After recently creating the origami inspired Kiosks, London based architecture firm Make Architects unveils a recyclable cinema for the Regeneration Film Festival at Ecobuild. The award-winning architectural practice, took the challenge of designing a unique structure to showcase films, as well as provide exhibition visitors with a place of rest. The recyclable structure will be built… [Read More]
Pedestrian Bridge in Esch by Metaform Architecture
The minimalist bridge in Esch-sur-Alzette, Luxembourg by Metaform architecture has redefined the way pedestrian bridges are integrated into the urban life. The bridge was designed as a connection point between the busy city and Galgenberg Park. The unique design creates a strong contrast against the chaotic urban environment, offering pedestrians a peaceful refuge. Architect’s description:… [Read More]
Origami inspired Kiosks by Make Architects
London architecture office Make Architects has designed two unique prefabricated kiosks inspired by the art of origami. The two kiosks were first introduced to the public as part of the London’s Canary Wharf Ice Sculpting Festival. The concept of origami is reflected in the structure and shape of the each kiosk. The sculptural structure appears… [Read More]
Villa 1 by Powerhouse Company
Villa 1 was the first commission for Powerhouse Company, two months after its founding in May 2005. The house is located within a large beautiful pine forest in the Netherlands, and its optimal orientation offers stunning views with maximum amount of sun exposure. The Y shape of the house was developed to take advantage of… [Read More]
Jellyfish House by Wiel Arets Architects
Located on the Mediterranean coast of Spain, in Marbella, the Jellyfish House was designed by dutch firm Wiel Arets Architects featuring a cantilevered roof pool with a view onto the nearby sea and beach. Weighing almost 60 tons, the rooftop pool is cantilevered 9 metres and is equipped with an infinity-edge that is making its… [Read More]
Rapport. Experimental Spatial Structures by J. MAYER H.
The exhibition “RAPPORT. Experimental Spatial Structures” (Experimentelle Raumstrukturen) took place at the Berlinische Galerie in Berlin, Germany at the end of 2011, beginning of 2012. The exhibition offered new insights into the interdisciplinary approach of the internationally acclaimed architectural office J. MAYER H. Two years after the exhibition took place, it remains as visually, and conceptually… [Read More]
Housing Building With 7 Units by Metaform architecture
Luxembourg-based architecture firm Metaform architecture developed in 2012 a discreet and minimalistic housing building in Weimerskirch, Luxembourg-City. The building consists of seven units and was built with the intent of inserting the residential building in its direct surroundings, a suburban area that consists of detached and solitary buildings. A discreet and reduced architecture with hidden… [Read More]
RKM 740 High-Rise by J. MAYER H. und Partner
RKM 740, a high-rise designed by J. MAYER H. und Partner, will be located directly on the Rheinaue, offering a view of the beautiful Düsseldorf’s city center. RKM 740 will “shape the silhouette” of the left bank of the Rhine, not only in terms of its architecture, but in terms of use as well. The high-rise project,… [Read More]
Nordea Bank by Henning Larsen Architects
In 2011, Danish firm Henning Larsen Architects in collaboration with Signal Architects and SLA Landscape Architects, won the competition for the new Nordea Bank’s new office building in Ørestad North, Copenhagen. The new 40,000 m² building will house 1,800-2,200 people and will be inaugurated in 2016. Stage one of the project consists of two light, sculptural buildings… [Read More]
Kristiansund Opera And Culture Centre by C.F. Møller Architects
In 2010 Scandinavian architecture firm C. F. Møller won the 1st prize in an international competition for Norway’s Kristiansund Opera and Cultural Centre. Dating back to 1805, Norway’s oldest opera houses each year the Opera Festival Weeks, which is Norway’s “largest and most comprehensive presentation of opera and musical theatre and one of Scandinavia’s largest opera… [Read More]
