Designed by Snøhetta and DIALOG, the Calgary Central Library opens a new chapter in the life of the city of the future, based on creation, innovation, knowledge and culture. The building was inaugurated on November 1st, 2018 and is an extension of the existing library. The
At the intersection of boulevards Mircea Eliade and Primăverii, an elegant white building captures our attention through its discretion and coherence. The low height, with three floors and a fourth recessed, is subtly configured in order to give the building an extraordinary dignity and a
Recognized and awarded several prizes for the use of wood as the main material in numerous innovative projects, Carlos Castanheira is one of the close friends and collaborators of Álvaro Siza, as well as the curator of many exhibitions dedicated to the renowned Portuguese architect.
The immense collection of the China Academy of Art – CAA – and the acquisition of many original works from the Bauhaus school dictated the creation of the China Design Museum of Bauhaus Collection. Architects Álvaro Siza and Carlos Castanheira began to work on the
Words by Manuela Zipiși Photo: Courtesy of Communal Sololaki, 41°,Stamba Hotel, Manuela Zipiși If you choose to visit Georgia, get ready for a voyage between worlds. The green of a still innocent and charismatic nature embraces a country whose ancient traditions such as wine and bread making are reasons of
Barcelona was officially recognized as a smart city in 2014 by the European Commission, taking the very first European Capital of Innovation prize for "introducing the use of new technologies to bring the city closer to citizens”. But the project for a smarter city unlocking the
The Amsterdam Smart City initiative began in 2009 and currently counts with more than 5,480 innovators and over 280 projects collaboratively developed by residents, government and businesses. These projects run on an interconnected platform through wireless devices to enhance the city's decision making abilities. To promote
Founder of Tapp, an award winning agency that since 2010 works with public and private partners to generate prototype solutions to solve urgent city problems, Tom van Arman is architect and urbanist using open data and applications to create more social, sustainable and resilient cities.
In the Netherlands many church buildings are empty or in danger of losing their religious use. The reuse of these church buildings is an important question and social challenge. Architecture plays an essential role in this process. The issue is certainly not exclusive to the Netherlands. However, because
