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Daoíz y Velarde Cultural Centre \ Rafael de La-Hoz
David K. • February 13, 2014 • Comments (0)

The architect Rafael de La-Hoz completes the Daoíz y Velarde Cultural Centre. As part of the Daoiz y Verlarde complex of former barracks the objective is to preserve the architecture; a representative sample of Madrid’s industrial and military heritage.

http://plusmood.com/2014/02/daoiz-y-...ael-de-la-hoz/

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University of Oregon Hatfield-Dowlin Complex / ZGF Architects
Architects: ZGF Architects
Location: University of Oregon, E 13th Ave, Eugene, OR, USA

http://www.archdaily.com/475882/univ...gf-architects/

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Agilent Technologies / SKM
Año de la Obra: 2013
Área construida: 4200.0 m²
Ubicación: Mulgrave, Australia

http://www.archdaily.mx/291488/agile...hnologies-skm/

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Sou Fujimoto Architects | Musashino Art University Museum & Library
in Interiors by editor — 10:00 am | February 17, 2014

This project is a new library for a highly distinguished art universities in Japan. It involves designing a new library building and refurbishing the existing building into an art gallery, which will ultimately create a new integration of the Library and the Art Gallery. The project described hereinafter is the plan of the new library which sits within the first phase of the total development.

http://www.arthitectural.com/sou-fuj...useum-library/

Community Centre Westvleteren by Atelier Tom Vanhee contrasts old and new bricks
17 February 2014

Belgian studio Atelier Tom Vanhee has renovated and extended the brick buildings of a community centre in the village of Westvleteren using a contrasting contemporary brick (+ slideshow).

http://www.dezeen.com/2014/02/17/com...trasts-bricks/

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Very interesting thread filled with beautiful pics.

Thanks a lot for all these discoveries.

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Leigh & Orange | Al Shaqab Equestrian Arena
in Architecture by editor — 12:00 pm | February 18, 2014

Al Shaqab is an equestrian academy, which is part of the Education City complex being developed by the Qatar Foundation for the people of Qatar. The master plan is set out in a circular configuration with the smaller perimeter ancillary structures, housing stabling, equine training and hospital facilities establishing a protective courtyard for the elliptical shaped Emirs stables and the lozenge shaped performance arena. The performance arena with a length of almost 350 metres and a height of 34 metres acts as the focus of the courtyard.

http://www.arthitectural.com/leigh-o...estrian-arena/

Naturally Ventilated Ng Teng Fong General Hospital by studio505
By: Andrew Michler | February - 17 - 2014

The Ng Teng Fong General Hospital, now under construction in Singapore, is studio505‘s first healthcare center. The project is in fact two hospitals by virtue of the program split between a government subsidized section and a private section. The distinction of separate program is apparent by the use of air conditioning used in the private wing but not in the subsidized ward. The climate controlled wing utilizes a more traditional compact form to reduce surface area. The opposing eccentric floor plate is the result of improving the efficiency of medical stations, patient distribution, and natural ventilation. The architects took the bold initiative to develop a completely naturally ventilated tower to control energy cost and improve patient and staff comfort in the tropical climate.

http://www.evolo.us/architecture/nat...-by-studio505/

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Milson Island Indoor Sports Stadium / Allen Jack+Cottier Architects
Architects: Allen Jack+Cottier Architects
Location: Hawkesbury River Information Centre, 5 Bridge Street, Brooklyn NSW 2083, Australia

http://www.archdaily.com/477439/mils...er-architects/

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Campus De La Universidad De Vigo / EMBT
Arquitectos: EMBT
Año 2013
Área construída: 13600.0 m²
Ubicación: Vigo España

http://www.archdaily.mx/291168/campu...-de-vigo-embt/

Museo FRAC Bretagne / Studio Odile Decq
Arquitectos: Studio Odile Decq
Año 2012
Área construída: 5000.0 m²
Ubicación: Rennes France

http://www.archdaily.mx/292877/museo...io-odile-decq/

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Richard Meier & Partners Architects | The Surf Club
in Concept & Competition by editor — 4:00 pm | February 19, 2014

Designs have been revealed for The Surf Club and construction has started on the new buildings which will join the historic 1930 structure. This new development by Fort Capital, the Miami-based private real estate investment company, will create a unique hospitality and residential experience. Four Seasons, the world’s leading luxury hospitality company will brand and manage The Surf Club.

http://www.arthitectural.com/richard...the-surf-club/

Louviers (27), France
Centre d'hébergement, Résidence Henri-Durand
Construction d'un centre d'hébergement et de réinsertion sociale. Maisons en bandes, 38 chambres (50 lits), restauration et ateliers.
Hélène FRICOUT-CASSIGNOL
February 20, 2014

Colorer la précarité Le centre d’hébergement et de réinsertion sociale a été construit pour la fondation de l’armée du salut par le bailleur social Eure Habitat à Louviers (27). La vocation du centre est d’accueillir, héberger et proposer une aide matérielle et un soutien moral à des personnes de tous âges et de tous horizons. C’est une réflexion sur l’échelle de l’intime qui a déterminé le parti de ce bâtiment tourné vers le cœur de la parcelle. Accompagner les résidents dans leur reconstruction personnelle en leur offrant un cadre accueillant, leur permettre d’accomplir sereinement les gestes du quotidien, cela passe par un plan simple, évident et lisible.

http://europaconcorsi.com/projects/2...e-Henri-Durand

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Zinal, Switzerland
New Tracuit Mountain Hut
savioz fabrizzi architectes
February 19, 2014

The tracuit mountain hut (altitude 3256 metres) belongs to the chaussy section of the swiss alpine club and is situated in the val d’anniviers, in the heart of the valaisan alps. its superb position makes it the ideal starting-point for climbing the bishorn, the weisshorn, and the tête de milon.

http://europaconcorsi.com/projects/2...t-Mountain-Hut

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Music Academy of Roubaix / Zig Zag architecture
Architects: Zig Zag architecture
Location: Roubaix, France

http://www.archdaily.com/477780/musi...-architecture/

alvaro siza to construct the new gate of the alhambra

álvaro siza’s design for the new entrance and visitor information center of the alhambra world heritage site is to be put on display at a public exhibition in berlin. collaborating with juan domingo santos, the ‘new gate’ project will reconfigure access to the historical spanish site – a complex, yet rational, integration of built and natural form. through superimposing a regular geometry over an undulating terrain, the scheme establishes a new building with an important sense of purpose and place.

http://www.designboom.com/architectu...ra-02-21-2014/

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London, United Kingdom
Saw Swee Hock Student Centre, London School of Economics
O’Donnell + Tuomey Architects
February 20, 2014

The brief was to bring student facilities together under one roof. The multi-functional building includes a venue, pub, learning café, media, prayer, offices, gym, careers, dance studio and social spaces. The brief asked for the “best student building in the UK” and had the aspiration for BREEAM Excellent rating. The design achieved BREEAM Outstanding.

http://europaconcorsi.com/projects/2...l-of-Economics

Museo de Arte SCAD / Sottile & Sottile and Lord Aeck Sargent, in association with Dawson Architects
Arquitectos: Sottile & Sottile, Dawson Architects, Lord Aeck Sargent
Ubicación: Savannah, GA, EEUU

http://www.plataformaarquitectura.cl...on-architects/

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VK Architects + 2050 A+P | Binh Chanh Pediatric Hospital
in Concept & Competition by editor — 8:00 am | February 24, 2014

We aim for a project with strong identity, where children feel at home as a patient and a child. We aspire to create a recognizable and open design, that has the potential of organizing the complex program in a clear structure. The design offers an abundance of air and light and an optimal relation between inside and outside. The healing environment offers to the children, as well as to their family and staff clearness and quietness, providing an essential support to the nursing program.

http://www.arthitectural.com/vk-arch...tric-hospital/

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Museum of Contemporary Art in Rome / Studio Odile Decq
Arquitectos: Studio Odile Decq
Año 2007
Área construída: 12000.0 m²
Ubicación: Paris Francia

http://www.archdaily.mx/295240/museu...io-odile-decq/

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KPF reveals new images of tianjin riverside 66 in china

opening in fall 2014, the ‘riverside 66‘ in the he ping lu district of tianjin, china, will become one of the longest single structures in the region by merit of kohn pedersen fox associates (KPF). the retail project will stretch over 350 meters and will become a centerpiece in the commercial district that relates to its surrounding site by integrating the streets into the space. ‘with 22 seven-story high concrete ribs and over 10,000 panels of glass’ (audrey choi, senior associate principal at (KPF)), the exterior allows a transparency that links the activity to and from the shopping areas. the building, or ‘super shell’, is positioned by the hai he river, creating a quite visible monument for the city. jeffrey a. kenoff, director and senior designer at KPF, further states, ‘the project aims to activate the regenerated riverfront as it rethinks the role of china’s urban market.’

http://www.designboom.com/architectu...e-66-in-china/

Casement Park Stadium, Belfast, United Kingdom
Populous receives green light for Casement Park Stadium redevelopment in Belfast

Stadium experts Populous have received planning approval for their redesign of a 32,000-seat venue in Belfast this week. Casement Park, an existing stadium for Gaelic football and hurling, is soon to be redeveloped and expanded into a 38,000 all-seated arena for the Ulster Gaelic Athletic Association.

Speaking on the news, Principal at Populous Mike Trice commented: “Our contemporary stadium design is sympathetic to the local environment and surroundings, whilst reflecting the history, ethos and commitment of Ulster GAA to promoting traditional Irish sports.

“We look forward to seeing this provincial stadium draw greater numbers of visitors to Northern Ireland to watch games and participate in conferences and community events, increasing participation in Gaelic Games and bringing local communities together.”

http://www.worldarchitecturenews.com...pload_id=23923

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Grimshaw completes St Petersburg airport with folded golden ceilings
27 February 2014

Shimmering golden panels clad the monumental folded ceilings of this new airport terminal in St Petersburg designed by London studio Grimshaw (+ slideshow).

http://www.dezeen.com/2014/02/27/pul...l-by-grimshaw/

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I recently came across Seoul's Tower Infinity the other day. It is a tower that, with the use of LEDs, can become nearly invisible. I apologize if this has already been covered, but it is a really interesting concept!

http://westcoastarch.blogspot.com/20...l?view=classic

http://www.forbes.com/sites/alexknap...visible-tower/

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The Carreau du Temple / studioMilou architecture
Architects: studioMilou architecture
Location: 4 Rue Eugène Spuller, Paris, France

From the architect. The Carreau du Temple, a historic steel and glass market from 1868 located in the Marais district of Paris, was reopened by the mayor of Paris on 20 February 2014. This building, with its characteristically transparent architecture, is one of the few surviving structures from the nineteenth-century tradition of metal framed architecture in Paris. It was listed on France’s heritage list in 1982, five years after the demolition of the Paris Halles and its famous Baltard pavilions – a loss that is still bitterly regretted today.

http://www.archdaily.com/481002/the-...-architecture/

Brian Meyerson Architects | The Viking Apartments
in Concept & Competition by editor — 10:00 am | February 28, 2014

Viking Apartments introduce an entirely new and exhilarating architectural medium into urban living. Each striking apartment has been designed with a wide frontage, ensuring all spaces look out across exciting new parklands and the city of Sydney. Inspiration derived from internationally renowned Israeli artist Yaacov Agam, founder of the post war kinetic art movement and creator of ground breaking sculpture, paintings and architecture.

http://www.arthitectural.com/brian-m...ng-apartments/

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Los Angeles, United States of America
Emerson College Los Angeles
Morphosis Architects / Thom Mayne
February 27, 2014

Based in Boston, Massachusetts, Emerson is renowned for its communication and arts curriculum. Located in the heart of Hollywood, Emerson College Los Angeles (ELA) defines the College’s identity in the center of the entertainment industry and the second largest city in the United States. The new facility establishes a permanent home on Sunset Boulevard for Emerson College’s existing undergraduate internship program that will extend the ELA experience to students studying in any of the seven disciplines that are offered through the School of Communication and the School of the Arts. Additionally, ELA will offer post-graduate, certificate, and professional study programs. The new facility will also host workshops, lectures, and other events to engage with alumni and the LA community.

http://europaconcorsi.com/projects/2...ge-Los-Angeles

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Steven Holl completes the Reid Building, the latest addition to the Glasgow School of Art campus
architecture / 1 Mar 2014 /
By Ellie Stathaki

The Glasgow School of Art (GSA) is famous for its Charles Rennie Mackintosh-designed 1909 building, but soon there will be one more reason for architecture buffs to flock to the northern city. American architect Steven Holl has designed a contemporary addition to the school's campus, the Reid Building, which will house the GSA's design department.

http://www.wallpaper.com/architectur...rt-campus/7222