Tag Mecanoo

29-04-2020

Architecture, the pandemic and the future of design: MECANOO

In only a few months, everything has changed completely. Even the world of architecture. In search of possible new scenarios, Floornature opens the discussion of a new approach to design for a time of public health emergency, publishing a series of interviews with architects all over the world. How are the big studios organising their work, and what has been the impact of the current situation on smaller architectural practices? What does it mean to design infrastructure, cultural centres and living spaces while avoiding social contact? Might the resilience we seek in buildings also be applicable to the profession of architect? Here are the architects’ responses, some in text form and others in videos, in the usual style of our portal.

24-04-2020

The interior of Mecanoo’s locHal mechanical library

The interior of Mecanoo’s locHal mechanical library consists of a series of workshops of great creative value designed for development of the city’s cultural creativity.

30-08-2019

Mecanoo in Longgang, concrete and aluminum cantilevered facade

An imposing concrete and aluminum building by Mecanoo is the economic gateway to Longgang, China

26-09-2018

Mecanoo architecten: Masterplan for Villa Industria, Hilversum

The redevelopment of Hilversum, in the Netherlands, sees the participation of Mecanoo architecten in Villa Industria, a new residential district on the former industrial site of REGEV. The new residential tower blocks in Villa Industria are inspired by gasometers.

03-08-2018

Steel circles on the façade of Mecanoo’s Birmingham Library

The new Birmingham Library that replaces the old building is connected with the REP Theatre to create an urban landmark for the whole city, particularly young people, adding an interesting new project to Mecanoo’s curriculum

15-06-2018

GRC facade for Mecanoo’s Cordoba Courthouse

Mecanoo have built a white building made of prefabricated GRC panels in Cordoba, a new courthouse in a 21st century neighbourhood

14-03-2018

Mecanoo + AYESA: Cordova Courthouse

Inspired by the history of Cordova and the days of the Califate, Mecanoo’s Courthouse stands in the Arroyo del Moro, of which it has become a symbol. Dutch studio Mecanoo has built a big concrete complex broken up by green patios.

19-01-2018

Old-fashioned glass with a modern twist in Mecanoo’s railway station in Delft

The new railway station in Delft designed by Mecanoo, featuring innovations drawing on the Dutch tradition of glassmaking and a surprising map of the city printed on the ceiling panels

01-12-2017

A wooden frame for the new Keukenhof Garden gatehouse - Mecanoo Architecten

Mecanoo designed the new gatehouse for Amsterdam’s most famous flower garden, Keukenhof, with a minimal design concealing surprising architectural solutions that create a broad covered plaza