Architects: EM2N Location: Zürich, Switzerland Project Leader: Gerry Schwyter, David Duca, Raul Mera Project Team: Fabian Hörmann, Florian Kaiser, Martin Schriener, Elena Schwarz, Caroline Vogel Partners: Mathias Müller, Daniel Niggli Area: 5,800 sqm Year: 2008 Photographs: Simon Menges The project is developed out of its exciting location between two extremes: the inner city Kreis 5 (District 5) and a large area of railway tracks. This expansiveness of this “lake of a different kind”
Architects: Y. Architectes Location: Saint Priest, Rhône, France Architect In Charge: Yann Fontaine, Yann Drossart, Corinne Drossart Area: 179.0 sqm Year: 2012 Photographs: Brice Robert During the creation of the urban development zone of Berliet, the city of Saint-Priest was in the obligation to move petanque fields and building which were there. In exchange, the association which manages it, received brand new premises and four play areas. Athlete and enthusiasts were able to measure t
Paris-based Christian Pottgiesser architecturespossibles designed Maison L as an extension of an 18th-century residence just outside the city’s center. Nestled on grounds with mature trees and lush greenery as far as the eyes can see, the residence is built almost as if it’s a small town. Composed of five tower-like, concrete structures that are situated such to make the most of the views. Each tower holds a bedroom, bathroom, dressing room, and storage space and they are
Architects: Fernanda Canales, arquitectura 911sc Location: Coyoacán, Mexico Artistic Collaboration: Paloma Torres Landscape: Hugo Sánchez, Tonatiuh Martínez Area: 1,500 sqm Year: 2013 Photographs: Sandra Pereznieto, Jaime Navarro The project, located in Coyoacán, is an adaptation of an existing house, a listed building from early-20th century- which was transformed into a cultural center on Fernández Leal street. The need to preserve the existing property led to the decision that the p
Architects: RMA Architects Location: Mumbai, India Year: 2011 Photographs: Rajesh Vora, Edmund Sumner A Visitor Centre located at the entrance of the Prince of Wales Museum, a Grade I heritage structure in Mumbai. The contemporary structure expands upon the footprint of a previously existing multipurpose hall, and is a part of an expansion plan for this prestigious urban landmark. The centre fulfills various programmatic functions, ranging from the integration of baggage collection a
Coach brand hired NY-based OMA to design their brand new flagship store in Tokyo, Japan. Taking up the first two floors of the building, the store has a prominent corner location so the facade was key to the design. The facade is made up of 210 stacked display boxes that run horizontal and vertical to form a herringbone pattern. The boxes will be used to showcase the Coach merchandise, making the goods part of the facade as well. It almost looks like a game of Tetris! Each win
Architects: MQarquitectos Location: Vitacura, Santiago, Chile Architect In Charge: Marcela Quilodrán B, Gustavo Greene W Design Team: Carolina Figueroa O Area: 35,458 sqm Year: 2012 Photographs: Nico Saieh Lighting: Monica Perez and Associates Calculation: Santiago Arias S, Jose Antonio Ramirez U Construction: SALFA S.A. The new Clinical Center of Clinica Alemana is defined as a modern building. The architecture has simple lines, fine materials, and elements of a sustainable architectu
Architects: Scenic Architecture Location: Qingpu, Shanghai Architect In Charge: Scenic Architecture Design Team: Zhu Xiaofeng, Guo Dan Area: 1,603 sqm Year: 2010 Photographs: Courtesy of Scenic Architecture The project locates besides the highway from Shanghai to Zhujiajiao, with a 30,000 sqm green land park and two factory buildings inside that are now renovated as club restaurants. Tree blocks define both plant spices and exterior spaces. Exposed drains and stone alleys wander amo
Please go ahead and forward my mail and post mark it “paradise” please. I’m pretty sure life couldn’t get any better than living in this villa in Majorca, Spain. Designed by Spanish architect Alberto Rubio, the property overlooks Port Andratx on the Mediterranean coast. Located in a prime location with crystal blue waters in both the ocean and the curved infinity pool, imagine spending most of the year outdoors lounging with this view. The split level terrace
Architects: Haworth Tompkins Location: London, UK Architect In Charge: Steve Tompkins, Paddy Dillon, Shane McCamley Area: 628 sqm Year: 2013 Photographs: Helene Binet, Philip Vile Structural Engineer: Flint & Neill Ltd Services Engineer: Ingleton Wood LLP Quantity Surveyor: Gardiner & Theobald LLP Client: National Theatre Theatre Consultant: Charcoalblue LLP Acoustics: Arup Acoustics Access Consultant: All Clear Designs Ltd Contractor: Rise Contracts Ltd Construction Cost: £1.2m
BIG, with additional team members Tess, Transsolar, Base, Transitec and Michel Forgue, have been chosen to design EuropaCity, an 80 Hectare cultural and commercial destination located between Paris and Roissy in France’s most populated region Île-de-France. The project will offer a mixture of retail, culture and leisure on an unprecedented scale around the defining theme of the European urban experience, diversity and culture. Additionally, EuropaCity will be directly linked to the coming Gra
Architects: GLUCK+ Location: Adirondack, NY, USA Design Team: Kees Brinkman, Holly Chacon, Kathy Chang, Steven Chen, Christopher Farnum, Peter L. Gluck, Charles Greenwald, Bethia Liu, Adam Manrique, Joseph Morin, Eric Schaefer Year: 2010 Photographs: Paul Warchol, Courtesy of GLUCK+ Click here to view the embedded video. Structural Engineer: Robert Silman Associates P.C. Civil Engineer: Jarrett-Martin Engineers Geotechnical Engineer: Dente Engineering Mep Engineer: IBC Engineering Service
