Finland’s capital Helsinki has gained a major new cultural institution and a striking new public space with the completion of Amos Rex. The art museum opens after a five- year, €50 million project designed by architecture firm JKMM, which has seen the refurbishment of the landmark 1930’s Lasipalatsi building in Central Helsinki. At the heart… [Read More]
Bessgborough Residence by _naturehumaine
The Bessborough residence designed by _naturehumaine is located in the district of Notre-Dame-de-Grâce in Montreal, Canada. The project consists of the complete renovation of the ground floor of a duplex dating back from the 1950s. The challenge was to open this 900-ft2 space by maximizing living spaces while keeping a certain sense of spatial division…. [Read More]
The Royal Parks by Mizzi Studio
The first of a family of nine kiosks, designed by award-winning architecture and design practice Mizzi Studio on behalf of artisan brand Colicci for prominent locations in The Royal Parks in London, has opened at Ritz Corner, Green Park. Eight more kiosks will open through the winter, culminating with the opening of a new landmark… [Read More]
WADA Sports, Flagship Store
To celebrate its 30th anniversary, WADA Sports has moved to a newly built headquarter and main retail shop. The new building is also a studio for Wada Bari technology, the brand’s original racket stringing technology. Matsuya Art Works and KTX archiLab have teamed up together to create a space that reflects the brand’s innovative technology… [Read More]
La Vague – Unique refreshing rest stop in Montreal
Designed by Arcadia Studio and inserted into five parking spaces facing 4301 St-Denis Street between Marie-Anne and Rachel, La Vague (The Wave) is 74 wooden frames that rotate in three degree intervals, suggesting the motion of a wave hitting the pavement. The seven shades of blue used in this artistic installation are reminiscent of a… [Read More]
Printemps Haussmann by UUfie
The iconic departments store Printemps has been given a face-lift that features an incredible new atrium. Designed by Toronto-based architects UUfie and produced by Yabu Pushelberg, the new Dichroic Glass ‘veil’ takes your breath away. Printemps, named after the season of Spring, is a renowned department store located on Boulevard Haussmann in Paris, France. It… [Read More]
La Taule Sports Center wins Grands Prix du Design 2015
The minimalist design of the La Taule Sports Center has won the Grands Prix du Design 2015 Athletic Training Centre award. Designed by Canadian architecture firm Microclimat, the center takes its name after a former prison that was converted into a fitness center in 2010. The two story building features wide open spaces, where each element was carefully… [Read More]
François-René project by Maître Carré & Architecture Open Form
Developer Maître Carré and Architecture Open Form have proposed a new contemporary residential project in Montreal’s Rosemont-Petite-Patrie neighbourhood. The François-René project uses a fresh approach, and beyond aesthetics it is the first real estate project certified Novoclimat 2.0. From Maître Carré: The François-René project, on Châteaubriand Avenue in Montreal’s Rosemont-Petite-Patrie neighbourhood, boasts six exceptional, thoroughly contemporary residences. Montreal… [Read More]
Du Tour Residence by Architecture Open Form
Architecture Open Form has transformed a residence from the 60s into a contemporary oasis. The minimalist interior and natural colour palette complemented the details characteristic to the original building. A large exterior terrace that houses a kitchen, dining area, spa and relaxation space connects the interior with the surrounding landscape. From Architecture Open Form: The… [Read More]
Architects Bureau de Change complete MADE flagship store in Soho
Architects Bureau de Change presents some of MADE’s most iconic pieces of furniture in a unique installation display in the new flagship store in Soho. The unique approach to using technology in the retail space guides customers through a completely different experience. From Architects Bureau de Change: The brief for the award winning MADE.com store was… [Read More]
