As far back as 1940, when Karolinska Institutet’s campus was created, architect Ture Rydberg planned for a large auditorium, or aula to use the word of the classical languages. The plans were, however, shelved due to lack of funds, leaving the university without any possibility to arrange public events for students or scientists. In the… [Read More]
Sustainable Industries Education Centre by MPH Architects
MPH Architects have created a complete new identity for the South Australian TAFE. Located at Tonsley Park in Adelaide the Sustainable Industries Education Centre (SIEC) brings together five aging campuses within a former Mitsubishi Assembly plant. The Tonsley Tafe project was initiated by the Government of South Australia’s objective to reduce operating costs of the TafeSA’s Building… [Read More]
Student housing tells its history through photoengraved façade
Architecture firm KANVA has designed a student housing building that reveals its history through a stunning photoengraved facade. Located on a small vacant lot in Montreal, near McGill University, the building features an impressive facade of concrete panels that reveal still images from Thomas Edison’s 1901 film: Montreal Fire Department on Runners. The Edison Residence, named… [Read More]
Burwood Highway Frontage Building at Deakin University by Woods Bagot
Designed by architecture firm Woods Bagot, the new Burwood Highway Frontage building expands on the research and academic facilities for Melbourne’s Deakin University Faculty of Health. The new expansion features an eight-storey tower raised on pillars and covered in gold louvres. The building is made of two interlocking shapes that form an ‘L’ configuration: a four… [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]
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]
Australian Plant Bank by BVN Donovan Hill
Australian practice BVN Donovan Hill has completed the Australian PlantBank, a science and research facility that specializes in native plant conservation. The facility, located at the Australian Botanic Garden in Mount Annan includes long term cold room facilities for storage and seeds, a drying room, incubators and seed processing and testing laboratories. The building also… [Read More]
Buk Seoul Museum of Art by Samoo Architects & Engineers
Samoo Architects & Engineers were commissioned to design a new art museum that would revitalize the North-eastern part of Seoul, mostly knows for its high-rise apartments. Taking inspiration from Nowon, which used to be a field of reeds, the architects integrated the museum within an existing park, creating a serene atmosphere where nature and art… [Read More]
CRAB Studio designs new buildings for Vienna University of Economics & Business
CRAB studio has recently completed the Departments of Law and Central Administration, at the Vienna University of Economics and Business, as part of the new campus masterplanned by BUSarchitektur ZT Gmbh. Using their experience as university teachers, Cook and Robotham gave the university vibrant colours, and ensured that internal and external spaces are seen as an… [Read More]
Dalarna University Media Library by ADEPT
Together with an international team, ADEPT has designed the new library at Dalarna University in Sweden, creating a multi functional design that naturally integrates into the surround landscape at the university’s campus in Falun. The 3000 m² space was designed as a dynamic meeting place with activities for students, staff and visitors to the Dalarna… [Read More]
