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Fundación Canal Exhibition, Spain : Towards another architecture
Sustainable Architecture Exhibition, Madrid, Spain, Europe
21 Jul 2010
LAST CHANCE TO SEE ‘TOWARDS ANOTHER ARCHITECTURE: 24 SUSTAINABLE PROJECTS’
‘Towards another architecture : 24 sustainable projects’ is an ambitious exhibition showcasing projects by some of Europe’s leading sustainability architects. Now in its final fortnight, this is the last opportunity to see the exhibition being held at the Fundación Canal in Madrid.
Fundación Canal Exhibition:
picture © Ignacio Hernando
Fundación Canal Exhibition Madrid
The exhibition offers a detailed analysis of 24 architectural projects – two from each of the 12 participants – to inform and explain what sustainable architecture is, the problems that need to be overcome and the solutions that can be provided.
Architype, a UK architectural practice that has won numerous awards for its sustainable designs and integrated eco-minimalist approach, has been invited to exhibit two of its acclaimed projects:
Genesis Centre:
picture : Leigh Simpson
The Genesis Centre, an education resource for Somerset College, and St Luke’s in Wolverhampton, the first BREEAM Excellent rated primary school in Britain.
The exhibition includes projects from a variety of sectors including: schools, corporate headquarters, government buildings, homes and eco-towns. Some of these works are now a reality and others are in process.
Towards another architecture : 24 sustainable projects – Details
About the exhibition:
Free entry
Exhibition duration: until 25 Jul 2010
Opening hours: weekdays and holidays: 11:00 to 20:00
Wednesday: Closed from 15:00
Location: Fundación Canal, Madrid, Spain
Location: Fundación Canal, Madrid, Spain, southwestern Europe
Madrid Architecture
Madrid Architecture Designs – chronological list
Madrid Architecture – Selection
La Vaca Y La Huerta, Recoletos Street
Architects: Zooco Estudio
photographer : Imagen Subliminal. Miguel de Guzmán – Rocío Romero Rivasz
La Vaca Y La Huerta Restaurant
The name means “The cow and the orchard” and it talks about the main product of the restaurant and the starting point for us to start with the project.
REE Campus
Architects: IDOM
photo : Aitor Ortiz
REE Campus
Red Eléctrica de España has commissioned IDOM for the comprehensive rehabilitation of two buildings in the Tres Cantos Technology Park (Madrid). The action includes a comprehensive adaptation to the new training and technological needs of the company, modernizing the set of buildings through an envelope that enables compliance with energy efficiency requirements.
High Court of Justice and Supreme Court
Foster + Partners
City of Justice Madrid
Hotel Puerta America, Avenida de América
various interiors by famous architects
Hotel Puerta America
High Council – Chambers of Commerce
Rafael de La-Hoz Arquitectos
Chambers of Commerce Madrid
Memorial, Atocha Station Building
FAM Arquitectura y Urbanismo
Madrid memorial
Carabanchel 16 – housing
Design: Foreign Office Architects
Carabanchel Housing
Bucky Fuller & Spaceship Earth Exhibition Madrid
Zaha Hadid Exhibitions Designs
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