The most challenging program for an architect is an architecture school. And JVA made it with the new Oslo Architecture School. Wish mine had a yard as cool as this one.
A small spa at Las Palmas in Leyda, Chile. It has a wood skin that allows it to integrate with its surroundings while maintaining certain privacy. By Land Arquitectos.
A nice house over the hills at Farellones, with spectacular views of the lanscape. Its steel design reminds me of Mies. By Max Nuñez and Bernardo Valdés.
A high rise residential building in Groningen, Netherlands. It´s part of a municipal project to keep the city compact. By Arons en Gelauff Architecten.
Construction progress of Mountain Dwelling, an impressive terrace housing project in top of a parking building. Gives all the benefits of a house with front yard with urban density. Located in Copenhagen, by BIG.
Foster + Partners is currently finishing the Elephants House at the Copenhagen Zoo. A nice structure covers a space designed from the observation of elephants behavior.
Video interview with Work Architecture Company, winners of the PS1 installation being built in New York, and the Cadavre Exquis Lebanese proposal for the 2007 Rotterdam Biennale.
New Willis headquarter in London by Foster + Partners. It has parking capacity for 42 cars, 88 motorcycles and 264 bicycles, nice way to encourage people to reduce emissions.
This years summer installation at PS1 in NY was designed by Work AC. A green structure made with sustainable materials and solar panels turns into an urban beach.
Photographer Cristobal Palma just launched a new website, featuring amazing architectural photos. Cristobal has been featured on several covers of the most famous arch magazines.
greenPIX is a media wall designed by Simone Giostra and ARUP, in Beijing. This curtain wall is powered by photovoltaic energy, and will feature video installations starting in May.
Interview with Shohei Shigematsu, director of OMA*AMO New York. Interesting thoughts on current state of architectural practice, and the role of the architect on modern society.