Located in Lyon, France was designed by Patriarche & Co, Genzyme office building is a pioneer in medical biotechnology. It has set up its main premises in Lyon, in the Gerland district. A production unit, laboratories and offices are brought together behind a double skin that affirms the urban aspect of this project. The landscaping design is integrated into the site plan, minimising waterproofing...
The Nevada City Courthouse designed by HMC Architects is located in Nevada City, United States. As an emotional response to the environment and its interaction with this sophisticated project type, the Nevada City Courthouse design was driven by simplicity in act, contrast in material and the clarity of staging this unique community’s active role in the facility. Orientation and location of the...
The Baha’i Temple for South America, designed by Hariri Pontarini Architects, employs both translucent stone and innovative glass technology as the means of generating and manifesting both the physiological and spiritual delights of natural light embodied in architecture. Set against the stirring background of the Andeon mountain range, the Temple is designed as a crystallising of light-as-expression,...
Designed by Adrian Smith + Gordon Gill Architecture, Wuhan Greenland Center, design world’s fourth tallest building is located in Hubei, China. Entitled Wuhan Greenland Center, the 606m pillar will be located on the intersection of the Yangtze and Han Rivers and will comprise around 200,000 sq m of commercial office space, 50,000 sq m of high-end residential accommodation, a 45,000 sq m five-star...
Designed by Allford Hall Monaghan Morris, Kentish Town Health Centre is located in London, United Kingdom. Located in a residential area just off Kentish Town’s busy high street this three storey building creates a new community focus. The building, completed in December 2008, houses a large GP practice, a dentist, paediatric, dental and children’s services, breast screening and diagnostic imaging,...