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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
29-10-2019 - News
Hariri Pontarini Architects winner of the 2019 RAIC International Prize
The Royal Architectural Institute of Canada (RAIC) announced the Baha’i Temple of South America in Santiago, Chile as the winner of the 2019 RAIC International Prize. The architects are Hariri Pontarini Architects of Toronto, Canada.
25-10-2019 - News
A summer house by DDAANN
The Czech architecture firm, DDAANN – headed by Daniel Rohan and Daniel Baudis – has completed a holiday house for three generations in central Bohemia. A design solution that is as elegant as it is simple, ensuring a relaxing getaway for everyone.
23-10-2019 - News
The MoMA reopens after its refurbishment and expansion
After completing its refurbishment and expansion project, developed by the museum together with architects Diller Scofidio + Renfro, in collaboration with Gensler, the new Museum of Modern Art (MoMA) in New York opened to the general public on 21 October with more gallery spaces and open-access galleries and a major focus on architecture themes.
18-10-2019 - News
Masquespacio is behind the first Piur restaurant in Valencia
The Masquespacio creative duo - Ana Milena Hernández Palacios and Christophe Penasse - have designed the first restaurant of the Piur chain in Valencia. A respectful project in one of the Spanish city’s most distinctive Art Nouveau buildings.
08-10-2019 - News
Red Arquitectos, Apartment 23 in Boca del Río Veracruz
The Mexican studio Red Arquitectos, directed by Susana Lopez, has created, in a residential tower in Boca del Río Veracruz, the interior design of an apartment with a sea view. A project that starts from scratch, designed to welcome friends in a warm and convivial atmosphere.
30-09-2019 - News
Fort de Vaux, housing project by Petitididierprioux Architectes
Paris-based studio, Petitididierprioux Architectes has just handed over a housing development in the north of Paris. Architecture in a difficult context, right next to the Paris ring road, accommodating 71 units for young workers.
