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Røldal Pilgrim Center Proposal / LETH & GORI
Mar 1st
Courtesy of LETH & GORI LETH & GORI shared with us their proposal for the Pilgrim Centre in Røldal which creates a new building in close connection with the 13th century church. Made as an extension to the existing church wall, their design becomes a natural and integral part of the Church complex. More images and architects’ description after the break.
Sustainable Cities in a Global World Symposium
Feb 29th
Courtesy of University of Calgary The Sustainable Cities Symposium , put on by the faculty of environmental design, in partnership with the Development Studies program, at the University of Calgary , will explore global challenges and opportunities in addressing sustainable development. It will provide insights into planning and design solutions in different cities and serve as platform for discussions, experience sharing and networking.
Schlossmuseum Linz / HoG Architektur
Feb 29th
© Paul Ott Architects: HoG Architektur Location: Linz, Austria Floor Area: 9,800 sqm gross Exhibition Spaces: 3,600 sqm Building Costs: Approx. 22 million € Photographs: Paul Ott , Peter Eder , Jakob Winkler © Jakob Winkler In the year 1800, a devastating fire occurred in Linz during which also the Southern wing of the „Linzer castle“ fell victim to the flames.
Restoration Of The Palais Des Gouverneurs Museum / Daniel Cléris & Jean-Michel Daubourg
Feb 28th
© Luc Boegly Architects: Daniel Cléris & Jean-Michel Daubourg Location: Place du Donjon, Bastia, France Client: City of Bastia Built area: 8,215 sqm (renovation and extension) Construction cost: 10,457,000 € without VAT (including furnitures) Project year: 2011 Photographs: Luc Boegly © Luc Boegly Program Restoration of the ”Palais des Gouverneurs” and reconstruction of a part that had been destroyed in december 1943.
Menlo School MAC / Kevin Hart Architecture
Feb 28th
© Bernard André Architects: Kevin Hart Architecture Location: Atherton , California, USA Design Team: Kevin Hart, Tim Morshead, Michael McGroarty, Jeff Szeto, Hins Cheung, Tim Cho Project Year: 2011 Total Area: 55,000 sqm Photographs: Bernard André © Bernard André In spite of its large size, the MAC fits neatly into the campus, forming and animating outdoor spaces that collaborate with the existing buildings. To the south, a new middle school recreation yard is framed by a broad wood deck for quiet play and a tall folded rebound wall. Built using shotcrete against single-sided formwork, this articulated surface encourages creative ball play and invented games
Niemeyer Center, by Danica Ocvirk Kus
Feb 28th
© Danica Ocvirk Kus Danica Ocvirk Kus shared with us her photographic work for Oscar Niemeyer ‘s Niemeyer Center in Aviles, Spain . Known her work across Europe, her talent is very eloquently represented through these images of this highly admired and appreciated institution for the city. A full gallery of images can be viewed after the break.
‘Calling of the Sea’ – Exhibition Hall for Yantai Development Zone Blueprint / Origin Architect
Feb 28th
Courtesy of Origin Architect ‘Calling of the Sea’, the proposal for the exhibition hall for Yantai Development Zone Blueprint by Origin Architect , will be not only a space to exhibit the blueprint of Yantai City, but also present an attitude itself and the possible future of the coastal city, as well as the visions experienced directly.
Room For Justice / Mauricio García Cué
Feb 28th
Courtesy of Mauricio García Cué Architect: Mauricio García Cué Location: San Andrés Cholula, Puebla , Mexico Project Years: 2007 – 2010 Area: 8,800 sqm Photographs: Luis Gordoa Hernández, Rubén Esparza Calderón, Argimiro Hernández Courtesy of Mauricio García Cué Two different design premises, closely intertwined, serve as the cornerstone for this project, orientation and specific functionality. Courtesy of Mauricio García Cué Following the first, and considering day to day operations, the substantive court areas face north. This helps capture as much white natural light as possible, which results in significant energy savings
Research and Technology Innovation Park / Brooks + Scarpa
Feb 27th
Courtesy of Brooks + Scarpa The Research and Technology Innovation Park, designed by Brooks + Scarpa , will be Mexico ’s first new construction LEED Platinum building. The site is located in Monterrey near the airport and adjoins a natural habitat. The program includes labs, offices, testing facilities, and warehouse spaces and will be constructed in two phases. More on the project after the break.
