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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
18-04-2016 - News
Les Docks, Marseilles by 5+1AA
The makeover of the Marseilles docks by 5+1AA is part of the city's waterfront redevelopment and has injected new life into the 1858 building, now the site of Les Docks Village, a lively urban landmark and shopping centre.
12-04-2016 - News
ArcVisionPrize or imagination is gender neutral
Livegreenblog attended the awards presentations of the arcVision Prize, Women in Architecture organised by the Italcementi Group.
08-04-2016 - News
Away from the Fuorisalone. Milanofiori Nord at Assago
Milan, the world design capital from 12 to 17 April during Milan Design Week.
30-03-2016 - News
Staying in history: W Tel Aviv – Jaffa
British architect, John Pawson famous for his minimalistic style, Israeli architect Ramy Gill and a team of restoration experts have been working for three years to restore the 19th century chapel of the old French hospital in the old city of Jaffa and convert it into a Lounge Bar for the W Hotel and Residences Tel Aviv – Jaffa, opening in Autumn.
30-03-2016 - News
Great Amber Concert Hall, a jewel for music
The Great Amber Concert Hall in Liepaja, Latvia, designed by Austrian architect Volker Giencke after the studio won an international competition in 2003, opened its doors to the wider public in November 2015.
25-03-2016 - News
Livegreenblog at Vita Nova, Restoration Days, Genoa
Floornature and Livegreenblog are supporting the application of “Ivrea, industrial city of the 20th century” for UNESCO heritage-listing.
