Archive for December, 2010

London Gate in United Kingdom

Designed by Editorial, London Gate is located in United Kingdom, For the competition, nearly 100 designs from around the world were presented and judged by a panel including Alderman Mike Bear, City of London; Achim Borchardt Hume, Chief Curator, Whitechapel Gallery; Roger France, Master of the Worshipful Company of Chartered Architects; Sarah Ichioka, Director, The Architecture Foundation; and Peter... 

Tags: Achim Borchardt Hume, Aldgate, Architecture Foundation, Chairman, chief curator, Director, Livery Company, London, London Borough of Tower Hamlets, Mike Bear, New London, New London Architecture, Paralympic Games, Peter Murray, Sarah Ichioka, Sports, the 2012 London Olympic and Paralympic Games, the Olympic Games, United Kingdom, Whitechapel, Whitechapel Gallery, WORSHIPFUL CO OF DRAPERS

RIBA Stirling Prize shortlist in Rome

The RIBA Stirling Prize shortlist designed by Editorial is located in Rome. This year’s Stirling Prize shortlisted entries range dramatically in style and structure, from a ‘dramatic yet respectfully sedate’ art museum in Rome to an environmentally conscious secondary school that fully supports the growing theory that quality architecture can improve academic attainment. In their annual search... 

Tags: annual search, Architect, Architects Registration in the United Kingdom, Architecture, Architecture of the United Kingdom, British architecture, Rome, Royal Institute of British Architects, Stirling Prize, United Kingdom

Iranian Embassy in London, United Kingdom

Designed by Editorial, Iranian Embassy is located in London, United Kingdom. News of Prince Charles’ deft hand in halting the controversial Chelsea Barracks project earlier this year has spread fast it seems, as wealthy South Kensington locals have appealed for his aid in preventing plans for a new Iranian Embassy in the centre of London being approved. Residents in the privileged urban area were... 

Tags: centre of London, Charles, Democratic Revolutionary Movement for the Liberation of Arabistan, Iran, Iranian Embassy, Iranian Embassy Siege, London, Politics, Prince, Special Air Service, United Kingdom

Strata SE1, First Building in The World With Integral Wind Turbines in London

Strata SE1, First Building in The World With Integral Wind Turbines that located in London  was designed by BFLS. is a 148m high 43-storey residential development that creates a dynamic new landmark on the London skyline. The first building in the world with integral wind turbines, it attempts to set a new benchmark for environmental strategy. This 408-apartment development is a major catalyst for... 

Tags: concept embracing energy efficiency, EcoHomes, Electric power, Electrical generators, energy, Energy conservation, Energy conversion, Engineering, Environment, First Building, London, Mayor, Physics, Renewable energy, renewable energy technologies, residential and retail facilities, Strata, sustainable building, Wind turbine

Royal Glenora Club in Alberta, Canada

The Royal Glenora Club designed by Open Aire is located in Alberta, Canada, one of Alberta’s most exclusive private clubs, has just completed a major expansion. The piece de resistance is an impressive aquatic facility with a retractable glass OpenAire enclosure. When the roof is open in Edmonton’s short, sunny summers, members can enjoy an outdoor swim in a fresh, inviting environment. In the... 

Tags: Alberta, Canada, Edmonton, Royal Glenora Club