Month: August 2024

The new library for the municipality of Sint-Martens-Latem is first of all a central gathering point. In the tradition of the cultural centre, the library is set up as a large living space, shared by the residents of the municipality.

crb arquitectos incorporates vegetation to soften the facade, creating a seamless link between the interior and exterior.
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New developments, companies, start-ups in the real estate industry are transforming perceptions and needs around home ownership and rental experiences. In a society where home ownership is attributed to personal success, innovations in the residential rental market seek to enhance the appeal of renting. Evolving consumer needs are resulting in a trend of exclusive, community-focused living models. This shift is redefining how people view their living spaces, interact with their communities, and perceive the value of their homes.

In this short video interview from the Louisiana Channel, Marc-Christoph Wagner interviews architect David Chipperfield in Galicia in April 2024, exploring his connection to the sea. The 2023 Pritzker Prize laureate speaks of his experience living for 30 years in a fishing village in Spain, delving into his connection to the place and the people’s attitude towards the strength of the natural elements surrounding them.

“Old” here is both an adjective and a verb. “Old Church” is an event about time construction. The “Old Church” is the first realised public building of Arana Jiulong Lake Comminity in Huadu of Guangzhou. The original site of is a simulated church building of a “European Town” theme park. The building locates on the south-east conner of the town and faces the mainentrance of the community. Arana hopes it will become the first spiritual symbol for the community. The original building can be regarded as a local projection of the West, and its construction began roughly fifteen years ago. How to resolve the dislocation between the history reflected by the image and its construction history has become a speculative issue in the “Church” renewal project. Therefore what the church needs to construct is not space, but time.

Ethiopian Airlines Group has embarked on an new project to build Africa’s largest airport in Abusera, south of Addis Ababa, to support the airline’s rapid expansion. This project, designed by a consortium led by Dar Al-Handasah Consultants, Zaha Hadid Architects (ZHA), and Pascall+Watson, will serve as a pivotal hub connecting Africa, Asia, and the Middle East, regions experiencing the fastest growth in global air travel.