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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
13-04-2015 - News
“Insolito Risveglio” – environmental art in Marina di Pietrasanta
Italian artist Stefano Pierotti has created Insolito Risveglio (unusual awakening) - an environmental sculpture complementing the seaside at Marina di Pietrasanta during the Easter break.
03-04-2015 - News
Luigi Pellegrin: Visions of Architecture in Pisa
The exhibition “Luigi Pellegrin: Visions of Architecture in Pisa” extends the Rome exhibition “Copying Saturn”, dedicated to the work of the Italian architect.
01-04-2015 - News
Pillagua House by Najas Arquitectos, Quito.
Architect Esteban Najas of Najas Arquitectos has designed Pillagua House, a single-family home near Quito, Ecuador, which provides a highly empathetic response to both the needs of the clients and the specifics of the urban topography.
01-04-2015 - News
Park Tower, Antwerp by Studio Farris
The architects from Studio Farris, known to our readers for their conversion of an old barn into Lennik House, have designed Park Tower in Antwerp.
30-03-2015 - News
Public space and Street Art. Levalet in Paris.
French artist Charles Leval, who goes by the name Levalet, has created some seriously real street art on the streets of Paris, stopping passersby in their tracks.
24-03-2015 - News
Kiasma museum, Helsinki designed by Steven Holl reopens
One of the three Finnish national art galleries, Kiasma has reopened after being closed for repairs for six months.
