Month: March 2022

Meet 2022 Pritzker Architecture Prize winner, Francis Kéré, Burkina Faso-born black architect, in an interview about his architectural philosophy, with Louisiana Channel. As the official statement of the Pritzker Architecture Prize notes, “Through buildings that demonstrate beauty, modesty, and invention, and by the integrity of his architecture and geste, Kéré gracefully upholds the mission of this Prize”, continually “empowering and transforming communities through the process of architecture.”

The Municipality of Paysandú commissioned OMA (Office of Metropolitan Architecture) to draw up the project for the urban transformation of Paysandú’s waterfront. Covering an area of about 350 hectares, the Master Plan extends from the “General José Artigas” International Bridge, which links Paysandú with Argentina on the northern border, to the mouth of the Sacra Stream.

Bunker 319 is a remain from Swedish military activities on Northern Gotland, a hidden eagle’s nest with a squinting window shutter toward the Baltic Sea. The project of Bunker 319 originated in the office of Skälsö Arkitekter and was later executed in the newly formed atelier of Ateljé Ö. The work of converting the bunker and creating new spaces for the site has transformed it into that dream of a true island summer oasis.

In the course of the project, The Guest House architectural challenges of a one-to-one design process have been taken on and outworked in the form of a diploma thesis of the TU Vienna masters program in architecture within a team of two. The goal was to design a housing project for a NGO in Buyaga Village, Uganda, to plan this in advance and to take over the execution of the planned building.

In the course of the project, The Guest House architectural challenges of a one-to-one design process have been taken on and outworked in the form of a diploma thesis of the TU Vienna masters program in architecture within a team of two. The goal was to design a housing project for a NGO in Buyaga Village, Uganda, to plan this in advance and to take over the execution of the planned building.

integrating retail, food, and workspaces, ‘the pitch’ captures the spirit of austin with reused shipping containers.
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Located a few steps from one of the most emblematic avenues of the city of Mérida, Casa Maca is a historic former residence from the Porfiriato era. Visitors are transported to the past, where they are easily captivated by the vitality of the structure’s colors and textures. After removing any damaged finishings during restoration, the excellent quality of workmanship with which the original walls were built is easy to appreciate. The original, freshly exposed stone masonry was preserved and framed by lightly colored moldings, as though they are their own works of art.