A personal review of design creations
Al Naseej Textile Factory
To support a rapidly dying technique of fabric weaving, the Bahrain Authority for Culture and Antiquities has commissioned Leopold Banchini Architects to work on a light arish structure and offer a new contemporary home to local artisans.
Maison Owl
In the Japanese city of Ube, Yamaguchi Prefecture, Junya Ishigami created a residence/restaurant for Motonori Hirata, a French restaurant owner.
Dar Al Majous in Bethlehem
Located next to the Nativity square in Bethlehem, the Dar Al Majous project by AAU Anastas is a restoration of a historical residential building from the 18th century.
Montblanc Haus - Hamburg
Few days ago, I visited the new Montblanc Haus. Open last May, the new building is right next the headquarters and single production site of the prestigious brand.
#BackToSchool - National Teachers Colleges - Winner of ‘Architecture for Good’ Architizer A+ Awards
The Public Award goes to a large-scale renovation and new build facilities near the towns of Kaliro and Mubenda (Uganda).
#BackToSchool – Kindergarten by the Sea
In all international rankings, Finland hits the top mark with its innovative school system launched over 40 years ago. In Helsinki, Fyra designed a kindergarten for Supercell.
Buckle Street Studios
In the Aldgate East neighbourhood of London, Grzywinski+Pons signed a dense and varied assemblage of buildings including apartments, co-working space, a coffee shop and more.
Ling Ling Mexico City
Undoubtedly with the best views of the city, Ling Ling Restaurant by Hakkasan by Sordo Madaleno, is Mexico’s hottest and highest spot for lunch or dinner…
A Floating Pavilion as prelude of a Museum of Immersive Art
Indirectly linked to the origins of its hosts city, the new venue prefigures the intersection of architecture and visual arts and appeal to all senses.
Plateforme 10: 3 Museums in the heart of Lausanne
Just a few short steps from the main train station, Plateforme 10 is the new arts district in Lausanne. Arisen on the site of a former railway locomotive repair shed, it is the new home of three cantonal museums…