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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
19-06-2015 - News
AIA 2015 Small Project Awards – The Lawn on D Boston
The Lawn on D is a short-term urban space designed by the Massachusetts Convention Center Authoriry (MCCA) together with the design team led by Sasaki.
08-06-2015 - News
Opening of the Singapore University of Technology and Design (SUTD)
Five years since it was designed by architecture firms UNStudio and DP Architects, the new East Coast Campus of the Singapore University of Technology and Design (SUTD) has opened.
03-06-2015 - News
Descension exhibition by Anish Kapoor
Galleria Continua in San Gimignano is exhibiting the work “Descension” by Indian artist Anish Kapoor, a 'horror vacui' represented by an installation with a huge visual impact.
01-06-2015 - News
MUSAC – Contemporary Art Museum in Léon celebrates 10 years
The MUSAC Contemporary Art Museum building designed by Spanish studio Mansilla + Tuñón has uplifted the city of Lèon since 1 April 2005, adding a lot to the city's cultural life since then.
29-05-2015 - News
Livegreenblog at Carlo Ratti Associati QSELLA OFFICE
The Carlo Ratti Associati studio - showcasing “Futurecraft” at SpazioFMG in Milan - is one of the most innovative design firms in Italy and elsewhere.
18-05-2015 - News
Waterlicht at the Museumplein Amsterdam, Daan Roosegaarde
Waterlicht is the latest creation of Dutch artist and innovator Daan Roosegaarde, known to our readers for his installations, light shows combining technology and atmosphere to create a beauty-based interaction with the spectator.
