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Théâtre of Saint-Nazaire by K-architectures

Paris-based K-architectures have recently completed the “Théâtre of Saint-Nazaire” in Saint-Nazaire, France, adjacent to remnants of a neoclassical train station destroyed in World War II. The theatre...

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Etoile Lilas Cinema by Hardel et Le Bihan Architectes

Since the Périphérique ring road was covered, the ambition of local authorities and residents has been to make the Porte des Lilas Joint Development Zone not just an outer limit of Paris, but an...

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RMIT Design Hub by Sean Godsell architects

The purpose of the Design Hub designed by Sean Godsell architects is to provide accommodation in one building for a diverse range of design research and post graduate education. RMIT is a world leader...

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Museum of Historical Markmenship by Gnädinger Architekten

Duderstadt, which is situated in the neighborhood of Göttingen, ranks among the 10 most important half-timbered towns in Germany. Besides the historical town hall, one of the most striking landmarks is...

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Silo 468 by Lighting Design Collective

The project is a conversion of oil silo into light art piece and a public space designed by Madrid based Lighting Design Collective (LDC). It sits by the sea facing central Helsinki, Finland....

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Louvre Lens by SANAA + Imrey Culbert

Japanese architects SANAA and New York studio Imrey Culbert have completed the ‘Louvre-Lens’, a new branch museum of the Musée du Louvre, that will open to the public next week in the industrial French...

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Folkwang Library by Max Dudler

Folkwang University of the Arts is North Rhine Westphalia’s college of art and music. Its main campus is housed in the former Benedictine abbey of St. Ludgerus in Essen-Werden, situated in the southern...

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Platoon Kunsthalle Berlin by Platoon Cultural Development

Berlin-based PLATOON Cultural Development has recently completed the ‘Platoon Kunsthalle’ that opened its doors on 19th july 2012. Platoon Kunsthalle is set up in Berlin as a space for subculture in...

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Paloma in Nîmes by Tetrarc

Situated in southern France, Nîmes is well known for its exuberant character, and its fashionable artists. French firm Tetrarc has fed on Nîmes’ special identity in order to create a complex dedicated...

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Mathieu Lehanneur: Electric, the new cultural platform in Paris

“If Alice in Wonderland had liked rock this is where she would have spent her days and nights…” summarised Mathieu Lehanneur. Electric, the new cultural platform in Paris, is already an event in...

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Dalian International Conference Center by Coop Himmelb(l)au

Austrian architecture studio Coop Himmelb(l)au has recently completed the Dalian International Conference Center, a new iconic landmark in the Chinese landscape. The formal language of the project...

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Thula Fort Restoration by Abdullah Al-Hadrami

Threatened by the disruption that might ensue from the construction of a road, the Thula community, with the help of The Social Fund for Development, has undertaken a series of historic preservation...

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Plessi Museum: the first Italian museum on a motorway

The Plessi Museum, is an innovative project near the former customs area between Italy and Austria. Sponsored by the Autostrada del Brennero SpA, the building designed by the engineer Carlo Costa is...

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Paläon Research and Experience Center Schöninger Spears by Holzer Kobler...

The new PALÄON Research and Experience Centre in Schöningen, Germany, designed by Zurich and Berlin-based practice Holzer Kobler Architekturen, has officially open its doors. At the edge of the town of...

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Qin, the Eternal Emperor and his Terracotta Warriors at Bernisches...

Through the 17th November 2013, the Bernisches Historisches Museum houses a large temporary exhibition on the First Emperor of China entitled “Qin – The eternal emperor and his terracotta warriors”....

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Chineasy: The easiest way to learn Chinese With Minimal Posters

The Chinese language has long been considered the most difficult major language to learn, largely on account of the vast number and complexity of its characters. Taiwanese London-based entrepreneur...

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Library of Birmingham by Mecanoo

Palazzos Centenary Square, the largest public square in the heart of Birmingham, currently lacks cohesion or a clear identity or atmosphere. Mecanoo’s design transforms the square into one with three...

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The Story Tower by RTU International Architecture Summer School

The Story Tower is the built result of the Building Works Unit run by Theodore Molloy, Niklavs Paegle and Thomas Randall-wPage during two weeks in August at the RTU International Architecture Summer...

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Louisiana State Museum and Sports Hall of Fame by Trahan Architects

The Louisiana State Museum and Sports Hall of Fame designed by Trahan Architects in historic Natchitoches, Louisiana, merges two contrasting collections formerly housed in a university coliseum and a...

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Ptuj Dominican Monastery turned into Performance Center by Enota

Slovenian architects ENOTA have transformed an 800 year old Dominican monastery in Ptuj, Slovenia,  into a contemporary performance center. The Dominican monastery in Ptuj boasts more than 800 years of...

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