The Vatican City is for the first time presenting at the Venice Architecture Biennale with an exhibition that calls in to question the design of the chapel in the 21st century. Curated by Francesco Dal Co, the Vatican’s aptly named Vatican Chapels exhibition takes the form of ten temporary chapels, each designed by a different architect, including […]
Finland’s capital city Helsinki is getting a new central library, one that promises “to set the trend for the libraries of the future”. Designed by ALA Architects together with the residents of Helsinki, the 10,000-square-metre building showcases Finnish wood construction and modern architecture. In addition to traditional library services, Oodi will offer workshops with 3D printers and sewing machines, […]
With expansive views over San Francisco’s Bay Bridge, this two-level loft was once an uninspired white box chopped up into many small rooms. The architects on the project, Studio VARA, had previously worked with clients on another residence in Los Angeles’ Carmel Valley and wanted to bring a similar warm, modern and spacious character to this loft that celebrates […]
International spirits company Edrington has unveiled a new $253 million distillery for its whisky brand The Macallan that boasts “one of the most complicated timber roof structures in the world”. Designed by Rogers Stirk Harbour + Partners, which was selected to lead the project after an international competition, the complex roof design comprises 380,000 individual components. Each junction […]
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