eVolo Magazine has announced the 2016 Skyscraper Competition. Every year the magazine invites architects, students, engineers, designers and artists from around the globe to participate in one of the world’s most prestigious awards for high-rise architecture. See below the official announcement from eVolo presenting this year’s competition, and read here for more information on how to… [Read More]
Cardin Ramirez Julien + Aedifica design stunning planetarium
Architecture and design consortium Cardin Ramirez Julien + Aedifica have won the international architecture competition of the new flagship institution in Montréal, the Rio Tinto Alcan Planetarium. The design proposal stood out from more than 60 entries for the quality and imagination. The site was carefully selected for its unique urban qualities as well as its historical… [Read More]
Villa R by C.F. Møller Architects
C.F. Møller Architects have designed a house that is child-friendly in a forest edge in Aarhus, Denmark. The house is positioned as close to the trees as possible, creating an unbelievable backdrop that can be admired year-round through floor-to-ceiling windows. The 300 m² house was divided into two floors, featuring a partially underground parterre floor dedicated… [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]
Maison Terrebonne by la SHED architecture
Montreal-based firm la SHED architecture has transformed a typical 90’s bungalow into a contemporary residence. Located on a vast wooded site, the ‘Maison Terrebonne’ was built on the same foundation as the original house and kept one of its main characteristics: split levels. Despite the small 1500 square foot living space, this one-person residence offers… [Read More]
Dokk1 – Scandinavia’s largest library opens in Aarhus, Denmark
Dokk1, the largest public library in the Nordic countries by schmidt hammer lassen architects opened its doors to the public on June 20. Located in Aarhus, Denmark the new building represents a new generation of modern, hybrid libraries. The 30,000 square metre building is part of the Urban Mediaspace project, which is transforming the harbour… [Read More]
2015 World Architecture Festival Award Shortlist announced
World Architecture Festival has announced the shortlist for its 2015 awards. The largest architecture awards program in the world includes works from worldwide renowned firms like Foster & Partners, Zaha Hadid Architects, Herzog & de Meuron, OMA/Ole Scheeren, Rogers Stirk Harbour, Rafael Vinoly Architects, BIG, Grimshaw, Heatherwick Studio and Carlos Ott. The eight annual World Architecture… [Read More]
Carl-Henning Pedersen & Else Alfelt Museum by C. F. Møller Architects
C. F. Møller Architects has added a new extension to the small, but distinctive museum exhibiting the large collection of paintings by Carl-Henning Pedersen and his wife Else Alfelt in Herning, Denmark. The museum is located within Birk Centerpark, a park area outside Herning containing various cultural business and educational institutions, that has gone extensive changes… [Read More]
Inauguration of revitalized Boiler Central in Denmark by shl
The Boiler Central, an old boiler building from the 1940s in the unique, historic industrial complex in Vejle, Denmark has recently opened. schmidt hammer lassen architects has designed the 1,200 square meter large refurbishment project which provides space for the new Design Driven Innovation Centre housing 30 creative companies. The ambition for the new Design… [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]
