World Architecture News June 2009, Buildings across the globe, New property designs images

Global Architecture News June 2009

Architectural Design Developments in Jun 2009 – World Built Environment Updates.

Global Architectural News – Jun 2009

World Architectural Highlights in Jun 2009
This is the e-architect archive page for Architecture News June 2009.

Sears Tower Modernization
Design: Adrian Smith + Gordon Gill Architecture
Sears Tower Modernization
Sears Tower today announced plans for the most significant sustainable modernization projects of an existing building ever undertaken. The project will result in unparalleled energy savings and reduced CO2 emissions to the tallest building in the Western Hemisphere, reducing the base building electricity use by up to 80 percent, which includes a combination of energy savings and co-generation. The energy savings equal 68 million kilowatt hours annually or 150,000 barrels of oil every year.

Kvadrat Showroom, west London, England, UK
Design:David Adjaye / Peter Saville
Kvadrat Showroom London

Herning Museum of Contemporary Art, Denmark
Design: Steven Holl Architects

photograph © Steen Gyldendal
Herning Museum of Contemporary Art
A fusion of landscape and architecture, the landscape of grass mounds and reflecting pools aligns with a geometry of curved roof sections in a new building that houses permanent and temporary exhibition galleries, a 150-seat auditorium, music rehearsal rooms, a restaurant, a media library, and administrative offices all on one level.

Central Saint Giles, London, England, UK
Design: Renzo Piano Building Workshop

photo © Keepclicking
Central Saint Giles
The vibrantly coloured Central Saint Giles, designed by Renzo Piano, is an exemplar of excellence in office-led, mixed-use development consisting of 400,000 sq ft of Grade A office space, 56 private apartments, 53 affordable homes and nine new restaurants and café bars arranged around a new courtyard piazza.