After over a decade of travel, study and creative collaboration with Japan, Norm Architects’ shares their uniquely Scandinavian view of Japanese aesthetics.
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Graz, Austria’s second largest city, is known for its well-preserved historic city centre, which is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. But in addition to its historical splendour, Graz is also a centre for modern architecture and innovative design that harmoniously combines traditional elements with contemporary accents.
The OLM Nature Escape is definitely a building with a recognisable character. How did it come about to plan a round building, what challenges are associated with the 360° angle and why is the shape also a symbol of sustainability? We spoke to architect Andreas Gruber about his first hospitality project, which has been thoroughly thought through!
The majestic mountains are more than just a backdrop here. The intense scent of the forest, the rays of light, the mountain panorama, the snow – the surroundings have a significant influence on the architecture and design of the newly opened Triforêt alpin.resorts in Hinterstoder in the Pyhrn-Priel region.
HGA worked closely with key stakeholders from Marlboro Music and Marlboro College to design sustainable new rehearsal spaces and a music library in Vermont. The ensemble not only captivates with its simple beauty but also with its technological sophistication.
Iwan Baan is considered one of the most important photographers of architecture and the built environment. In impressive images, he documents the growth of global megacities as well as traditional or informal buildings and the works of well-known contemporary architects, including Rem Koolhaas, Herzog & de Meuron, Kazuyo Sejima and Tatiana Bilbao. From October 2023 to March 2024, the Vitra Design Museum will dedicate the first comprehensive retrospective to the Dutch photographer. The exhibition “Iwan Baan. Moments of Architecture” presents a panorama of early 21st-century architecture in its urban and social contexts, and the people who live in it, with the photographer’s wide-ranging oeuvre…
A special highlight of the new alpine architecture is located in the Eggental Dolomites. Not only because the Oberholz hut is located at over 2000 meters, but also because tradition and modernity meet here at eye level.
The Estonian Centre for Architecture will present the exhibition “Home Stage” www.homestage.ee/ curated by Aet Ader, Arvi Anderson, Mari Möldre (b210 Architects) for the Pavilion of Estonia at the 18th International Architecture Exhibition of La Biennale di Venezia (May 20th – November 26th, 2023)…
On 5 May 2023, the fourth FORMDEPOT SALON took place, where FORMDEPOT became a platform for crafts, architecture and design. A total of 36 exhibitors presented their latest products. In addition to culinary highlights from various regions, lectures and workshops offered a well-rounded experience…
In an intimate setting and relaxed atmosphere, the FORMDEPOT SALON showcases individual room designs combined with unique design elements. Handmade products, unexpected textures, light and sound design, various wall treatments, tiles and much more create a fresh and personal experience for visitors and those interested in design…
A paradise for gourmets has been created in the Lendviertel district of Graz. This is because the Van den Berg spice house has been given a new, creative home there. Intense colors, exciting materials and the world of a thousand scents make you want more. The architectural firm LOVE architecture and urbanism is responsible for planning and implementation…
The Temple of Boom won the annual architectural competition for the National Gallery’s in-house garden in Melbourne – a tribute to the Parthenon in Athens …
ArchDaily is the most popular architecture website in the world and a true institution. The ArchDaily Guide to Good Architecture features a variety of the best architectural projects of our time. Based on the “Ten Principles of Good Architecture” …
Elegantly set in the beautiful East Anglian landscape, on the border of a working farm in Suffolk (UK), the Pavilion House is a real inside-out construction. The shapes and materials of the interior all carry a certain tranquillity and simplicity, while every room offers a different glimpse of the outside. There is a certain humility within the architecture, acknowledging that the big-ticket item in the setting is indeed the countryside; it doesn’t try to compete with it, but frames it instead.
Villa Apollon by Block722 effortlessly merges contemporary architecture with nature, making the most of its context, while respecting its green surroundings …
Situated deep in the Swedish forests, close to a tiny winter sport area, a small traditional wooden retreat sits on top of a ridge formed millions of years ago. Besides the pine forest covering the fault, the surrounding landscape is a low undulating region of heaths and ridges that rise above gently sloping sandy beaches and small beach towns. Now completely remodeled, the space feels entirely intertwined with nature – both in terms of materiality and outlook …
The project “Vertical Chalets Kitzbühel” is located in Pass Thurn, close to Kitzbühel, Austria, and is part of a new 7-star Hotel developement. The project consists of suites that elevate in the nearby forest of the Hotel, and that share the public facilities of the Hotel like lobby, restaurant, and Spa.
Norm Architects have completed the interior refurbishment of the private residence “Sandbjerg Residence” in north of Copenhagen, marrying country house charm and contemporary sophistication.