World Architecture News – May 2009 : Buildings across the Globe, Images, New Property Design

Global Architecture News May 2009

Architectural Design Developments in May 2009 – World Built Environment

Global Architectural News – May 2009

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

Spertus Institute of Jewish Studies : Krueck & Sexton

photograph : Bill Zbaren
The Spertus Institute of Jewish Studies selected Krueck & Sexton to design a signature architectural statement about the nature of Jewish culture, light and learning. Spertus, set in the Historic Michigan Boulevard District designed by architects such as Burnham and Sullivan, resembles an exquisitely cut diamond placed into the great wall of stone that rises like a cliff across Grant Park. Its faceted and folded glass façade is an expression of light, both metaphorical and actual, which is fundamental to Jewish religious and intellectual traditions. Spertus’ logo spells let there be light, which represents the educational and spiritual enlightenment that is achieved through learning.

Stone Towers Cairo : Zaha Hadid Architects
A development proposal for Rooya Group, Egypt, in the Stone Park district of Cairo. The 525,000sqm development provides office and retail facilities. It also includes a five-star business hotel with serviced apartments, retail with food and beverage facilities and sunken landscaped gardens and plaza.

Museum of Fine Arts Boston images added : Foster + Partners

Anchorage Museum Expansion opens : David Chipperfield Architects

Sofia Multifunctional Complex : Foster + Partners

Slussen Masterplan : Foster + Partners

Abu Dhabi Louvre : Construction Start

West Bank Wall : Discussion by Frazer Hay

McLaren Technology Centre : Foster + Partners

Grand Hyatt Tower Frankfurt images : UNStudio

British Embassy Bangkok : MJP Architects

Dongdaemun Design Plaza Korea : Zaha Hadid Architects

Kaufhauskanal housing : BIG Architects

Yas Hotel Abu Dhabi : Asymptote Architecture