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University of Alaska Museum of the North in Fairbanks, Alaska, United States

April 8, 2011 Filed Under: Cultural, Public Buildings
University of Alaska Museum of the North in Fairbanks, Alaska, United States

Located in Fairbanks, Alaska, United States, University of Alaska Museum of the North was designed by HGA. The heart of the museum is a new lobby, a highly sculptural space that includes large, expansive windows highlighting the spectacular views of the Alaska Range and the Tanana River Valley. The 2-story, light-filled space creates a gracious, inviting entry experience for visitors. At night, a warm... 

Primary Habitat, Port au Prince in Haiti

April 1, 2011 Filed Under: Cultural, Public Buildings
Primary Habitat, Port au Prince in Haiti

The Primary Habitat, Port au Prince designed by St-Val Architect is located in Haiti.  The refreshing concept is formed using the traditional art of basketry, weaving natural plant fibres from the local habitat moulded into a cocoon shape. Plans for the structure suggest that its vertical nature will only have a minor effect on the devastated lands, and the potential to use natural and locally sourced... 

Place Lalla Yeddouna, World’s oldest Medina brought back to life with regeneration project in Fez, Morocco

April 1, 2011 Filed Under: Cultural, Public Buildings
Place Lalla Yeddouna, World's oldest Medina brought back to life with regeneration project in Fez, Morocco

Located in Fez, Morocco, Place Lalla Yeddouna, World’s oldest Medina brought back to life with regeneration project was designed by Mossessian & Partners. Arranged on the banks of the main river in Fez, Oued Al Jawahir, Place Lalla Yeddouna is formed of modest residences of neutral hue connected by a complex network of narrow passageways and historic streets. Formerly a key communication... 

BMCE branches in Morocco, Africa

March 30, 2011 Filed Under: Office
BMCE branches in Morocco, Africa

The BMCE branches designed by Foster + Partners is located in Morocco, Africa.  The first regional headquarters branches for Moroccan bank, BMCE (Banque Marocaine du Commerce Exterieur) have opened in Rabat and Casablanca, with a further branch in Fez due to complete shortly – they are the first buildings by Foster + Partners to be completed in Africa. The design follows a ‘kit-of-parts’ approach,... 

Creative Media Centre – City University of Hong Kong in Hong Kong

March 24, 2011 Filed Under: Education, Public Buildings
Creative Media Centre - City University of Hong Kong in Hong Kong

The Creative Media Centre for the City University of Hong Kong that located in  Hong Kong, was designed by Leigh & Orange Limited.  Provides facilities that make the University to the first in Asia to offer the highest level of education and training in the creative media fields. The Centre will house the Centre for Media Technology and the Department of Computer Engineering and Information Technology.... 

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