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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
29-01-2019 - News
Python in Grenoble, a building by Edouard François
As part of the masterplan for the construction of the new Avenue de la Presqu'île in Grenoble, France in the “Cambridge” joint urban development zone (ZAC), the architect Edouard François has designed a building that stands out from the crowd, with a building envelope that is reminiscent of snakeskin.
24-01-2019 - News
Residence in Uzumasa, Kyoto by RCK Design
The Japanese architect, Ryushi Kojima has completed a house in the centre of Kyoto that takes the original architecture and respects its tradition in order to provide an experience of the local culture not just by passing through the city but starting from a private home.
22-01-2019 - News
A country house in Moravia by ORA
The Czech architecture firm, ORA founded by Jan Hora, Barbora Hora and Jan Veisser has designed a country house in Moravia, exploring a contemporary context that bears little relation to the noble idea of the countryside as a pleasurable environment.
18-01-2019 - News
Hitzig Militello Arquitectos, Ualà co-working in Buenos Aires
The architects of the Argentine studio Hitzig Militello Arquitectos have constructed Ualà, the premises of an important IT office in the Palermo district of Buenos Aires.
17-01-2019 - News
Schlossgarten, building in the historical context of South Tyrol
The residential complex designed by architects Elke Ladurner and Stephan Marx in Silandro, South Tyrol is located in the old castle grounds, which stretch from Schlandersburg Castle to the Schlandereck residence.
11-01-2019 - News
A paradise on Lake Guaiba by Rejane Schneider
The Brazilian architect Maria Rejane Schneider, principal of the Rejane Schneider studio, has designed a house in the enchanting backdrop of Porto Alegre, Brazil.
