Founded in 1860 Marqués de Riscal is an extremely established winery in Rioja, Spain. Marqués de Riscal was completely transformed by leading architect Frank Gehry (responsible for the Guggenheim in Bilbao). At a cost of €70 million a state-of-the-art hotel was created – it has become an inspirational, design led, building set within this traditional landscape. Flowing wine is symbolised by layered,...
Located in Bronx, United States, NYC Fire Department Rescue Company 3 was designed by Polshek Partnership Architects. This high performance, durable, well-organised, maintainable ‘machine’ is one of five special operations rescue facilities in New York City. In addition to firefighting, these elite companies respond to more specialised emergency situations such as building collapses, subway...
The Richmond Olympic Oval was designed by Cannon Design is a sports facility in Richmond, British Columbia, Canada. Emphasising lightness, transparency, and translucency, the interiors of the Richmond Olympic Oval mitigate its large scale, reflecting the openness, accessibility and fun that lie at its conception. Located on the Richmond waterfront, the Oval is designed as a “legacy” or dual-use...
Icona located in London, United Kingdom, designed by Stock Woolstencroft, the first scheme overlooking the Olympic Park is nearing completion. Telford Homes’ residential-led, mixed-use development is one of the first schemes in the area to hand over. It will overlook the Olympic aquatic centre and is within 300m of the proposed stadium. Telford Homes acted as both developer and contractor and architects...
The Bondi that located in Sydney, Australia, was designed by PTW Architects. PTW Architects’ winning competition design involved the conversion of an existing nine storey motel into a superlative contemporary apartment building with ground floor retail and restaurants. Reminiscent of the elegance of 1930’s-era architecture, The Bondi’s glass curves and striking angles across its exterior...