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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.
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27-01-2016 - News
Blizzard2016 – the day after with Livegreenblog in NYC
Livegreenblog and Floornature in New York during the record-breaking blizzard.
22-01-2016 - News
Viaggi naturali by Andrea Ferraretto
Sustainable travel, at a relaxed pace, where you've got time to really appreciate the beauty of the Italian countryside and architecture.
21-01-2016 - News
Ivrea applies for UNESCO listing
Ivrea, industrial city of the 20th century has formalised its application for UNESCO heritage-listing.
20-01-2016 - News
The Musée de l'Homme in Paris has reopened
Musée del l'Homme - the famous anthropological museum in Paris - has reopened after a 5-year refurbishment.
15-01-2016 - News
Villa Lumi by Avanto Architects
Villa Lumi by Finnish architecture firm, Avanto Architects Ltd led by Ville Hara and Anu Pusstinen is a residential project flooded with natural light, with sleek lines and light colours, which is defined by the visual communication with the courtyard and garden.
12-01-2016 - News
A Little Bit of Beijing – Dashilar
Li Han and Hu Yan are the founders of Chinese firm, Drawing Architecture Studio (DAS) and they have published the book “A Little Bit of Beijing – Dashilar”, a graphic novel about the hutongs in the southern part of Beijing's old town.
