The Maison de la littérature (House of Literature) is located in the historic neighbourhood of Old Québec, a site part of UNESCO’s World Heritage List. In this particularly dense urban setting, Chevalier Morales designed a contemporary annex, a simple and refined volume, to the Wesley Temple, a neo-Gothic heritage church. Since its opening, the Maison de la littérature has rapidly become a vibrant home to...
The jury for the Red Dot Award: Product Design 2019 has reached its decision and selected the year’s best products. From the objects submitted, the experts chose only those that won them over with their outstanding design quality after intensive discussions. The competition winners are setting trends in the design industry with their achievements and are giving a sneak preview of what is to come. Sustaina...
For its 5th edition, MATERIALS & LIGHT trade show will be held in the exceptional setting of the Carreau du Temple on April 24th and 25th, 2019, for two days of show and conferences dedicated to innovative architectural solutions.
THE INNOVATIVE ARCHITECTURAL SOLUTIONS TRADE SHOW
Materials & Light is a professional trade show dedicated to innovative products and new materials for architecture, lighting and...
Metis Beach Intermediate school is located in a small town called Métis-sur-Mer and serves approximately 90 English-speaking children from Matanie, Mitis, Matapedia and Rimouski Regional county municipality. Established in 1829, the school used to go unnoticed before the construction of its extension. The existing building was too small for its purpose; 1st and 2nd grade classroom was in the basement. The...
Architectural studio GROUP A has recently completed renovating the Oostlijn (East bound Line) of the Amsterdam Metro. The project includes 5 underground and 11 above ground stations. The Oostlijn runs from the Central Station to Amsterdam Zuidoost, partially underground and partially elevated above ground. It was built in the seventies in a signature brutalist style.
Over the years, the clarity of the ...
Founding President of District Atwater, Alexandre Forgues announced last night with Borough Mayor, Jean-François Parenteau, the development of a 64-unit project on the corner of LaSalle Boulevard and De l’Église Street. More than 300 people were also on site to attend the unveiling, which is three times more than expected. Located right at the heart of Verdun, Origine - Habitation Durable results from par...
Commanding, convivial and named after the Greek goddess of the night, Nyx is a rooftop bar in central Shanghai. Inspired by classical architectural ruins and wrapped in UV reactive cords, it affords spectacular city views. A monumental frame for the futuristic metropolis’ backdrop of glowing neon and luminous highways, Nyx offers an alternative, surreal experience in China's foremost city of lights.
Maint...
In the rural area of Oosterwold Almere, Frode Bolhuis dreamed of an alternative way of living and working. He wanted to make a one-hectare potato field his home and asked architects Peter van Assche and Mathijs Cremers at bureau SLA and ZakenMaker respectively to design his dream house. The very limited budget was a major issue.
The architects came up with two preconditions to make the project pos...
Window Installation featuring the Ura raincoat. In the Basque language ‘Ura’ means water.
Fourteen waterproof raincoats are suspended from seven bicompartmental metallic structures
strategically placed on the ceiling of the store simulating drops of water. The shoppers’ attention is therefore drawn directly upwards to the product creating an inmersive environment for customers. Partially hidden details...
After 13 years of existence, the Montreal interior design firm FX Studio Design is changing its name to Clairoux. Inspired by the name of its founder, this change became inevitable because the new name assumed greater importance in the minds of clients and collaborators through its association with prestigious and innovative projects.
Given its track record in the residential, commercial and real estate se...
Y20 SPACE is located in the Hongyuan Park inside the famous Hangzhou XiXi Wetland and surrounded by charming natural scenery and profound historical culture. This area is attracting a large number of small and medium enterprises, such as investment companies, Internet Co, and many start-up companies. When the owner AIcai Technology found WJ Design, they did not just want a workplace, but more ...
f22 foto space is an award-winning photography gallery in Hong Kong dedicated to photography and design. Designed by LAAB Architects in collaboration with Carlow Architecture & Design, f22 offers exhibitions, a photo book shop, a camera boutique, and a lovely café.
To create a cinematic entrance, the design team studied camera development and used design elements from various generations o...
The result of a collaboration between developer Maître Carré, architecture firm Blouin Tardif Architecture Environnement and Rhoncus Design, the Queen Alix is a new multi-unit residential project at the corner of Alexandra St. and Alexandra Ave., in the heart of Montreal’s Marconi-Alexandra neighbourhood, also known as Mile-Ex.
Saluting the past, present and future
Once a primarily industrial district, the ...
Experience design office MMEK’ is the winner of the iF DESIGN AWARD 2019, a world-renowned design prize. MMEK’ received the award for their fully integrated interior design of Europe’s largest pediatric oncology centre Princess Máxima Center.
The interior that MMEK’ designed, helps transform the experience of healthcare for children. Space for play and interaction, and creating an environment where the ch...
Humà Design + Architecture and Architecture49 firms are proud to unveil Rockland Center’s new food court, “La Cuisine”. The result of a narrow collaboration between those two renowned offices, the group worked with the client to redefine the culinary experience focusing on the gastronomic pleasures.
The Rockland Center owns a rich and vibrant history. Its original concept, by the architect Victor Prus...
