Australian studio Francis-Jones Morehen Thorp (fjmt) has designed the Bankstown Library and Knowledge Centre (BLaKC) through the adaptive reuse, salvage, recycling and renovation of the existing Bankstown Town Hall in New South Wales. Located in the heart of the city, the library creates a rich spatial experience for the community. The architects were commissioned “to create a… [Read More]
Archives for September 2015
RSP design a hotel with an expressive facade
RSP Architects Planners & Engineers (Pte) Ltd have designed the Holiday Inn Express Clarke Quay in Singapore, featuring an expressive facade that gives it a distinctive look. The geometrical glass facade came as a solution to the hotel’s location, and mainly because a large part of its exterior is facing the harsh western sun. Rigorous… [Read More]
Library of Birmingham by Mecanoo
Mecanoo has designed the Library of Birmingham as a centre for learning, information and culture uniting people of all ages and backgrounds. Situated in Centenary Square in Birmingham, England, the library has transformed the largest public square in the city into one with three distinct realms: monumental, cultural and entertainment. Mecanoo has envisioned the library as… [Read More]
Jean de Lessard brings Feng Shui into Montreal pharmacy
Known for his bold and whimsical spaces, Jean de Lessard designs a pharmacy that steps out of the norm through fun aesthetics and feng shui principles. Located in Quartier DIX30, on the outskirts of Montreal, the Uniprix pharmacy challenges accepted notions. We wanted the space to reflect the human side of the profession, that it becomes… [Read More]
The Temple House by Make Architects
The Temple House is Make’s second project with Swire Hotels, following the successful launch of the Montpellier Chapter Hotel in Cheltenham, and the third hotel in Swire’s portfolio, following The Upper House in Hong Kong and The Opposite House in Beijing. Located in the heart of Chengdu, one of China’s key centres of finance and commerce, the… [Read More]
Caisse Desjardins Sainte-Foy by Hatem+D Architecture
Multidisciplinary firm Hatem+D has collaborated with Coarchitecture in the design of the first floors of the new Caisse Desjardins de Sainte-Foy. Remaining true to the Desjardins brands, the design incorporates green into all signage alongside wide open spaces, wood and a neutral colour palette. The waiting areas for customer service offer plenty of natural light… [Read More]
Kyle Megill launches the SAU Clock on Kickstarter
After the successful launch of his first project the “H-Chair” at the Interior Design Show (IDS14) in Toronto, multidisciplinary designer Kyle Megill is now launching a clock designed to connect you with raw natural materials. Named SAU after the Norwegian word for ‘sheep’, SAU is a new concept of an old-age ritual that connects people… [Read More]
Stamp House by Charles Wright Architects
Located in Queensland, Australia, the Stamp House designed by Charles Wright Architects is an off-the-grid home that can withstand category 5 cyclones, and therefore classified as a cyclone shelter. The building is siting over an engineered water ecosystem which was the result of lengthy liaison & collaboration with National Parks, Environmental Agencies, State and Local Government…. [Read More]
Michele de Lucchi designs espresso maker for Alessi
Designer Michele de Lucchi has collaborated with Alessi and illycaffè in creating a new espresso maker dedicated to coffee lovers. From sculptural design to unparalleled technology, each detail in the new Pulcina espresso maker was carefully considered to create the perfect cup of coffee. The experts at Illy’s R&D Laboratory identified some important changes to… [Read More]
Lausanne House by Hatem+D
Multidisciplinary firm Hatem+D has renovated a bungalow in Québec City, Canada to fit the client’s lifestyle. Besides the addition of a complete new floor and garage, the facade received a complete new look. Hatem+D‘s redesign takes advantage of the surrounding landscape and stunning views, by opening the living space to the outdoors. The dining room and kitchen… [Read More]
