The Shanghai Conservatory of Music Experimental School’s Hebi Branch, a newly-established nine-year public school, places its library at the forefront of its educational ethos. URBANUS, the chosen architects for the project, embraced the opportunity to design the library’s interior, aiming to create a dynamic and inspiring space despite Hebi being classified as a fifth-tier city....
The collaborative communities of Rickenbach and Herrischried in the Black Forest region, comprising a total of 6,600 residents, embarked on a transformative journey to restructure their school infrastructure. Following their triumph in the design competitions held in 2016, Spiecker Sautter Lauer Architects, based in Freiburg, were entrusted with the task of expanding the existing school...
Situated in India, the Meditation Gazebo designed by STUDIOARO stands as a tribute to tradition and nature. Lead Architect Aroty Panyang envisioned a structure that not only complements the modern home but also pays homage to the family’s heritage. Honoring the Past The project emerged from a desire to fill the void left by the...
The SDJ Nursery, located in Setagaya City, Japan, emerges as an architectural response to the societal challenge of diminishing community connections, particularly among children. The impact of increasing nuclear families, a declining birthrate, and the heightened security measures in urban nurseries has led to a detachment of children from their local communities. In addressing this...
Situated in Brussels, Belgium, the Medical Center Bles is a testament to adaptive reuse, transforming the old horse stables of the former ‘Hollandia’ dairy factory into a vibrant community hub. Designed by OFFICEU architects, this innovative project aims to integrate healthcare into the neighborhood while preserving the industrial heritage of Laken. Repurposing Industrial Relics The...
Situated in Nijmegen, the Netherlands, the Radboudumc Main Building stands as a testament to innovative healthcare architecture, prioritizing sustainability, functionality, and user well-being. Designed by EGM architects in collaboration with various partners, this state-of-the-art facility sets new standards for healthcare design and delivery. A Warm Welcome to a Green Campus The completion of the Radboudumc...
Located in Lyngdal, Norway, the Lyngdal Healthcare Centre stands as a beacon of innovative healthcare architecture, emphasizing social interaction, well-being, and inclusivity. Designed collaboratively by 3RW Arkitekter and NORD Architects, this care facility reimagines eldercare by integrating residents seamlessly into the fabric of urban life. A Vision of Inclusivity At Lyngdal Healthcare Centre, the elderly...
ELE Arkitektura, spearheaded by lead architects Eduardo Landia Ormaetxea and Eloi Landia Ormaetxea, introduces a groundbreaking intervention at San Antonio School, Spain, emphasizing the profound and intricate nature of desire. Drawing inspiration from Irigaray’s perspective that desire transcends mere materialistic or sexual impulses, the project unfolds as a collective endeavor, encouraging users to navigate, interact,...
ELE Arkitektura, under the guidance of lead architects Eduardo Landia Ormaetxea and Eloi Landia Ormaetxea, presents the second intervention at San Antonio School, Spain. Recognizing the pivotal role of architecture in shaping experiences through spatial, material, and emotional connections, this project extends the concepts developed for younger students in the initial intervention to those aged...
Nestled within the Riddel Hall campus in south Belfast, the new Business School building at Queen’s University stands as a testament to architectural finesse and environmental sensitivity. As part of the university’s expansion plan, the vision for this state-of-the-art facility aimed at meeting the evolving educational needs of the post-graduate community. The challenge was not...