of the client's requirements for the project completed by Taiwanese architect Marty Chou. His clients wanted to make the most of the available space, allowing their children to enjoy maximum freedom of movement.
28-10-2021 - News
Estudio Herreros’ Munch Museum opens to the public in Oslo
The wait is over: MUNCH, the new museum in Oslo designed by award-winning Spanish architectural practice Estudio Herreros, is now open to the public. The building on the waterfront, one of the world’s biggest museums dedicated to a single artist, has altered the skyline of the Norwegian capital.
25-10-2021 - News
House of Wisdom designed by Foster+Partners seen through Shoayb Khattab’s lens
House of Wisdom, the large library designed by the Foster + Partners studio - and recalling Mies van der Rohe’s style - in Sharjah, Dubai, was the subject of the photographic project by director and photographer Shoayb Khattab, winning the prestigious Architizer+ 2021 award in the Photography + Video category.
08-10-2021 - News
TRACES exhibition designed by KANVA studio in the Canadian Pavilion at World Expo 2020 Dubai
A poetic vision of an uncertain future and a stimulating reflection on our present: the TRACES art installation, designed by the Montreal-based KANVA firm inside the Canadian pavilion at Expo 2020 Dubai, challenges visitors and raises awareness of the growing threat to ecosystems caused by climate change.
