Posted by DesignalmicPosted in ATMOSPHERE,DAYLIGHTING,Famous / Popular / Great / World : Building,Featured,Gallery,glass facade,GREEN AREA,HISTORY & STORY OF THE BUILDING,INTERIORs SPACE,Landform / Contour / Lawn,LIGHTING EFFECTIVE,MATERIALS USED,Memorial & Museum Space,Metal Sheet,Museum,NATURAL VENTILATION,OUTDOOR SPACE,Steel,TravelMay 8, 2013
Situated on a former coal mine in Lens, a quiet town in northern France, the newly opened branch of the Musée du Louvre stands as a stunning essay in transparency and geometry. Designed by the Japanese firm SANAA in collaboration with the Manhattan studio Imrey Culbert…
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Posted by DesignalmicPosted in Adaptive Reuse,Architecture Award,ATMOSPHERE,DAYLIGHTING,Featured,Green Project,HISTORY & STORY OF THE BUILDING,INTERIORs SPACE,LIGHTING EFFECTIVE,NATURAL VENTILATION,Prefabricated elements,Steel,STRUCTURAL,Structural Award,Terminal / Station,TravelMay 4, 2013
The refurbishment of the Grade I Listed Western Range is a fundamental part of the overall King’s Cross redevelopment programme. The design and construction teams from Arup, John McAslan + Partners, and VINCI Construction, along with key external stakeholders English Heritage and Camden Council, have sympathetically restored the 150 year old building to reflect its heritage, meet the current operational needs of the station and its staff, and complement the new Western Concourse…
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Posted by DesignalmicPosted in Architecture Award,FACADE / SKIN,Featured,GREEN AREA,LIGHTING EFFECTIVE,MASS & SHAPE,Office Building,OUTDOOR SPACE,Reseach / laboratories Center,Steel,STRUCTURAL,SUSTAINABILITYMay 2, 2013
The “il Cielo” iGuzzini lighting headquarters in Spain is the last of a series of constructions that have adopted sustainable energy and natural and artificial light management as the cornerstones of their design. The building, located in the Parque de Actividades Empresariales Can Sant Joan in Sant Cugat del Vallès, is the result of optimised energy efficiency, not just in terms of consumption but also in the way that energy is generated…
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Posted by DesignalmicPosted in Architecture Award,ATMOSPHERE,BUILDING SYSTEMS,Clubhouse,Concrete,DAYLIGHTING,Famous / Popular / Great / World : Building,Featured,glass facade,GREEN AREA,Green Project,LIGHTING EFFECTIVE,MATERIALS USED,STRUCTURAL,SUSTAINABILITY,Travel,WoodenMarch 13, 2013
The private club Haesley Nine Bridges designed by Shigeru Ban Architects & KACI International, located in Yeoju in Gyeonggi Province, opened in 2009. On the strength of the best facilities & service and the brand synergy, it has become Korea’s most luxurious golf course brand. Haesley provides the best course condition thanks to the installation of the world’s first 18-hole SubAir & Hydronics system. With its unique wooden column timber structure, Haesley’s clubhouse won three prestigious global architecture awards…
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Posted by DesignalmicPosted in Bamboo,Exotic Idea,FACADE / SKIN,Installation,Light Art,LIGHTING EFFECTIVE,MASS & SHAPE,MATERIALS USED,Pavilion,Prefabricated elements,STRUCTURAL,SUSTAINABILITY,TravelMarch 9, 2013
LEAD created Golden Moon for Hong Kong Mid-Autumn Festival – The event, which attracted over 400,000 visitors last year, features a Giant Lantern, “Golden Moon”, with colourful LED lights and sound effects. The lantern’s design and construction is the result of a design competition organised by Hong Kong Tourism Board in conjunction with Hong Kong Ambassadors of Design, Hong Kong Designers Association and the Hong Kong Institute of Architects…
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Posted by DesignalmicPosted in Architecture Award,BUILDING SYSTEMS,Charming,Clear,DAYLIGHTING,FACADE / SKIN,Famous / Popular / Great / World : Building,Featured,Friendly / social,Fun / Playful,Green Project,Interior Award,INTERIORs SPACE,Library,Library Interior,LIGHTING EFFECTIVE,MATERIALS USED,Metal Sheet,Modern Contempory Style,OUTDOOR SPACE,Prefabricated elements,Refreshing,SOLUTION,SUSTAINABILITY,TravelMarch 9, 2013
The Hive, Britain’s first joint university and public library, offers a rich variety of resources for students and researchers. This library in Worcester, England, by architects Feilden Clegg Bradley Studios, The scheme accommodates the county archives and records office, history centre, archaeology service and multi-agency customer service centre, in addition to commercial and retail space. The Hive is additionally set to become one of the world’s most sustainable buildings with a 50 per cent reduction in carbon emissions, and a BREEAM “Excellent” rating…
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Posted by DesignalmicPosted in Architecture Award,ATMOSPHERE,Charming,Clear,DAYLIGHTING,Executive / VIP / High class,GREEN AREA,Harmony With The Context,INTERIORs SPACE,LIGHTING EFFECTIVE,MATERIALS USED,Metal Sheet,Modern Contempory Style,NATURAL VENTILATION,Relax,Resort,Resort Interior,SUSTAINABILITY,Travel,Warm,WoodenFebruary 26, 2013
Designed by Sydney-based Architect Tonkin Zulaikha Greer in association with Wellington-based architects Paul Rolfe Architects and made a reality by Timbercraft Constructions. The original shack was a rustic but cozy venue nestled amongst the estate vineyard. The new shack has the same unique and picturesque setting but offers a luxurious experience, ensuring lasting memories…
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