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Rammed earth walls construction: 15 impressive designs
Written by María Francisca González | Translated by Romullo Baratto This week, we present a selection of the best photographs of projects built in rammed earth wall. There are 15 works…
5 de March de 2020How Rammed Earth Walls are Built
Written by Lilly Cao Rammed earth has been used in construction for thousands of years, with evidence of its use dating as far back as the Neolithic Period. Commonly used especially…
3 de March de 2020Urban Project: City Dune, the private square
by Álvaro Castro Sebastián from Plataforma Urbana. Description submitted by the project team. Within a city, squares are fundamental elements in the public space due to their recreational, articulating qualities and for…
30 de October de 2018Los Altos Residence / Bohlin Cywinski Jackson
Text description provided by the architects. Located in an established Los Altos neighborhood, this single-family residence is a modernist reinterpretation of the Northern California ranch style home the clients desired. Nestled amongst neighboring houses…
21 de August de 2018MVRDV Breaks Ground on Mixed-Use “Valley” to Inject Life into Amsterdam’s Business District
By Patrick Lynch MVRDV has broken ground on “Valley” (previously known as P15 Ravel Plaza), a 75,000-square-meter mixed-use building located within the Zuidas business district of Amsterdam. Featuring residential units, offices, parking,…
10 de July de 2018Pulkovo International Airport | Grimshaw Architects + Ramboll + Pascall+Watson
Text description provided by the architects. Grimshaw’s new terminal at Pulkovo International Airport is now officially open to the public. Grimshaw has worked in a team with Ramboll and Pascall + Watson…
5 de June de 2018SNFCC Cultural Centre in Athens | Renzo Piano
BY ELLIE STATHAKI This weekend sees the first viewing of the Stavros Niarchos Foundation Cultural Centre in Athens. The project has been in the works since the 1990s Financially troubled Athens may…
17 de January de 2018BIG, West 8 + Atelier Ten Unveil Masterplan for Pittsburgh’s Lower Hill District
By Rory Stott BIG, West 8 and Atelier Ten have revealed their masterplan design for Pittsburgh’s Lower Hill district, just outside the city’s downtown region. Located on the former site of Pittsburgh’s…
7 de December de 2017Parque Shopping Maia | Lopes Dias Arquitetura
Parque Shopping Maia is strategically located in a high-growth neighborhood in a prime area of Guarulhos and close to the pleasant nature of the “Bosque Maia” Forest. With its three…
28 de September de 2017Bill & Melinda Gates Hall | Morphosis Architects
From the architect. Neighboring the historic Barton Hall and Hoy Field, Gates Hall re-energizes a previously underutilized campus corner, creating a new campus gateway and frontage. Surfaced in vibrant stainless-steel panels, the…
21 de August de 2017