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24-05-2023

The Zikawei Library by Wutopia Lab in Shanghai

The story of the Zikawei Library in Shanghai is a tale of intelligent reuse, as the building was originally designed as a bookstore by David Chipperfield Architects. Immediately after the completion of the façade and the structure, it remained empty. However, at the city's will and thanks to the intervention of the Wutopia Lab studio, it has recently become the iconic public library of the Zikawei district.

12-04-2023

Vltavská Underground, transformation of an urban non-place

The architects of U / U studio and re_place worked on revitalisation of a classic non-place in the city: an underpass in a Prague metro station. Vltavská Underground had already become a mecca for street artists, and is now a public space inviting freestyle sports activities.

26-12-2022

A church in Kladno, Qarta Architektura

Czech architectural practice Qarta Architektura designed a new building for the Brethren Church Christian Community in Kladno, in the Czech Republic, a structure whose intended use goes well beyond the spiritual as it hosts activities for the local community.

20-12-2022

Studio Capitanio Architetti and the new Trafilerie Mazzoleni office complex

Remo Capitanio’s studio designed a new administration centre for Trafilerie Mazzoleni in Bergamo, an architectural project that seeks to establish a new dialogue with the city’s public dimension, in addition, of course, to providing a functional space for the historic manufacturer of steel wire and metallurgical products.

16-12-2022

The Art-Sauna expands Gösta Serlachius Museum

The Art-Sauna by architectural practices Mendoza Partida and BAX Studio is a continuation of the emotional journey offered to visitors by Finland’s Gösta Serlachius Museum. The new building integrates the Finnish tradition of the sauna into an experience of art, nature and architecture.

06-12-2022

SUMMARY’s multifunctional sustainable grandstand in Aveiro

Portuguese architectural practice SUMMARY has built a multifunctional sustainable grandstand in Aveiro for youth teams’ training sessions and official games. The project includes four football fields in addition to a grandstand containing locker rooms and associated service areas.

19-10-2022

A 3D printed tram stop in Prague by So Concrete

In Prague, the Výstaviště tram stop in Holešovice, with a shelter made of UHPC concrete manufactured using robotic 3D printing, is one of a kind. The project designed by the Czech So Concrete firm, has enriched the experience of users as well as of the work team, saving up to 60% in materials compared to a traditional stop, with relative economic and sustainability benefits.

30-09-2022

MAB Anachar Basbous in Rachana, Lebanon: a site for beauty

Lebanese artist Anachar Basbous and architect Jawdat Arnouk created „Mohtaraf Anachar Basbous“, MAB, a site full of beauty, love and hope in Rachana, in northern Lebanon, as a container for the sculptor’s artworks, built of raw concrete on the basis of local architectural traditions.

02-08-2022

lialawlab designs FUNFUN GALLERY in Hangzhou

The two designers of the lialawlab studio in Hangzhou, Lia Feng and Haifeng Luo, have designed the FUNFUN Gallery in their city, inside a former silk printing and dyeing factory. The project offers a multifunctional space for creative users and is open to future changes. The designers' attention was focused on creating a captivating physical place where users could enjoy emotional experiences.