One of the world’s tallest wooden skyscrapers in the northern Swedish city of Skellefteå is home to The Wood Hotel. A new vacation magnet that benefits from the landscape, the architecture and a green vision of the future …
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HafenCity Hamburg is an urban quarter fit for the future. Its eco cherry on the top is the “Null-Emissionshaus” (Zero Emissions Building), which is completely carbon-neutral – and can be dismantled like a Lego house.
LIVING THE NOOM – In harmony with nature – Sanzpont [arquitectura] und Pedrajo + Pedrajo Arquitectos
So, what does “Noom” actually mean? While Sanzpont [arquitectura] and Pedrajo + Pedrajo Arquitectos don’t exactly reveal this, their “Living the Noom” concept is pretty clear: it’s all about a fresh take on housing. With environmental protection and quality of life as a top priority.
Namron was founded with the goal of perfecting the operation and development of the ultimate boutique hotel experience. 5 hotels with iconic designs have been transformed by the in-house creative team into 4 unique experience concepts. Behind the scenes, the 5 independent properties are managed as one hotel. The model is working and new exciting projects are already in the pipeline …
Diébédo Francis Kéré, architect, educator and social activist, has been selected as the 2022 Laureate of the Pritzker Architecture Prize, announced Tom Pritzker, Chairman of The Hyatt Foundation, which sponsors the award that is regarded internationally as architecture’s highest honor.
Querkraft architects from vienna are the creative minds behind the austrian pavilion at the expo in dubai. We spoke to owner and partner Gerd Erhartt about what makes a life successful expo appearance, the climate concepts of the future and the importance of emotional connection in designing a more sustainable future.
On Dubai’s Jumeirah beach, Dior designed an innovative new concept store in collaboration with the 3D printing company WASP. Made out of natural materials the store features not only a unique but also a sustainable installation.
TECLA responds to the increasingly serious climate emergency, to the need for sustainable homes and to the great global issue of the housing emergency that will have to be faced …
Introducing the new, wireless Louis Vuitton Horizon Light Up speaker, an elegant lifestyle companion designed to travel with you.
Baukultur Nordrhein-Westfalen shows exhibition “Simply Green. Greening the City”: Benefits and challenges of urban green in concrete implementation with examples from Düsseldorf to Milan and Singapore …
Pavilion of Estonia: “Square! Positively shrinking” at the International Architecture Exhibition of La Biennale di Venezia 2021
The exhibition “Square! positively shrinking” explores the role of high-quality urban space in enhancing the future development perspective of depopulating small towns …
Kim Herforth Nielsen is one of the world’s most prominent architects. In an interview, the head of the award-winning Danish firm 3XN describes what truly sustainable building means, why it is worthwhile and what future-oriented projects should look like …
Architect Gianluca Santosuosso asked himself, “How would nature respond to this brief?” – and turned to a beehive as a model for residential housing. His “HIVE Project” tackles current challenges with a completely new approach that benefits humans, animals and plants collectively …
Play area and social meeting place on top, cultural institution down below: Helsinki’s Amos Rex art museum is an extraordinary building that has scooped up multiple architectural awards …
Demand for historic tiles goes well beyond faithful restoration work. This is why Viennese building construction engineer Philipp Schleidt decided to specialize in reproductions based on the original manufacturing techniques. With 30,000 historic original tiles serving as a constant source of inspiration in the company’s warehouse …
The Museum of Image and Sound (MIS) in Rio is finally nearing completion. Designed by Diller Scofidio + Renfro, it has been seen for years as one of the world’s most exciting new cultural buildings. With an enchanting panorama view over Copacabana Beach …
Yvonne Farrell and Shelley McNamara, co-founders of Grafton Architects, have been named the 2020 laureates of the Pritzker Architecture Prize …
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