A Directory of Great Architectures
A Directory of Great Architectures
Project description of il Fondaco dei Tedeschi by OMA: The Fondaco dei Tedeschi, formerly a trading post for German merchants, then a customs house, now stands as a muted icon of the Venetian mercantile era. First constructed in 1228, twice…
Text from UNStudio: Living with Books and Art: a loft in New York, USA 2007-2010 The UNStudio design for an existing loft located in Greenwich Village in Manhattan explores the interaction between a gallery and living space. The main walls…
C. F. Møller Architects has just won the competition for a new terminal for Stockholm’s permanent ferry connections to Finland and the Baltics. The terminal will be a landmark for the new urban development Norra Djurgårdsstaden at the Stockholm waterfront…
Press Release: Hong Kong, 20 August 2010 – The West Kowloon Cultural District Authority unveiled today OMA’s conceptual masterplan for a major new arts district in Hong Kong. Under OMA’s plan – one of three competing proposals – the 40…
Christoph Vogl‘s KAT-Ohno won an international competition. Project description: The development site is surrounded by four office buildings, which will be given a consistent appearance by refurbishment of new cladding systems and upgrading to meet modern standards. The master plan includes…
Press Release: The Scandinavian Green Roof Association based in Malmo, Sweden today honored the Best Green Roof in the Scandinavia, at an award ceremony at the 8 House in Oerestad, Copenhagen. Since 2000, the association has promoted an increased use…
Press Release: Stillwater Dwellings produces contemporary prefab housing known for signature design elements such as soaring rooflines, intelligent layouts, and a dynamic spatial experience emphasizing indoor/outdoor living.
Descriptio of Topline Office by HEAD Architecture and Design: Topline is a Seattle based shoe design company that supplies US and European markets as diverse as Jay Z’s Rocawear brand and Payless. Their main production base is Southern and Eastern…
