Wendelstrand near Gothenburg is a new community and housing development with social and ecological sustainability, sited in a disused quarry. The master plan and Lakehouse by the architects at Snøhetta show how urban planning and housing construction can be reimagined.
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The Moar Gut nature resort in the Salzburg mountains has grown. The new buildings in modern timber construction fit in with the local building culture and strengthen the existing farm buildings. The 5-storey suite towers are the central element of the extension.
For more than 100 years, the name has stood for VIP service, society glamour and pure luxury. But the legendary Waldorf Astoria hotel chain is now consciously focusing on more than that: at the new Waldorf Astoria Seychelles Platte Island, nature conservation is also a top priority.
Located on the south coast of France, The Maybourne Riviera enchants guests all year round with its unrivalled panoramic views of the Mediterranean and first-class service. The French Riviera is one of the top holiday destinations for a reason, thanks to its breathtaking coastal landscapes, azure waters, picturesque bays and charming villages that attract visitors from all over the world. The unique architecture, the exclusive spa area and the idyllic coastal location of The Maybourne Riviera blend harmoniously into the southern French ambience and offer an ideal opportunity to escape the hustle and bustle of everyday life and relax in absolute tranquillity.
The architectural firm Dellekamp Schleich has designed the country’s largest timber engineering building to date in Mexico City. The Jardín Anatole office building is not only built sustainably, it is also designed to withstand earthquakes.
Planning the “Symbiosis Residence” was a challenge, as it involved building on a steep cliff above the lake in Valle de Bravo, Mexico. It was mastered by Luciano Gerbilsky Arquitectos. And the name says it all. The house blends into the surrounding landscape.
Architects Tiziano Vudafieri and Claudio Saverino choose materials and elements of Venetian tradition, which they reinterpret in a contemporary key, for an authentic immersion in the ritual of the aperitif and socialising.
In spring 2024, it will be decided whether the Danish star architect Dorte Mandrup will be the winner of the Mies van der Rohe Award with her Kangiata Illorsua Ilulissat Icefjord Centre. The Icefjord Information Centre in Greenland has been nominated for Europe’s most prestigious architecture prize.
The architectural firm MVRDV is constructing the Czech Lanterns at Prague Airport: three new buildings whose design is intended to relieve passengers of stress and provide an intimate connection to their homeland.
The fascinating island of Santorini, characterised by its rich history and breathtaking rocky landscape, is home to a jewel of modern architecture and contemporary art – the NOŪS. This unique hotel combines traditional elements with a modern concept to offer its guests an unrivalled experience.
There is a rising star in the world of sustainable architecture: Strohboid. The company has made a name for itself by developing innovative and environmentally friendly building materials for the construction of sustainable homes. One of their latest products is the “Mountain Chalet” …
The Trunk Hotel Yoyogi Park boasts an exposed raw concrete facade, a collaborative creation of Japanese studio Keiji Ashizawa Design and Danish firm Norm Architects. This boutique hotel, the third installment in the Tokyo-based Trunk hotel trio, embraces the concept of “urban recharge,” seeking harmony between tradition and modernity, nature and the city, and the fusion of Japanese and European craftsmanship.
The OLM-Nature Escape, embedded in the breathtaking scenery of the Dolomites, embodies not only an outstanding technological concept, but also an architectural masterpiece in line with the highest sustainability standards. The project meets all the criteria of the “Casa Clima A Nature” standard and stands out thanks to its unique combination of technology, architecture and environmental awareness. OLM also recently received the GSTC certificate (Global Sustainable Tourism Council Hotel Criteria).
The new In’Cube Danone research and innovation center southwest of Paris is a wooden hybrid building of superlatives. Instead of banishing research behind closed doors, it is brought out into the open here.
The new contender in the pursuit of the world’s tallest timber high-rise is called C6. Due for construction in South Perth, Australia, it will soar to a height of 189 metres. Residents will have access to a fleet of 80 Teslas as a special green benefit.
Powerhouse Company has designed the new Amsterdam headquarters of IT giant IBM, delivering on the company’s vision for the working world of tomorrow: a sustainable building that is not so much a traditional office as a pleasant and healthy meeting place for sharing ideas.
In the Brazilian city of Manaus, Laurent Troost Architectures has created an office as a statement that harmonizes nature with urban life. It also demonstrates that a working environment is perfectly able to recreate a holiday feeling.
The new, spacious fitness room and the yoga studio with its own sun terrace invite you to release energy and achieve a relaxed state of mind. The sauna house (for adults only) offers a further opportunity for relaxation, as do the refreshing outdoor infinity pool and the existing natural bathing lake. The art that accompanies the spa concept plays on the theme of the Garden of Eden and paradise, adding an extra dimension to the overall ambience.