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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
26-09-2019 - News
House over the Horizon by Fran Silvestre Arquitectos
The town of Santa Pola in Valencia region of Spain now has a new architectural gem. The latest work by Fran Silvestre Arquitectos is an elegant building that responds to the nature around it, setting up an intense and ongoing connection with the context.
19-09-2019 - News
Acabado Mate, refurbished apartment in Barcelona
Alessandra Faraone and Valeria Merola, architects and founders of Acabado Mate in Barcelona have converted a former medical studio into a home. With their extremely elegant project, they have repurposed the spaces to suit the needs of everyday life and maximise natural light.
06-09-2019 - News
The award titled the A.C. Houen Fund’s Certificate for Outstanding Architecture
The A.C. Houen Fund’s Certificate is one of Norway’s oldest and highest honours within architecture and the design of physical structures. The first ceremony took place 115 years ago, and now in 2019 four architecture projects received awards, two of which are in Oslo.
02-09-2019 - News
Avenue Green Sheshan, a kindergarten in Shanghai
ELTO Consultancy interior designers have completed a new kindergarten in Shanghai. The project stems from the idea that a creative environment where people interact helps to foster and cultivate emotional intelligence and mutual growth.
28-08-2019 - News
Casa Cidade de Maia by Raulino Silva
The Portuguese architect Raulino Silva has designed a house in Maia, in the district of Porto, Portugal. A project in a context limited by applicable building regulations that very elegantly accommodates the client’s needs.
26-08-2019 - News
House of Silence by Natura Futura Arquitectura
Casa del Silencio is a house in Quevedo, in the province of Los Ríos, Ecuador, designed by Natura Futura Arquitectura to meet the needs of a senior citizen who wants to enjoy their family.
