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06-02-2020

A project in the far reaches of the world - Estancia Morro Chico designed by RDR architects in Argentina

In the Argentinian part of Patagonia, on the southern border with Chile, Swiss firm RDR architectes designed Estancia Morro Chico, a ranch where sheep for wool and meat production are bred. Architects were asked to complete the existing settlement integrating new sustainable constructions, able to preserve the natural heritage while significantly improving the conditions of those who live and work on the property, including the animals.

31-01-2020

Snøhetta designs Powerhouse Brattørkaia, the world’s northernmost energy-positive building

The severity of the global climate crisis forces professionals to face important responsibilities in designing and constructing new buildings and everyone must do their part. On the one hand, companies like the Iris Ceramica Group commit to fully supporting environmental protection in all phases of the production cycle and to developing eco-active products for architecture, as well as for interiors. On the other hand, architects must focus on creating high quality spaces for people, while also reducing our environmental footprint. This is the case of a recent project, Powerhouse Brattørkaia designed by Snøhetta, which aims to set a new standard for the construction of buildings.

27-09-2018

First certified passive house in Asia is by JPDA

US-based Jordan Parnass Digital Architecture (JPDA) has completed the first Certified Passive House project in South Asia, proving that ultra-high-performance efficiency standards are achievable for buildings in any climate.

07-05-2018

Atelier Hoffman, redevelopment of a former industrial estate near Prague

The architects from Czech firm Atelier Hoffman are behind this original conversion of an industrial building as part of the redevelopment of an old screw factory on the Vltava river, not far from Prague to craft a new, multifunctional space.

04-04-2018

Open Project’s Manifattura Bulgari in Valenza combines innovation with tradition

The new Manifattura Bulgari workshop in Valenza is Europe’s biggest and most important goldsmithing workshop. Open Project’s design for the building combines innovation with tradition.

20-06-2017

GMP Huawei Technological Factory Buildings, Beijing

Architecture and landscape in harmony, is how the von Gerkan, Marg and Partners Studio (GMP) has defined the new, recently completed Huawei production centre in Beijing.

25-03-2016

DiDeA Muddica Sicilian bistro in Milan

In Milan's Porta Romana neighbourhood, DiDeA architectural studio has transformed a former tailor's workshop into a bistro serving Sicilian specialities. To make the most of the small workshop, the architects organise space vertically, using the upper part to exhibit products and the lower part of the space for serving food and beverages.

09-03-2016

Enzo Eusebi’s underground factory in the Umbrian countryside

Architect Enzo Eusebi designed Opificio Salpi in Preci, near Perugia: a 7000 square metre ham processing factory built to very high quality standards with a special focus on its relationship with the natural landscape of the Umbrian countryside.