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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
21-10-2015 - News
Architecture on the Web at Bookcity Milano
The Floornature team headed by Paolo Schianchi will be guests at Bookcity Milano to present the book “Architecture on the Web.
16-10-2015 - News
Disorder(s) in Beirut exhibition
Galerie Janine Rubeiz in Beirut is hosting “Disorder(s) in Beirut”, an exhibition of the Collectif Gémeaux that combines photography, drawing and neuroscience to offer visitors a look at the Lebanese capital that goes beyond just appearances.
13-10-2015 - News
Opening of the Chicago Architecture Biennial
The Chicago Architecture Biennial officially opened on 3 October and until 3 January 2016 visitors can find out all about “The State of The Art of Architecture”, the title of this very first edition.
12-10-2015 - News
Implementing redevelopment. Capitainerie by Pietri Architectes
The “Capitainerie” by PietriArchitectes in the south-eastern French town of La Londe-les-Maures, between Saint-Tropez and Toulon on the Mediterranean coast, is a project to redevelop the port and its facilities.
09-10-2015 - News
Amanjena Resort in Marrakech. Extended hospitality.
Morocco as a tourist destination that brings together the best of the Mediterranean, focusing in particular on environmental and social aspects.
02-10-2015 - News
SUQ The Milan Cultural Souk
For the first time, the Fabbrica del Vapore in Milan will be transformed into a large Cultural Souk for eight days thanks to the “The Factory of Dialogue” and introducing an experience like the Souk Festival in Genoa - a wonderful intercultural showcase on the theme of integration held since 1999.
