Month: May 2018

Intervening in an existing building is in itself a good challenge, when we have added centuries of history to the pre-existence, the challenge is even greater. The intervention focuses on the creation of an exhibition structure, alluding to the life and historical legacy of Damião de Gois, inside an old, restored church in Alenquer. The church, now emptied of this function, is now a “container” space with its own identity, marked by the geometry of its vaulted ceilings and the texture of its brick walls, with great plastic value.

for this year’s installation, rem koolhaas’ studio has drawn inspiration from the unique minimalist design of marcel breuer for the whitney museum of american art in new york.

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As everyone knows, all rainbows end in Ireland. And, as it is also known, at the end of the rainbow lies a pot of gold guarded by an attentive leprechaun. Exchange the leprechaun for the reception of the resort and the pot of gold for the SPA and you will get an idea of the magic involved in the experience of spending a few days at Finn Lough.

Sitting on a Hill of Algarvian coast, in a calm neighborhood would be the gifted place with a stunning view of the ocean where Villa GK has its place. Thought to provide the best profit from its most benefits of living on the coast and on the well-known Portuguese weather, Villa GK, is a ground level building that features in its core a bioclimatic analysis and a green thinking side by side with the sleek and sophisticated contemporary design.

FROM THREAT TO COMMUNITY ASSET: Reviving a country town’s heart and linking it to the river