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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
04-01-2016 - News
DP Architects sustainable award-winning industrial architecture
Singapore-based DP Architects has won “Design of the Year” 2015 at the tenth President's Design Awards for its design of the head offices of Sunray Woodcraft Construction called the Sunray Headquarters.
22-12-2015 - News
Eating in the middle of art in Montreal
“Être avec toi” is an art-filled restaurant in Montreal, an artistic integration by MASSIVart curated by Arthur Gaillard to create a location where contemporary artworks come together in a joyful, friendly environment.
17-12-2015 - News
Sobreiras Alentejo Country Hotel by studio FAT
FAT Future Architecture Thinking has designed the Sobreiras Alentejo Country Hotel, where landscape and design blend as one for a retreat holiday surrounded by the beauty of nature and sustainability.
11-12-2015 - News
AIA Gold Medal for Denise Scott Brown and Robert Venturi
This year's AIA Gold Medal - the highest honour bestowed by the American Institute of Architecture - has been awarded to Denise Scott Brown and Robert Venturi, the first duo to receive the Gold Medal, in accordance with the rule changes to the AIA bylaws.
09-12-2015 - News
Ice Watch Paris by Olafur Eliasson for Paris COP21
Art to drive awareness of what is happening on our planet.
04-12-2015 - News
Pure creativity. Image and disability.
We can use art to express emotions, moods, dreams.
