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]
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]
Sustainability of the highest standard in STGM Architects’ new head office
Sustainability is already at the heart of Canadian architecture firm STGM with an impressive portfolio to back that up. Their new head office in Quebec City showcases an array of impressive creative solutions that aim to reach LEED-NC Platinum level. The architects designed the 1,000 m² building with the users in mind, creating a comfortable work environment… [Read More]
Powerhouse Company completes shopping centre in Netherlands
Powerhouse Company has completed ‘t Loon shopping centre in Heerlen, a city in the southern Netherlands. The project was commissioned by Dutch real estate investor NSI after a sinkhole caused part of the building to collapse in 2011. The architects have completely transformed the complex into an open and welcoming space to attract visitors. The… [Read More]
schmidt hammer lassen architects wins large project in downtown Oslo
schmidt hammer lassen architects has won the competition to design a new retail and office complex of well over 50,000 square metres in central Oslo, Norway, for Store Brann Eiendom AS. schmidt hammer lassen architects’ design was chosen ahead of five competing proposals, due to its strong and innovative project design that enhances the existing… [Read More]
Camper Office and Showroom by Neri&Hu Design and Research Office
Chinese architectural design practice Neri&Hu Design and Research Office has created the new Camper Office and Showroom in Shanghai. The design of the space was inspired by “nong-tang”, a traditional narrow alley typical of Shanghai. The architects have inserted their interpretation of a brick and reclaimed wood house within the shell of an old industrial… [Read More]
Wiel Arets Architects Complete Allianz Headquarters
Wiel Arets recently completed the Allianz Headquarters in Zürich, Switzerland. Comprised of a 20 storey tower, and 5 storey annex, the Allianz Headquarters is a “hybrid-office and the pinnacle of a master planned mixed-use district on the edge of Zürich’s city center”. The Allianz Headquarters can be experienced as horizontal and vertical landscape of neighbourhoods…. [Read More]
