A personal review of design creations
Stored History
The history of Graz, the second largest city in Austria, goes back to the Copper Age. With six universities on its territory, the city has a very rich heritage. At the Palais Herberstein, a new trilogy of permanent exhibitions is showcasing historic artifacts with a stunning layout.
Villa Majorelle
After over two years of intensive renovation, one of France’s jewels of Art Nouveau is reopening on February 15th & 16th, 2020. The Villa Majorelle will offer a splendid testimonial of this period to the visitors.
From oil to brain
From an old gas production site, Max Arkitekter gave life to a 900-pupil school in Stockholm.
Is It A Snake Or A Dragon? The new Swatch HQ by Shigeru Ban
For his second collaboration with the Swiss brand, Shigeru Ban delivers an organic 240-metre long office structure by the Suze canal in Biel.
“The dream that still hasn’t come true”*
From sketches by Pierre Paulin made 50 years ago, OMA / Rem Koolhaas was invited by Paulin Paulin Paulin to completely redefine the interiors of Villa Lemoine. A legacy in the making.
House Bras
Just outside Antwerp, DDM Architectuur worked on a discreet monolithic house surrounded by water and nature.
Bigwin Island Club Cabins
Land of indigenous population for centuries, developed as luxury retreat since 1922, the Bigwin Island hosts now brand new club cabins by MacKay-Lyons Sweetapple Architects.
Finnish Modernism in India
It took nearly 55 years to fully enjoy this sculptural building dedicated to the “Snow Peaks on the Mountains” by Reima and Raili Pietilä. After a series of lengthy delays and careful renovation.
A Concrete Hideaway in the Woods
Situated between the Caspian Sea and Si Sangan forest, the Tehran-based MADO Architects developed a private residential project.
The Skyscape Rooftop House
In Thailand, above a 5-storey apartment, a small home is now replacing the usual water tanks.