The iconic Jurkovič heating plant in Bratislava has a new look
DF Creative Group converts the iconic Jurkovič heating plant in Bratislava into a multipurpose structure The Jurkovič Heating Plant, built next to the Apollo Refinery, is located in the former industrial area of Bratislava. Over the years, all the large industrial buildings in the area have gradually been replaced by new architectures: innovative structures and […]
FIFA WORLD CUP 2022 – Lusail Stadium
For the 2022 World Cup in Qatar, DDN is presenting a series of new architectures built for the event, starting with Lusail Stadium, designed by Foster + Partners FIFA World Cup 2022 started in Qatar on November 20, 2022, exceptionally in winter, given the very high temperatures of the Middle Eastern country. Qatar has been […]
La Biennale dello Stretto 2022: le tre linee d’acqua
Is there such a thing as Mediterranean design? Yes, and La Biennale dello Stretto is one of the answers La Biennale dello Stretto, the First International Exhibition of Art, Architecture, Landscape, Writing, Video, Photography of the Strait of Messina, is a project that expresses itself in the different disciplines. In fact, La Biennale dello Stretto […]
Lightben by Bencore: ultralight and sustainable panels
Bencore has been given due recognition: Ligthben panels have obtained the EPD (Environmental Product Declaration) on the basis of the products’ LCA (Life Cycle Assessment) Lightben panels by Bencore have recently obtained the EPD (Environmental Product Declaration), which certifies products’ sustainability through the LCA (Life Cycle Assessment) method. Bencore’s Lightben is an ultralight composite panel […]
JKMM Architects presents Dance House Helsinki in Florence
On September 30, 2022, in Florence, Finnish firm JKMM Architects presents the new project, Dance House Helsinki Finnish architect Teemu Kurkela, founding partner of JKMM Architects, presents in Florence, exclusively and for the first time in Italy, the Dance House Helsinki (Tanssin talo) project. Dance House Helsinki is a new facility dedicated to dance, built […]
Temporary architectures: Serpentine Pavilion 2022
The 21st Serpentine Pavilion is curated by Chicago-based American artist Theaster Gates with Adjaye Associates From June 10 to October 16, 2022, Serpentine Galleries in London present Black Chapel, the 21st Serpentine Pavilion, designed by Chicago-based artist Theaster Gates. Theaster Gates is the third artist to design the Serpentine Pavilion, following Olafur Eliasson with Kjetil […]
The new terminal at Helsinki International Airport
The new Terminal 2 at Helsinki International Airport, designed by ALA Architects Finnish firm ALA Architects has designed the expansion of Helsinki-Vantaa International Airport, which opened in 2021. ALA Architects won the competition announced by airport company Finavia to design a new terminal; the existing airport, in fact, built in several phases since the 1950s, […]
Photo Elysée and mudac in Lausanne’s Plateforme 10 district
Photo Elysée and mudac opened in June 2022 in Lausanne’s Plateforme 10 arts district: a new museum of applied arts, design and photography The new building has been designed by Portuguese architecture firm Aires Mateus. Photo Elysée and mudac join the Cantonal Museum of Fine Arts (mcb-a) designed by Barozzi/Veiga to complete the transformation of […]
Mario Botta: an exhibition at MAXXI in Rome
Mario Botta: Sacred and Profane. MAXXI in Rome dedicates an exhibition to the Swiss architect, with a site-specific installation MAXXI – Museo nazionale delle arti del XXI secolo (National Museum of XXI Century Arts) in Rome dedicates an exhibition to Ticino architect Mario Botta (Mendrisio, 1943) titled Mario Botta. Sacred and Profane. Curated by Margherita […]
Marina di Scarlino, the exclusive sea of the Maremma
The resort of Marina di Scarlino, Tuscany, expands with exclusive residences Marina di Scarlino is one of the best protected marinas in the Mediterranean, in Tuscany, surrounded by the Maremma, the Tuscan Archipelago and Elba Island. An idea of Leonardo Ferragamo, Marina Resort & Boatyard is an area including a resort with 30 exclusive apartments […]
Basel and the first architecture week
The first edition of Architekturwoche Basel (Basel Architecture Week) From May 9 to 15, 2022, Basel hosted the first edition of Architekturwoche Basel (Basel Architecture Week). The event, an initiative of the Architektur Dialoge Foundation, will take place every two years; each edition will revolve around different themes investigating how our living spaces change depending […]
Vetrite surfaces: no limits to imagination
Vetrite surfaces by SICIS, the perfect solution for indoor and outdoor use Thanks to its versatility and beauty, glass has been used in architecture since the times of the ancient Romans. In recent decades, interior design and architecture have rediscovered the use of this material, which has become increasingly popular; Vetrite, the innovation by Sicis, […]
The transformation of Znin’s historic former sugar factory
Bulak Project transforms a former sugar factory into a multipurpose facility for the benefit of tourism and the community in Znin, Poland The historic Znin sugar factory, located in the town of the same name, which opened in the late 19th century, closed in 2004. It was destined for demolition but in 2020 Bulak Project […]
OVERSIZED MASHRABIYA at Kenitra train station
Morocco’s new high-speed train station in Kenitra, equipped with a giant mashrabiya The new Kenitra high-speed train station, Morocco, is a link between past and future, as well as a very important infrastructure for the country. The main stop on the line connecting Tangier to Casablanca, this station redesigns the look of the Moroccan city […]
Omer Arbel: Architecture is a roommate
Omer Arbel: light, architecture, technology and new materials Omer Arbel is a Canadian architect, designer, artist, entrepreneur. A multifaceted personality, who has led several activities, some of which are very successful at an international level. In 2005, he founded, as art director, Bocci, a lighting brand that in a very short time has carved a […]
Thirdhome expands its presence in Italy
The demand for exchange of exclusive homes is growing in Italy, and Thirdhome expands its offer Thirdhome, the leading home exchange club for owners of luxury second homes, is also growing in Italy, thanks to the increasing demand for exclusive homes. With a €700 fee per month, club members can access about 14,000 properties that […]
Wood Pavillion #2 by LIN Architects
LIN Architects has designed Wood Pavilion #2 in Zhenjiang, China, a multifunctional pavilion that acts as a new meeting place for residents Architectural practice LIN Architects has designed Wood Pavilion #2, a 50 sqm wooden pavilion that serves a variety of functions, in Zhenjiang, Jiangsu Province, China. LIN Architects’ idea was to design a new […]
Clay and raw earth for innovative surfaces
Archi+ Argilla: the innovation that comes from the past A material that has always been used in architecture, clay is once again the center of architects’ attention thanks to its sustainability and durability. Novacolor, in fact, proposes a new material based on lime and clay for eco-friendly decorative surfaces of high aesthetic value. Therefore, Archi+ […]
Mixed-use architecture by Sasaki Architecture
A mixed-use architecture by Sasaki Architecture in the heart of Shirokane, Japan, has won the Architecture Master Prize 2021 The new mixed-use architecture designed by Sasaki Architecture in Shirokane, Japan, has won the Architecture Master Prize 2021 in the Mixed-Used Architecture category. The Architecture Master Prize is one of the world’s most prestigious international awards, […]
Mario Cucinella: teaching sustainability
In October 2021, MC A – Mario Cucinella Architects inaugurated the new headquarters in Milan, also housing SOS – School of Sustainability MC A – Mario Cucinella Architects has recently inaugurated the new headquarters in Milan occupying 800 sqm spread over three levels, in a former factory from the thirties. In line with philosophy that […]
The Archispritz 2022: the architecture webinars are back
The Archispritz, a series of webinars about architecture, cities, environment, with architects, is back in 2022. Every Wednesday from February 9, at 6:30 pm The Archispritz, the new format curated by Silvano Arcamone and Grazia Torre, consisting in a series of weekly webinars, is back in 2022. From February 9 to March 30, 2022, these […]