snøhetta designs outdoor care retreats for norway’s largest hospitals

January 7, 2019 macnadusa 0

snøhetta has built a pair of secluded wooden shelters a short walking distance from two of norway’s largest hospitals. the structures, which have been designed to make hospitalization easier for patients and their families, can be used for treatment and contemplation, and for spending time with relatives and friends away from the hospital corridors. the […]

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skinn creates stylish new york inspired interior for upstairs hotel in belgium

January 7, 2019 macnadusa 0

the bruges based design agency, skinn, has designed the new brand identity for the upstairs hotel in ostend, belgium. the design of the new interior is inspired by the urban aesthetics of new york and is characterized by the use of black and yellow. the hotel features a striking jet black façade and yellow ‘U’ that […]

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prefab st. andrews beach house by prebuilt in victoria

January 6, 2019 macnadusa 0

located between the rugged sand dunes of victoria, the st. andrews beach house by australian prefab housing company prebuilt reflects the wild mornington peninsula coast line in its form. designed and supervised by pleysier perkins architects, the house features oversized glazing running the entire length of the kitchen, dining and living area that presents an intertwining […]

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sculptural staircase connects the MSGSSS-renovated museum of modern art in buenos aires

January 6, 2019 macnadusa 0

argentinian studio MSGSSS architects has completed the renovation of the buenos aires museum of modern art (MAMBA), unifying two existing buildings with the aim of improving the experience of visitors and increasing the space for the exhibition of works. the project consists of generating a circulation path that joins the two structures, incorporating two new […]

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carlo ratti develops low-cost prefab housing system for india

January 5, 2019 macnadusa 0

carlo ratti associati has developed livingboard, a flexible prefab housing system to improve housing conditions in rural parts of india, made of low-cost materials that can be flat-packed and easily transported. working together with indian non-profit organization werise, the international design and innovation practice has created the prototype of a portable motherboard system that encourages an […]

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ahsa farmstay by creative crews uses vernacular building techniques in thailand

January 5, 2019 macnadusa 0

bangkok based practice, creative crews, has designed the ahsa farmstay in the maechan district of chiang rai, thailand. in chiang rai, vernacular building techniques are not passed down from generation to the next. this lack of familiarity coupled with the changing socio-cultural landscape has eroded the relationship between traditional buildings and the people living in them. this […]

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foster + partners designs skyscraper for china merchants bank in shenzhen

January 4, 2019 macnadusa 0

foster + partners has revealed the designs for china merchants bank’s new global HQ in shenzhen, china. the 350-meter skyscraper is the first building approved in the city’ new super headquarters district, aiming to unite the company’s 13,000 strong workforce under one roof. the design is complemented by a 180-meter high luxury hotel and mixed […]

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studio PKA builds ‘5 element house’ to the contours of the land in india

January 4, 2019 macnadusa 0

studio PKA has designed the ‘5 element house‘ atop a hill in pavana, india. the concept behind the project is rooted in the idea of combining the five elements of earth, sky, air, water and fire, to create a family home. the design of the house aims to create harmony within the landscape by being built […]

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lumen museum of mountain photography sits on top of the dolomites

January 3, 2019 macnadusa 0

located at the summit of the region kronplatz in south tyrol, the newly-opened lumen museum offers 1,800 sqm dedicated to mountain photography. spanning four floors, exhibitions include a permanent display of the work of mountain pioneer and ambassador for the protection of the alps reinhold messner, and a mirror room that presents an immersive collection […]

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osaka metro plans large-scale redevelopment with futuristic skyscraper station in yumeshima

January 3, 2019 macnadusa 0

osaka metro has announced the redevelopment of its underground network and a new station for the man-made island of yumeshima in light of the 2025 world expo. the large-scale plan, which begun in 2018 and is set for completion in 2024, will conclude in a futuristic social life infrastructure, comprising a 55-floor skyscraper that will reach […]

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