Firm Chevalier Morales Architectes transformed the old Lachine Borough library in Montreal, Canada, into a 21st century state of the art facility. Winning an architectural competition in 2011, the architects were asked to expand, redesign and bring to compliance the library, dating back to 1974. The new building does not only meet today’s needs and… [Read More]
Archives for September 2015
Luca Nichetto designs online-customizable lamp for Hem
Scandinavian brand Hem has collaborated with renowned Italian designer, Luca Nichetto on creating the world’s first online-customizable lamp. Named Alphabeta, the new collection can be customized both in shape and colour to match your personal style. The minimalist design allows you to transform the pendants into a unique composition. [vimeo 138189096 w=700&h=393] The collection comes in… [Read More]
World Architecture Festival announces Colour Prize shortlist
The World Architecture Festival (WAF) has announced the 2015 Colour Prize shortlist. The largest architecture awards program will pick this year’s Colour Prize winner from nine vibrant global projects. The winners will be announced at the Marina Bay Sands, Singapore between 4–6 November 2015. The World Architecture Festival Gala Awards Dinner will take place on the… [Read More]
Chris O’Brien Lifehouse by HDR Rice Daubney
Lifehouse represents the realisation of the late Professor Chris O Brien’s vision for the creation of an integrated cancer facility on the Royal Prince Alfred (RPA) Hospital campus, in Sydney, Australia. Designed by HDR Rice Daubney, the facility aims to redefine the cancer patient experience and become a centre of excellence. The stat-of-the-art facility integrates… [Read More]
Hengqin International Financial Center by Aedas
Hengqin International Financial Center is the kick-off project of Shizimen CBD, which will be the milestone for development of the whole region. Designed by Aedas, this mixed-use high-rise includes office spaces, supporting conference and exhibition facilities, apartments, service facilities and retails. The project is located in Plot 8 of offshore financial island in Hengqin Block,… [Read More]
867 De Bougainville apartment by Bourgeois / Lechasseur Architects
Bourgeois / Lechasseur Architects have remodelled a ground floor apartment in a building dating back to 1924. Located in Quebec City, Canada, the space was transformed to allow better functionality. The linear layout of the interior allows for more natural light and an open concept environment. Discovered in the demolition phase, the brick wall was… [Read More]
Fraunhofer Offices by Pedra Silva Architects
Pedra Silva Architects designed the offices for Fraunhofer Portugal, a non-profit private research association part of the German Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft, the largest organization for applied research in Europe. Although not familiar to the general public, Fraunhofer is responsible for many important innovations, including, for example, the MP3 file format, and many advances in workplace organization research. Our team… [Read More]
