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The ‘Chicago Spire’ by Santiago Calatrava

Images and information about the Chicago Spire, a 610-meter high tower with 1200 luxury apartments, currently under construction, designed by Santiago Calatrava… [thechicagospire.com] source > dezain.net...

‘Mountain Dwellings’ by BIG (Copenhagen)

Copenhagen, Denmark > “Mountain Dwellings” is an apartment complex designed by Bjarke Ingels (BIG) and situated in front of one of their previous works, the VM House, inaugurated in 2005… [Plataforma Arquitectura]...

Danzig (Poland): ‘European Solidarity Centre’ – ADOC

The entry submitted by the Portuguese firm ADOC (Arquitectura Design Ordenamento Consultores) – Duarte Cardoso Ferreira, Nuno Lobo Guerra, Ricardo Boaventura, Rita Frias Silva and Pedro Bravo, to the design competition by invitation for “European Solidarity Centre” (ESC) in Danzig (Poland) >>>...

A fight against time for 2008 Zaragoza Expo

On the next 14th of June, 2008 Zaragoza Expo will open its doors. Day and night, seven days a week, organizers, architects, workers and decorators struggle against time, to get all finished for that date… Construction images > elmundo.es / 20minutos.es / Flickr. Interactive infographics > ELPAIS.com...

Guatape – Antioquia (Columbia): ‘El Retorno’ estate, ecological resorts by G Ateliers Architecture

The settlement, designed by G Ateliers Architecture, is situated in Guatape – Antioquia, a municipality with natural potential for ecological tourism development, two hours from Medellin. With relation to eco-tourism, emphasis on natural beauty gives shape to an environment-friendly resort concept. The first phase comprises two resorts and the partial adjustment of pedestrian paths, while […]...