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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
13-05-2016 - News
Designing therapeutic landscapes
It is well-known that natural elements in the urban environment make people feel psychologically and physically better, particularly people who are more fragile.
09-05-2016 - News
The Venice Biennale of communicators
Plenty of hype for the 2016 Architecture Biennale which opens on 28 May 2016.
06-05-2016 - News
Apple Store upper east side Bohlin Cywinski Jackson
The Preservation League of New York State has selected the Bohlin Cywinski Jackson-designed Apple Store, Upper East Side, celebrating the rebirth of the U.
04-05-2016 - News
Schöne neue Welt - exhibition in Berlin
The exhibition titled “Schöne neue Welt – Traumhäuser rumänischer Migranten” (Brave New World - Romanian Migrants' Dream Houses) at the CLB in Berlin explores the theme of homes for people who have left their own home.
29-04-2016 - News
2016 Biennale, The Pool - Australian pavilion
Great expectations for the Australian input to the 15th Biennale of Architecture in Venice.
22-04-2016 - News
Jan Knikker has become a partner of MVRDV
An appointment and recognition of Jan Knikker as head of the Strategy and Communication department of MVRDV, which underscores the importance of communication for an architecture firm in the third millennium.
