Löyly Sauna in Helsinki Building: Avanto Architects
Designed by Avanto Architects, Löyly Sauna – communal saunas used to be typical in most major cities in Finland, but now that most new homes have a sauna of their own
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Central Cardiff Square, St David’s shopping centre
Proposals by LDA Design and Chapman Taylor Architects for a new urban square in Cardiff city centre submitted by Landsec for planning approval, landscape architecture in south Wales
Revitalised Town Square, Ribeira de Pena, Portugal
A Revitalised Town Square by AXR in Portugal establishes the square as a central space for the town whilst activating its surroundings
The Hyparschale Building in Magdeburg
After standing vacant for over twenty years the Hyparschale Building in Magdeburg, Germany was comprehensively restored and converted to plans by gmp – von Gerkan, Marg & Partners
Central Library Oodi in Helsinki building, Finland
Designed by ALA Architects, Oodi truly represents the new era of libraries. The building in the heart of Helsinki, only a couple of minutes’ walk from the central railway station, consists almost entirely of public space and offers a wide selection of services, mostly free of charge
72 Upper Ground London Development
The Secretary of State has approved Mitsubishi Estate London and CO—RE’s redevelopment of the former ITV studios on South Bank. SE1 property development – massive Mitsubishi building proposal, replacing former ITV London Studios
Project Squares in Koprivnica, Northern Croatia
Project Squares in Koprivnica, Northern Croatia by NFO: three zones form logical spatial units: Ban Jelačić square, a wide street with trees that occasionally hosts seasonal events; a square in front of the market; and the main city square Zrinski
Fahle Gallery Street, Tallinn, Estonia
studio ARGUS present Fahle Gallery Street in Tallinn, Estonia, a covered passage that breathes new life into the surroundings. Formerly a narrow alley between factory buildings, it was enclosed and abandoned before reemerging in 2021 as a glass-roofed, tropically vegetated oasis, impervious to the wintry elements outside.
60-72 Upper Ground Public Inquiry: London SE1
60-72 Upper Ground news – ‘The Slab’ SE1 property development – massive Mitsubishi building proposal, replacing ITV’s London Studios: Coin Street Community Builders respond to delay of expected decision from Michael Gove MP
Banja Luka Culture and Congress Centre
JDAP proposes a new Banja Luka Culture and Congress Centre for Bosnia and Herzogovina as an extension to the City Park, as an anchor for the developing city to the East.
Ridley Place Newcastle city centre renewal
Ridley Place Newcastle city centre renewal, Northeast England, by LDA Design – the first street to complete in council’s major investment into the central public realm, to ensure civic spaces attract more people
Espace C2 at Fairmont The Queen Elizabeth
Espace C2 at Fairmont The Queen Elizabeth Hotel in Montreal building design by Sid Lee Architecture, Canada: the space offers breathtaking views of McGill College Avenue and is a hub for the sharing and advancement of knowledge and ideas
High Line – Moynihan Connector New York City
High Line – Moynihan Connector New York City design by SOM and Field Operations to create safer, more enjoyable pedestrian access, connect people to transit, and seamlessly link public open spaces and neighborhood community assets
Horsham Riverfront Upgrade Victoria, Australia
In recent years there has been a push to activate the riverfront and make it more of a destination in Horsham, Victoria, Australia. Late last year Chris Elliott Architects won the commission to design the Horsham Riverfront Upgrade
The CUBE Dresden, Germany building
HENN’s experimental concept design for the world’s first building made of carbon concrete, the CUBE, combining a laboratory and event rooms, and sets an example of architectural and structural innovation at the Technical University of Dresden, Germany