Ippolito Fleitz Group has redesigned the popular Café Pause in the heart of Stuttgart’s suburb Ostfildern, after a change of leaseholder. The design direction for a multifunctional space was fast reached by taking into account the clients’ desires. The result is a space that is flexible, and functions beautifully as a café, but also as a bar and event location. The town… [Read More]
Archives for July 2015
VIDEO: Architecture & Water documentary: A river runs through it
The Architectural Review in collaboration with the Old Royal Naval College have created a series of three films that explore the relationship between architecture and water. The first of the three in the series ‘A river runs through it’ explores the challenges and opportunities presented by rivers and canals, and how the rapidly changing relationship… [Read More]
Prince Philip Residence by Thellend Fortin Architectes
Thellend Fortin Architectes have designed the expansion of a spacious 1960s residence in Montreal, Canada. Situated on a site with a steep incline and stunning views, the two-floor expansion was designed to create a connection to the surrounding landscape. Large floor-to-ceiling windows create a panoramic view of the incredible site. The architectural concept involved the… [Read More]
Merlock by Manuel Barbieri for Progetti
Manuel Barbieri has designed the new Merlock pendulum floor clock for Progetti. The designer was completely fascinated by castles and their distinct architectural features, in particular battlements. The battlements are recognizable features that reveal the time and historical period of the castle. From the designer’s imagination and passion for these ancient dwellings, Merlock was created…. [Read More]
Burwood Highway Frontage Building at Deakin University by Woods Bagot
Designed by architecture firm Woods Bagot, the new Burwood Highway Frontage building expands on the research and academic facilities for Melbourne’s Deakin University Faculty of Health. The new expansion features an eight-storey tower raised on pillars and covered in gold louvres. The building is made of two interlocking shapes that form an ‘L’ configuration: a four… [Read More]
Christchurch Airport Regional Terminal by BVN Donovan Hill & Jasmax
The Christchurch Airport Regional Terminal building was designed by BVN Donovan Hill & Jasmax to create a completely separate identity from the recently expanded Christchurch Domestic and International terminals. The new terminal was commissioned by Air New Zealand, the major user of the terminal although the terminal actually merges with the main terminal building which… [Read More]
ArtZavold designs unique clock collection made of old vinyl records
Ukraine-based studio ArtZavold has recently launched a Kickstarter campaign that gives old vinyl records a new life. Designers Nick Ponomarenko and Tanya Korostel have created the collection of clocks based on emotions, and nostalgic memories. The Kickstarter campaign has already reached and passed its goal in just 2 days. Choose your favourite design and customize… [Read More]
Veranda House by Blouin Tardif Architecture – Environnement
Blouin Tardif Architecture – Environnement has designed a single-family home that is intimate, discreet and in-touch with nature. Located in a new forest development in Boucherville, Canada, the Veranda house uses nature as its backdrop. The stunning landscape design and site trees serve as a privacy screen, with only the entrance and certain services being visible from… [Read More]
The PortHole Pavilion by TOMA! for Festival des Architectures Vives
Designed by Antonio Nardozzi & María Dolores del Sol Ontalba of TOMA! for the tenth edition of the Festival des Architectures Vives at La Grande-Motte, the PortHole pavilion is an experimental architecture. The pavilion creates an interesting play of optical illusions celebrating the pure geometry of the circle. The experimental factor of this pavilion is the way… [Read More]
New Acute Hospital Bispebjerg by C.F. Møller & Terroir
C.F. Møller and C.F. Møller Landscape, in cooperation with Terroir and engineers Alectia and Søren Jensen, are among the winners of the first phase of the competition for a new Acute Ward for the New Hospital Bispebjerg, in Denmark. Three teams have been selected as winners of the first phase of the competition to create… [Read More]
