A Directory of Great Architectures
A Directory of Great Architectures
Description from Work Architecture Company: A series of new condominium units located within a historic shell of an old department store in Casco Viejo, Panama City. Two courtyards create three groups of apartments, with three distinct “personalities:” “Slab” apartments to…
Press Release as of May 12, 2010: HARTFORD, Conn. The Phoenix Companies, Inc. today announced that its landmark One American Row building, located in Hartford, Connecticut, has been awarded Silver-level LEED® certification for existing buildings (LEED-EB) by the U.S. Green…
Description from Samoo: NHN green Factory is a modern design using spatial composition of grand open floor plates and vertical communication zones to unify and link NHN staff. This is designed to promote socialization, interactivity and creative brainstorming; making people…
Detailed-description of Bernal Heights Residence from SB Architects: The design concept was driven by the micro-features of the site and the desire to create a contemporary design expression that was rooted in Northern California architectural and sustainable ideals. The goal…
Detailed information from the architects: The Wallis Annenberg Center of Baferly Hills engaged SPF:a to convert a landmark site — that of the historic post office building of Baverly Hills — into a performing arts center and hub for the…
Description from the architect / Hidetaka Shirako architect and associates (Google translate from Japanese to English): Meguro-lined street located in the corner of a foreign car showrooms, auto sales dealer’s repair shop is. On the road toward the site of…
Detailed information from the architects (arkhefield): The new gateway to Brisbane is an active hub of cultural and social activity enhanced by large public spaces fl anked by mixed use buildings providing restaurants, markets, cinemas, function spaces, commercial spaces and…
Project description by Tonkin Zulaikha Greer: The 1849 Separate Prison is chilling evidence of the 19th century’s moral phobias and experimental initiatives. Based on Quaker principles of penitence brought about by silence and control, it was a strict machine to…
