World Architecture News February 2012, Buildings across the Globe, Built Environment Images
Global Architecture News February 2012
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Architectural News February 2012
World Architecture Developments in Feb 2012
This is the e-architect archive page for Global Architecture News February 2012.
National Olympic Committee House Tbilisi, Georgia : Architects of invention
picture : Nakanimamasakhlisi Photo Lab
The building was built at the end of the XIX century for a private investor and it was later used as the residence of one of the leaders of the Communist party. Later it was renovated in the 1960’s for government purposes and remained untouched until this year. The structure was reinforced at the basement level which allowed us to make significant openings in the walls of the upper stories and place the staircase so it shifted from one space to another thus penetrating the structure.
Redbridge Welcome Centre Ilford, Essex, England : Peter Barber Architects
photo © Morley von Sternberg
Spaces are flooded with light from fully glazed facades and all rooms have uninterrupted views into a secluded garden at the rear. The building is composed of a series of folded planes forming a continuous ribbon of structure from pavement entrance ramp to roof.
Chicago Navy Pier Design, USA – Entry by !melk : Navy Pier Redesign Competition
picture : !melk
Chicago is known for its penchant to “make no little plans” as Daniel Burnham memorably pronounced over a century ago. And so today, Chicago’s most popular attraction, Navy Pier is revisiting Burnham’s legacy as it reimagines its potential as a world class cultural destination.
192 Shoreham Street, Sheffield, northern England, UK : Project Orange
image : Jack Hobhouse
The angular, at-a-glance almost top-heavy addition to this old industrial carriage works is striking and bold. It has a playful quality and makes a somewhat irreverent gesture to the old building.
Regiocentrale Zuid Maasbracht, The Netherlands : Wiel Arets Architects
photograph : Jan Bitter
Regiocentrale Zuid will serve as a water and levee coordination centre for a section of the river Meuse–a water body serving vital purposes at both the European and global scales. Next to being an important transport route for inland shipping, the river’s banks accommodate agriculture, wildlife, and recreational activities.
Autrement rue Rebière, Paris 17e : Christophe Rousselle Architecte & Nicolas Laisné Architecte
photograph : Philippe Ruault
University of Applied Arts Vienna, Austria : COOP HIMMELB(L)AU
image © COOP HIMMELB(L)AU
OASIS Pastoral care voestalpine, Linz, Austria : xarchitekten
picture : David Schreyer
House in Aldeia de Juso, Portugal : ARX Portugal + Stefano Riva. 23 Feb
photograph : Fernando Guerra | FG+SG
Estoril Sol Residence, Cascais, Portugal : Gonçalo Byrne Arquitectos
photograph : Joao Morgado
Nun’s Island Gas Station, Montréal, Quebec, Canada : Les architectes FABG
photograph : Steve Montpetit
Santiago Ydañez Museum, Puente de Génave, España : Matteo Cainer Architects
picture from architects
Beaugrenelle Shopping Mall Paris, France : Agence Search
image from architects
Museum of Bihar, Patna, India : Maki & Associates (Tokyo) with OPOLIS win
image from competition organisers
Dresden Military History Museum, Germany : Studio Daniel Libeskind – added. 15 Feb
photo © Hufton+Crow Photography
Reflections at Keppel Bay Singapore – news : Studio Daniel Libeskind
image © Courtesy of Keppel Bay Pte Ltd
Six Senses’ Soneva Kiri Resort, Koh Kood, Thailand : 24H > architecture – added
photo from architects
Kimball Art Center Utah, USA : BIG + Architectural Nexus
image : BIG
ADAM Architecture – building news : Richard Green Gallery, 32-33 New Bond St, London, UK
picture : Morley von Sternberg
House at Zimmerberg, Lake Zurich, Switzerland : Rossetti + Wyss Architekten
photo © Juerg Zimmermann, Zurich
Las Piedras Fasano, Punta del Este, Uruguay : Isay Weinfeld
photograph from architects
Dalian Library Competition, China : 10 Design
picture from architects
Panyaden School Chiang Mai, Thailand : 24H > architecture
photo © Ally Taylor / Panyaden School
Abu Dhabi Airport, UAE : Kohn Pedersen Fox Associates
image from architect
MIPIM Architectural Review Future Project Awards Winners : Girrasol Building, Brazil
photograph from architects
Museum of Fine Arts Houston Expansion, Texas, USA : Steven Holl Architects Selected
photograph © Robb Williamson
KPMG Headquarters Frederiksberg, Copenhagen, Denmark : 3XN
picture : Adam Mørk
Nestle Factory Caçapava, Brasil : METRO Arquitetos
photo : Leonardo Finotti
Venice Biennale Italian Pavilion, Italy – added : Miralles Tagliabue EMBT
photograph : Tagliabue Miralles – Miralles tagliabue EMBT
Architectural Designs
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Bahrain Architecture : winning designs for Bab Al Bahrain square Competition news
Center for Architecture in New York, NYC, USA : Two related exhibitions
Storefront for Art and Architecture Exhibition, NYC, USA : Ingredients of Reality by Lan Tuazon
Buildings / photos for the World Architecture News for February 2012 page welcome