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]
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]
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]
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]
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]
Saul-Bellow Library by Chevalier Morales Architectes
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]
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]
