Tag Steel

24-05-2021

atelier-r restores a castle in the Czech Republic

Helfštýn castle is the Czech Republic’s second-largest castle, after the one in Prague. Located in the region of Olomouc, it was subjected to a major restoration by Czech architectural practice atelier-r.

11-05-2021

Seventyonepercent: new high-tech ceramic bathroom concepts

Everyone wants a relaxing, comfortable and personalised bathroom. The Iris Ceramica Group’s high-tech ceramic expands the range of available solutions with new design combinations in which ceramic interacts with other prestigious materials, as in the new Seventyonepercent brand by Paolo Castelli. Traditional craftsmanship and technical innovation produce 100% Italian-made items for reinterpreting the bathroom in your own personal, exclusive way

13-04-2021

Award-winning architecture for the sporting tradition of Quebec

Designed by ABCP architecture, the ice-skating rink in Parc des Saphirs, Boischatel, Canada is a sporting facility sheltered from the weather in both summer and winter by an iconic glulam roof. The award-winning structure made out of locally sourced materials is very popular with the locals.

26-02-2021

Curved steel façade for BIG’s The Smile building

BIG has constructed a building on 126th Street in Harlem, New York, with a façade made of interlocking blackened steel panels. The building’s curved shape has earned it the nickname “The Smile”.

02-10-2020

Foster and Partners designs the Apple Marina Bay Sands in Singapore, a store floating on water

For its third store in Singapore, Apple has inaugurated a space that promises an unforgettable experience for its customers. A self-supporting domed structure made entirely of glass, which makes the store appear like a floating sphere on Marina Bay’s waters, a precious gemstone and a celebration of light. The project was designed by the Foster and Partners architectural firm in collaboration with Apple’s design team.