Month: February 2019

Curved pavilion nestles among gardens at Lina Bo Bardi’s Glass House in São Paulo

February 23, 2019 Eleanor Gibson 0
Summer House by Sol Camacho at Lina Bo Bardi's Glass House

Architect Sol Camacho has designed a curvy wooden summer pavilion for the lush garden surrounding Brazilian modernist Lina Bo Bardi’s jungle house. Camacho, whose firm RADDAR is based in São Paulo and Mexico City, completed the Summer House among the 7,000-square-metre gardens that surround Bo Bardi’s Casa de Vidro, or Glass House. Located in São

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1A earl’s court square by sophie hicks is a secluded london home

February 23, 2019 macnadusa 0

in london’s kensington district, just steps from earls court road, architect sophie hicks has designed herself a private and secluded residence at the heart of the city. occupying a relatively small site in a conservation area, the building was limited by planning constraints to two storeys: one above ground, and one below. according to the […]

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Renovated minimal penthouse by Worrell Yeung tops Dumbo’s Clocktower Building

February 23, 2019 James Brillon 0
Four Corners by Worrell Yeung

Manhattan firm Worrell Yeung has renovated an apartment inside a former factory in Brooklyn’s Dumbo neighbourhood, contrasting industrial finishes with the “pure minimal lines” of new fittings. Worrell Yeung designed the renovation for a 3,200-square-foot (297-square-metre) apartment inside the Clocktower Building. Built as a factory in 1914, the 16-storey building was converted into 124 residential units in

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AIA Elevates New Members and Nine International Honorary Members to the College of Fellows

February 23, 2019 Katherine Allen 0

More than 100 American architects and nine international practitioners have been elevated to the American Institute of Architects College of Fellows. Fellowship in the AIA is a prestigious honor conferred upon those who have lasting contributions to the profession. While primarily a national award, the AIA also awards fellowship to a number of international designers each year.

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Youth Hostel Bern / Aebi & Vincent Architects

February 23, 2019 Daniel Tapia 0

Refurbishment and extension of Bern youth hostel / The youth hostel in Bern is located where the Stadtbach stream once flowed into the River Aare. Built in 1955/56 after a design by Peter Indermühle, the ensemble forms together with the octagonal building across the street the entrance to the quarter. The part of the building to the east of the dining hall has now been replaced by a detached structure that echoes the slender volume of the main building. In conjunction with the angular historical complex, this opens up space towards the quarter and the Aare.