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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
15-05-2015 - News
Livegreenblog in Beirut for Common Fest
Common Fest in Beirut gave Livegreenblog the perfect opportunity to visit the capital of Lebanon.
06-05-2015 - News
Outings, a project that sets art free
Outings is an initiative created by French artist, filmmaker and visual artist Julien de Casabianca.
30-04-2015 - News
The Children's Home of the Future, CEBRA
Danish architecture firm, CEBRA has designed The Children's Home of the Future, a 24-hour care centre for marginalised children.
24-04-2015 - News
Photography exhibition celebrating Wim Wenders
Düsseldorf is the birthplace of the great German filmmaker and photographer Wim Wenders, and as a tribute to him to celebrate his 70th birthday it is holding the exhibition “4 Real & True 2.
21-04-2015 - News
The opening of the Cavern of Pont-d’Arc – a journey back in time
The Cavern of Pont-d’Arc – known as Grotte Chauvet – in the cliffs of Ardéche is opening to the general public 20 years after its discovery.
15-04-2015 - News
International Ocean Film Tour 2015, Livegreenblog goes blue
After its success in 2014, the International Ocean Film Tour – an outpouring of love for the oceans, fundamental ecosystems for life on planet Earth – is heading off for the second time.
