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french architecture studios hebbelinck and hart berteloot AAT present the renovation and extension of a derelict market building in montataire. entitled ‘the perret hall,’ the transformative project introduces an array of creative-oriented educational programs and maker spaces. the initial design strategy called for the stripping of the deteriorating brutalist-like structure to its slender concrete framework. […]

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young architecture and design studio el departamento, led by architect alberto garcía and art director marina martín, debuts in madrid with the design of a very unique sneaker store ‘pompeii:’ on fuencarral street. it only took 6 weeks to get the store up and running; the design is determined by the narrow and long morphology of the […]

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vudafieri-saverino partners has renovated il luogo di aimo e nadia, a historical two michelin star restaurant in milan. the interior has been expanded and restyled with great attention to preserving some original pieces, while a careful research and selection of materials communicates the concepts of italian style. images by paolo terzi & santi caleca   […]

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the new headquarters of pace gallery located in new york city‘s chelsea art district are due to open in september 2019. designed by multidisciplinary firm bonetti/kozerski architecture, the eight-story building will be more than double pace‘s current NY footprint, measuring approximately 75,000 sq.ft (6967.728 sqm), 10,000 (929 sqm) of which will comprise the combined outdoor […]

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rotterdam-based architecture practice MVRDV has been selected as the designer of a 65,000-square-metre mixed-use complex in kiel, germany. dubbed koolkiel, the proposal will redevelop a post-industrial site with an impressive structure hosting a hotel, offices, residences, commercial space, and an event space. by using a flexible design system — rather than a fixed and unchangeable […]

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following a previous proposal released in 2015, the vancouver art gallery has now unveiled the final design of its new gallery building. the 300,000-square-foot structure has been conceived by herzog & de meuron to serve the institution’s expanding collection and to accommodate new art and educational programing for its growing audience. situated at larwill park […]

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the architectural language of ecuador has seen many different influences throughout its long history. while one of the most commonplace styles is that which was introduced by spanish colonists, the spirit of the nation is characterized by its local built vernacular. contemporary architects continue to make use of traditional materials and construction techniques, often taking influence from the […]

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