Herzog & De Meuron’s “Helvetia” HQ | mirrors and chinese shadows
The whole project consists of 4 new buildings arranged on a pre existing cruciform complex, creating four new courtyards around the headquarters.
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Orange cube | JACOB + MACFARLANE Architects >>> a controlled explosion
Who bit the orange cube?
The building by Dominique Jakob and Brendan Macfarlane is part of the larger “Confluences” urban planning project to revitalize Lyon’s waterfront.
Grand Théatre d’Albi | DOMINIQUE PERRAULT
The Grand Theatre in Albi, France, aims to trigger the transformation of the urban texture as well as boost the city’s cultural influence: this building is conceived as an architectural symbol and a landmark on the outskirts of the historical centre.
UN Studio | Theme Pavilion for the World Horticultural Expo (2014) in Qingdao, China
UN Studio | Theme Pavilion for the World Horticultural Expo (2014) in Qingdao, China.
A concept born from the Chinese Rose… with facade programming, recognizable routing and future flexibility.
Piper-Charles Heidsieck House of Champagne >> in Reims (France), a warehouse in disguise
Piper-Charles House of Champagne, a warehouse in disguise: architect Jacques Ferrier combines production and image, the warehouse typology with the elegance of a see-through shell.
Harpa Concert Hall & Conference Centre, Reykjavik | Henning Larsen Architects and Studio Olafur Eliasson
The Harpa Building is inspired by nature: Icelandic scenaries are unforgettable even in a big city such as Reykjavik. The project won the Mies van der Rohe Award 2013.
Façade(ries) | Timelapse of a changing façade
A dreamy timelapse video of a building façade interacting with weather, time and the urben landscape.
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