Holburne Museum in Bath, United Kingdom

The Holburne Museum designed by Eric Parry Architects is located in Bath, United Kingdom. The result is a highly-glazed ceramic and glass composition which affords scenic views across the adjoining gardens and enables a flood of natural light to illuminate the precious collection within. A key constituent of the build was to reconnect the existing volume with the thriving flora that surrounds it at... 

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Collectief Zakelijk Opdrachtgeverschap in IJburg, Netherlands

Collectief Zakelijk Opdrachtgeverschap is located in IJburg, Netherlands. The CBC wanted to make a building that was elegant and distinctive, yet ‘sturdy, industrial and no-nonsense’. In an attempt to accomplish this, the choice was made to rotate the window frames by approximately 45 degrees and cross these with diaphragm ribs to create a triangular pattern, covering the entire facade. As the... 

Tags: Anatomy, Biology, Compagnie Generale de Batiment et de Construction, IJburg, Netherlands, Rib, Thoracic diaphragm, Thorax, Window

Glamis Apartments in Santiago, Chile

Located in Santiago, Chile, Glamis Apartments was designed by  Gonzalo Mardones Arquitecto, Glamis Apartment’s main facade consists of two large walls which contain a series of openings and windows of different sizes that reflect the project’s internal program. From a constructive point of view the building is resolved with concrete incorporating titanium dioxide and a system of phenolic molds... 

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Elm and Willow House in Melbourne, Australia

Elm and Willow House that located in Melbourne, Australia, was designed by Architects EAT. The basis of this project involves an existing Edwardian house, which was both restored and altered, whilst the rear of the property underwent a level of demolition and construction for a new addition. The transparency and openness of the new addition is a deliberate counterpoint to the introverted Edwardian... 

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Müritzeum in Waren, Germany

Müritzeum designed by Wingårdh Arkitektkontor AB is located in Waren, Germany, The town of Waren is in the northern part of Müritz. It is a major tourist attraction just over an hour’s drive from Berlin or Hamburg. Wingårdh Arkitektkontor AB were selected to design its visitors centre after a competition. A high, central room is surrounded by a series of exhibition themes; ice age, fauna, flora,... 

Tags: Aquarium, Berlin, Germany, Hamburg, Head, Human behavior, Lake Herrensee, Lake Müritz, Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, Müritz, Müritzeum, Personal life, Pièce de résistance, Recreation, Waren, Window, Wingårdh Arkitektkontor AB