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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
11-11-2020 - News
Preserving culture in the Arctic World Archive
To keep its invaluable artworks safe for the future, the National Museum of Art, Architecture and Design in Norway has deposited a copy of its entire collection of 400,000 objects in the Arctic World Archive’s vault. The Arctic World Archive is situated in a former coal mine in the Svalbard archipelago.
04-11-2020 - News
Opening of BER, Berlin’s new airport by gmp
Berlin’s new Brandenburg Airport (BER) was built to the designs of renowned German architecture firm gmp. At the time coined “Europe’s most modern airport”, it opened on 31 October 2020 with a delay of almost ten years.
30-10-2020 - News
Figurr Architects Collective, eco-friendly prefab for the weekend
The designers from the Canadian firm, Figurr Architects Collective have designed a weekender made up of five prefabricated custom modules. This concept was intended to create an extremely low environmental footprint, and the house was built using sustainable and local materials, all geared towards achieving LEED Gold certification.
27-10-2020 - News
Austin Maynard Architects with Union House
Union House in Brunswick, Melbourne by Austin Maynard Architects is the outcome of close collaboration between the clients – a family of five vibrant and dynamic people with diverse interests – and the architects. This is a case of taking home upwards in a playful embodiment of the spirit of its occupants.
15-10-2020 - News
Williamsburg by Hitzig Militello, hospitality in the time of COVID-19
Now that we all know that the pandemic is not going to disappear any time soon so we won’t be making a rapid return to our former habits, the Argentina-based architects Fernando Hitzig and Leonardo Militello from hitzigmilitello arquitectos, have completed the design for a restaurant that provides efficient and impressive responses to hospitality in the time of COVID-19.
02-10-2020 - News
Belles Échappées, wellness in the mountains
The French studio, Chevallier Architectes designed a pair of alpine chalets with a spectacular view of Mont Blanc. The project is a combination of the vernacular building tradition and contemporary requirements, resulting in a warm, welcoming architecture that blends into the mountain context.
