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Erste Campus: a gateway to cultural heritage, a statement for building culture
A competition concerning one of the most prominent construction sites in Vienna had an entry that deviated substantially from the master plan specifications. But the risk paid off for the …
Brazilian Architect Paulo Mendes da Rocha wins Praemium Imperiale 2016
After winning the Golden Lion for Lifetime Achievement at the Venice Biennale, the Brazilian architect Paulo Mendes da Rocha was awarded last September for the second time this year, now …
Tuesday is oysters day in Rio de Janeiro
The Canastra Bar, a space hardly bigger than 20 square meters, is the sophisticated form of a typical Brazilian “Boteco”, an informal bar serving snacks – exclusively fresh, local delicacies. …
Rio: Nomadic Architecture instead of White Elephants
After the end of the Paralympic Games, it is time to wrap up in Rio de Janeiro. Some of the stages have already disappeared. “No white elephants” was one of …
Call for innovative projects “Reinventing the Seine”
The competition is open for innovators worldwide who want to submit projects for sites along the Seine, to implement new ways of living by the river banks. Water stretches, existing …
Le Georges: a contemporary rooftop restaurant with a view of historic Paris
On the roof of the Centre Georges Pompidou, there is a glass-box restaurant designed by architects Jakob + MacFarlane. It has the most amazing views over the center of Paris. …