Translucent concrete forms the facade of the new Capital Bank building in Amman, Jordan, with the silhouettes of the people in the building projected through the panels like a shadow theatre. The new Capital Bank VIP branch is located in an elegant residential area of the Jordanian capital Amman. Creating a ’boutique bank’ experience for VIP […]
Arts South Australia has revealed the six concept designs devised for a new landmark cultural destination, Adelaide Contemporary, which is intended to revitalise the former Royal Adelaide Hospital site. The gallery will be situated on Adelaide’s North Terrace boulevard and will combine exhibition, research and education spaces with a public sculpture park and community meeting place. […]
Located in an area of significant heritage in Northcote, Melbourne, the Light Box house was once a dilapidated Californian bungalow. Californian bungalows aren’t famously considered remarkable individually; however, the home plays a greater role as a collective in the consistent design of the area, making the modesty of the streetfront restoration integral to the success of […]
In the lead up to IDEA 2018, ADR is running a series of Q&As and profiles with this year’s esteemed jury. In the fifth instalment we catch up with the co-founder of Folk Architects, Christie Petsinis, who talks through designing for changing cities and a user-centric approach to projects. Entries into IDEA 2018 close on Wednesday 16 May at 5pm. Get […]
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