Canadian architect Paul Bernier has designed a low-profile, single-storey residence located on a wooded lakefront site in Québec. The interesting structure and shape of the house was inspired and dictated by the varied topography of the site. The house seems to bend and curve in synergy with the landscape, undulating around the existing trees. Approaching the… [Read More]
Medical Science 2 of University of Tasmania by Lyons
Lyons Architecture has designed the Medical Science 2 of University of Tasmania, a state-of-the-art research and education building. Located in Hobart, Tasmania, the spectacular facade of the building was inspired by the city’s topography. The design of the building makes use of natural light by controlling glare and heat in this 5 Star Green Star facility…. [Read More]
offSET Shed House by Irving Smith Jack Architects
Inspired by the typology of a shed, the offSET Shed House by Irving Smith Jack Architects is far from a traditional home design. Located in New Zealand, the small residence is charming and completely functional. Clad in black corrugated metal, the home features retractable windows that entice to outdoor living. Carefully positioned opening offer privacy and… [Read More]
Xi’an Westin Museum Hotel by Neri&Hu Design
Neri&Hu Design has designed the Xi’an Westin Museum Hotel by paying homage to Chinese heritage in one of the country’s oldest cities. The design team reinterprets Chinese cultural references in a contemporary and fresh approach. Rising like a modern-day fortress within the city, the architecture combines past and present in a journey of symbolic references…. [Read More]
Van Gogh Museum in Amsterdam has a new entrance
One of Netherlands’ most popular museums has received a new entrance. Located in Amsterdam, the entrance to the Van Gogh Museum has been moved on Museumplein, following in the steps of the Rijksmuseum and Stedelijk Museum. The building has been developed and completed in a record time of 18 months under the direction of Hans van… [Read More]
Bankstown Library and Knowledge Centre by Francis-Jones Morehen Thorp
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]
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]
A Gem on the Pearl River: Langham Place, Guangzhou by Aedas International
Located on Pazhou, Langham Place, Guangzhou together with Guangzhou Commercial Showcase Complex form the Nanfung Commercial, Hospitality and Exhibition Complex. The 500-room five-star hotel has a dramatic, animated appearance, with horizontal elements accentuated through small and large shifts to maximize the dialogue between the buildings, providing a dynamic, unified and powerful expression for the exhibition complex. Situated opposite from the government funded… [Read More]
