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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
18-03-2015 - News
2015 Sony World Photography Awards Youth Competition
Landscape photography comes into its own in the Youth Competition section of the 2015 Sony World Photography Awards.
18-03-2015 - News
KANVA: 2015 Emerging Architectural Practice Award (RAIC)
Multidisciplinary firm KANVA recipient of the 2015 Emerging Architectural Practice Award given by the Royal Architectural Institute of Canada (RAIC).
16-03-2015 - News
HOME, vertical residential complex in Paris
HOME is the first 50-metre tall housing project to be built in Paris since the 1970s.
09-03-2015 - News
House in Mouraria, Lisbon. Refurbishment by José Andrade Rocha
The refurbishment project by young Portuguese architect, José Andrade Rocha is proof positive of how pre-existing elements can be smoothly combined and adapted to a contemporary lifestyle.
06-03-2015 - News
Amandayan, stay near a UNESCO heritage site in China
Amandayan, a resort in Lijiang, in the province of Yunnan, China opened just a few days ago.
04-03-2015 - News
Van Gogh Alive exhibition in Florence
The grand international exhibition, Van Gogh Alive, has arrived in Florence in the unique deconsecrated church of Santo Stefano al Ponte, near Ponte Vecchio, a backdrop that enhances the charm of this innovative way of showcasing Van Gogh’s artworks.
