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Masterplan Villa Industria in Hilversum

Mecanoo created a masterplan for 357 homes – partly affordable housing, partly owner-occupied, small-scale businesses and sporting facilities. Inspired by the industrial heritage of the site, the area has a recognisable identity once again.

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China

White Comedy of Xi’an Zhongshu Bookstore in Shanxi

Wutopia Lab designed an entirely white Zhongshu Bookstore in Xi’an, one of the most ancient cities in China which used to be the capital for thirteen dynasties, with 300 tons of steel and 30,000 meters of light strips.

Melbourne

The Threshold House in Melbourne

MOS Architects is responsible for the Threshold House project. This is an addition to an existing Victorian terrace in inner city Melbourne. The 265 sqm site is bookended by a stable building to the North and the original terrace to the South.

Israel

Strings attached House in Bnei Atarot

Studio Perri interior design upgraded a private house of 185 sqm in Bnei Atarot “moshav” in Israel, that was built 10 years ago and was no longer suited to the needs of the family living there.

China

China Optics Valley Convention and Exhibition Center

China Optics Valley Convention and Exhibition Center design by WSP ARCHITECTS – the building facade system references Chinese traditional craft – ivory carvings, showing changes of light & shadow.

Alexandra Road Estate, Camden, London building

RIBA News & Events 2018, London, UK

The dire state of the UK’s transport infrastructure contributes to the housing crisis, according to a report published by the Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA). Joining the Dots: a new approach to tackling the UK’s infrastructure challenges.

Exhibition Center of Zhengzhou Linkong Biopharmaceutical Park

Exhibition Center of Zhengzhou Linkong Biopharmaceutical Park, design by WSP ARCHITECTS, an innovative and entrepreneurship base for R&D and production of life science and biotechnology in Henan Province.

Houses of Parliament Architecture, London Building

Elizabeth Peace CBE appointed as Chair of shadow Sponsor Board of the restoration and renewal of the Palace of Westminster building. AECOM and HOK are in the design team.

Elkus Manfredi Architects, Boston, Massachusetts

Elkus Manfredi Architects news – David Manfredi and Elizabeth Lowrey to Receive Real Estate Finance Association’s Annual Distinguished Service Award at 30th Annual Gala.

Duke University Rubenstein Arts Center, Durham, North Carolina

Duke University Rubenstein Arts Center, Durham, NC design by William Rawn Associates, Architects, Inc. – “The Ruby” reinvents the role of the arts within the university, extending its culture of interdisciplinary study in science, engineering and medicine to the arts.

Beacon Park Lumen Restaurant Detroit

Beacon Park Lumen Restaurant Detroit design by Touloukian Touloukian Inc., urban revitalization project and new public space along Grand River Avenue: strong cantilevered roof form references the historic G.A.R. building.

Sapphire Residences, Colombo, Sri Lanka

Sapphire Residences, plans for an Uber-Lux residential tower in Colombo, Sri Lanka designed by renowned architects Gensler, Yoo and French designer to the stars Philippe Starck.

Blue Note Beijing Jazz Club

Blue Note Beijing Jazz Club design by Chiasmus Partners. Inc – the first China branch of the age-old Jazz brand from New York City, on the site of former American consulate to the Qing Dynasty.

Longgang Chuangtou Tower, Shenzhen Building

Longgang Chuangtou Tower in Shenzhen by URBANUS Architecture & Design – the architecture is a container that captures light, just like a musical instrument captures music.

Architectural offices in Shantou Guangdong

AD Architecture Office in Shantou, Guangdong, China

AD Architecture Office in Shantou, Guangdong – whether it is day or night, the experience brought by space is full of endless possibilities: these Chinese architects see it as the perceptual power to always pursue.

Beachyhead by Plettenberg Bay

The house was conceived and designed by SAOTA as a simple box, floating over the dune, capturing and framing the view. The outer shell of the box is finished in a rough textured concrete, contrasting with the smooth reveal and soffit that tapers to create a delicate frame.

Knox College Whitcomb Art Center Building

Knox College Whitcomb Art Center Building design by Lake|Flato Architects – reflecting the self-described scrappy and unconventional community, this building is a high-performing workhorse made of simple industrial materials.

Crescent Park New Orleans landscape design

Crescent Park, Mississippi River, New Orleans

Crescent Park, Mississippi River, New Orleans, by architects Eskew+Dumez+Ripple, part of a larger master plan that envisions a new, greener future for the City of New Orleans and its riverfront, reconnecting people with the river.

Cartesiusdriehoek Blue District in Utrecht

The masterplan for this new residential neighbourhood with 2,600 homes, a large central park, a school, a supermarket, catering and various other facilities is inspired by a scientific theory about areas around the world where people live longer, healthier and happier lives, the so-called blue zones. The area is set to become the most healthy, well-connected to public transport and bicycle-friendly neighbourhood in the Netherlands.