Articles by Jessica Mairs

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V&A acquires entire one-bedroom flat from Robin Hood Gardens

November 9, 2017 Jessica Mairs 0

The V&A museum has salvaged a three-storey section of Robin Hood Gardens, the much-debated brutalist social housing estate by Alison and Peter Smithson that is currently being demolished in east London. The V&A has acquired two sections of the estate’s garden- and street-facing facades, including one of its elevated walkways that were central to the “streets in the sky” concept

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Jean Nouvel’s completed Louvre Abu Dhabi is spanned by a huge geometric-patterned dome

November 7, 2017 Jessica Mairs 0

The first official photographs of the Jean Nouvel-designed Louvre Abu Dhabi have been released, ahead of the museum’s public opening this weekend.  A dome spans 180 metres over the huge new art museum, which officially opens to the public on 11 November 2017. As the first outpost of the Musée du Louvre outside France, Louvre Abu Dhabi stands on the

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Jean Nouvel’s completed Louvre Abu Dhabi is spanned by a huge geometric-patterned dome

November 7, 2017 Jessica Mairs 0

The first official photographs of the Jean Nouvel-designed Louvre Abu Dhabi have been released, ahead of the museum’s public opening this weekend.  A dome spans 180 metres over the huge new art museum, which officially opens to the public on 11 November 2017. As the first outpost of the Musée du Louvre outside France, Louvre Abu Dhabi stands on the

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UNStudio hopes to create “neighbourhoods in the sky” with Canaletto Tower in London

November 3, 2017 Jessica Mairs 0

Bands of aluminium and concrete divide up sections of this London residential skyscraper by UNStudio, to foster different communities within the building, while also framing panoramic views for residents. The 31-storey Canaletto Tower is located at 257 City Road, not far from Shoreditch. It is one of several new high-rises underway on this street, along with Foster + Partners’

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UNStudio hopes to create “neighbourhoods in the sky” with Canaletto Tower in London

November 3, 2017 Jessica Mairs 0

Bands of aluminium and concrete divide up sections of this London residential skyscraper by UNStudio, to foster different communities within the building, while also framing panoramic views for residents. The 31-storey Canaletto Tower is located at 257 City Road, not far from Shoreditch. It is one of several new high-rises underway on this street, along with Foster + Partners’

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UNStudio hopes to create “neighbourhoods in the sky” with Canaletto Tower in London

November 3, 2017 Jessica Mairs 0

Bands of aluminium and concrete divide up sections of this London residential skyscraper by UNStudio, to foster different communities within the building, while also framing panoramic views for residents. The 31-storey Canaletto Tower is located at 257 City Road, not far from Shoreditch. It is one of several new high-rises underway on this street, along with Foster + Partners’

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Carmody Groarke wins approval for skyscraper in London’s Paddington

November 2, 2017 Jessica Mairs 0

Architecture studio Carmody Groarke has received planning permission for a 20-storey hotel tower in London’s Paddington, as the area readies itself for the opening of a new Crossrail station. Carmody Groarke’s design for developer British Land will see a 113-metre-high hotel tower built on Sheldon Square. The design, which was approved by Westminster council planners last week, will replace the

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Steven Holl unveils winning design for Doctors Without Borders operation centre in Geneva

November 1, 2017 Jessica Mairs 0

Steven Holl Architects is teaming up with Rüssli Architekten to create a new headquarters for a major humanitarian organisation in Geneva, which will feature walls of tinted photovoltaic glazing. US firm Steven Holl Architects and Swiss studio Rüssli Architekten won a competition to design the new workspace for Médecins Sans Frontières, or Doctors Without Borders – an organisation set

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Tadao Ando creates full-scale mock up of Church of the Light for Tokyo exhibition

October 31, 2017 Jessica Mairs 0

A full-size model of Church of the Light takes centre stage in a survey of Tadao Ando’s 50-year career – even though the architect told Dezeen his latest projects are his best work. Tadao Ando: Endeavors at The National Art Center in Tokyo is an exhibition covering the architect’s entire career. It starts with his transition

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Industry figures slam use of Vegas-themed promotional models at UK Construction Week

October 30, 2017 Jessica Mairs 0

Publisher and events company Media 10 has apologised for the presence of “inappropriately dressed” promotional models at this year’s UK Construction Week, following social media criticism from industry figures. Four female actors in “Vegas show girl” outfits presented awards and posed for photographs with visitors to UK Construction Week (UKCW), which took place from 10-12 October 2017

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