External Reference designed “Escaleras y Mirador Vela”, a new architecture and urban planning project on the Barceloneta seafront, creating a new balcony overlooking the Mediterranean as a unique viewing platform over the city, and connecting the Passeig del Mare Nostrum with Plaça de la Rosa dels Vents in Barceloneta. The project comprises a walkable façade […] More
MVRDV has completed the construction of the first five out of the seven buildings that make up Project Gomila in Palma de Mallorca. Project Gomila, designed by MVRDV and GRAS Reynés Arquitectos, is a series of buildings, each with its own distinct character derived from its colors, materials, and rooflines, that is altering the region […] More
Superimpose Architecture has completed work on the mixed-use Sky City TOD hub in Hangzhou, China, with an unique and green arrival situation. With two office towers, four office villas, and retail space in addition to a new metro station, “Sky City” is a 72,000 square meter project. The TOD will take center stage as “Uni Cityprimary […] More
Ten Eyck, Clayton Korte, and Mell Lawrence Architects joined forces on a new park project in central Austin, Texas – the Kingsbury Commons at Pease Park. The project has a great mix of design elements…landscape architecture, architecture (both new construction and renovation), urban design, and a site-specific interactive art installation. The renovation gives a neglected […] More
Brusnika have recently completed works on their latest project, a riverfront park in Novosibirsk. The park, which is on the Ob River’s bank, adds new open space to the city. The landscape architects had to combine several dispersed housing estates into a single, uninterrupted path with access to the river for both locals and city […] More
RMJM Milano recently participated in a competition where the team proposed a masterplan for the reconstruction of the Quay District in Malaysia. The overall project is highly sustainable and focuses on the local culture by utilising a variety of remarkable aesthetic aspects of Malaysian tradition. Take a look at the complete story after the jump. […] More
S K U L L studio designed the perimeter wall of the newly revitalised Hus?v park in the ?akovice district of Prague – the SUPERPOWER WALL, an abstract brick relief as a memento of the historic village and the gabled roofs that once stood in its place. In contrast with the traditional construction material, the […] More
Brusnika have recently completed the design of their latest project in in the heart of Novosibirsk, Russia – Mylzavod. On the site of a former soap factory the master plan proposes a compact urbanized space and mixed-use zone. The project is conceived to preserve the quarter’s historical structure and be aligned with the regular street […] More
Mecanoo Architekten recently completed works on their latest project – KAMPUS, a a new neighborhood in the center of Manchester, built on the site of the former Manchester Metropolitan University campus. Take a look at the complete story after the jump. From the architects: KAMPUS is a new neighbourhood located at the former Manchester Metropolitan […] More
Zaha Hadid Architects (ZHA) recently presented their latest project – Zugló City Centre in Budapest’s 14th district. On a nearly seven-hectare plot between Bosnyák Square and Rákos Creek, the project blends new civic areas surrounded by nature with houses, stores, and offices. Zugló City Centre connects with the re-established natural ecosystem at Rákos Creek by […] More
In 2019, the Hyundai Development Company commissioned UNStudio to design a superior, green, mixed-use neighbourhood in Seoul; a smart ’10-minute city’ for the new digital economy, where open innovation, green energy, and diversity combine to create an attractive and productive area to live, work, and play. Take a look at the complete story after the […] More
Permanent public structures such as social halls, sports halls, and public exhibitions are not only expensive to set up, but they require a lot of planning and time. Organizers resolve to temporary public buildings such as clear span buildings and industrial tents for events and other public needs. There are also small public structures such […] More