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Located in the heart of Nantes, the Maison de l’Innovation stands as a landmark for sustainable urban development. As the largest timber-frame construction in Western France, the project reflects the city’s strong commitment to ecological design, circular thinking, and future-oriented architecture. Laurent Letort Laurent Letort Laurent Letort Laurent Letort Laurent Letort Alumet contributed anodized aluminium façade panels in AluOldCopper with a matte finish. The warm, copper-toned surface brings a natural depth to the building, subtly shifting with changing light, weather, and perspective. This dynamic character reinforces the architectural expression while maintaining a refined and timeless app... More

Skypark Business Center in Luxembourg is a striking airport development where architecture, movement and material expression come together. Located next to Luxembourg Airport, the building forms part of the wider Airport City development and is designed as a sustainable business destination with offices, retail, hospitality and public spaces. For this project, Alumet supplied anodized aluminium in AluCopper 02. The warm copper tone supports the building’s sculptural shape and gives the façade a strong visual identity from every angle. Across the long, meandering volumes, the anodized surface helps create rhythm, depth and a consistent architectural appearance. Corentin Haubruge Corentin Haubruge Corentin Haubruge... More

Skakkeringen is part of Vestland County’s pilot program to create innovative activity facilities that transforms the role of public school in rural municipalities. LOCAL and PIR2 won the project to develop and build a 2000m2 activity park adjacent to the Skakke Cultural Center in Etne, Norway. The project is part of an innovative concept of open schoolyards that are "accessible by the general public without fences and open at all times, without schedule, to be used day and night". LOCAL/PIR2 - Artishot/Arkitekturfoto LOCAL/PIR2 - Artishot/Arkitekturfoto A Place for EveryoneSkakkeringen transforms the outdoor space around Skakke Cultural Center into a dynamic public square for Etne’s residents. Once a fenced 2000m²... More

Moonrise takes its name from the fleeting moment when the moon appears on the horizon—an event that transforms the familiar landscape into something quietly magical. At once tangible and ethereal, the moon has always held a tantalising presence over the human imagination. The recent Artemis II space expedition dared to venture to the dark side of the moon, taking one step further than any previous effort and bringing back dazzling images of its surface. Keith Isaacs Keith Isaacs In a park in Tennessee, Moonrise embodies this same spirit of adventure, inviting visitors to step beneath an otherworldly form that feels both grounded and dreamlike. The dome creates an immersive public experience: a place for gathering, rest, and... More

The ARCHÉ Building forms part of the comprehensive urban revitalization of the Rohanský Island area in the Karlín district of Prague. The core idea was to create an attractive working environment within a park, while retaining the benefits of an urban setting and adhering to environmentally responsible standards. The urban design respects the established grid of residential blocks in the surrounding development. The building’s massing was determined by the need for optimal natural lighting, energy efficiency, and by the effort to maximize scenic views of the Vltava River and Prague Castle. Jiri Sebek Jiri Sebek ARCHÉ is an eight-story office building with a highly flexible interior layout, enab... More

The tall office building, accompanied by its expansive flat side extension, was ideally situated: Golzheim is a well-connected and diverse neighborhood. In 2019, we collaborated with the MOMENI Griup, residents, and local stakeholders in the “Westlich Kennedydamm” workshop to envision the area's future development, considering various usage needs and conditions. Building upon this groundwork, we set out to rejuvenate the former Nordstern insurance company branch. Functionally, the building was well designed by Philipp Holzmann AG and built in 1973 to high standards. But in many ways, it had become dated. We embarked on a comprehensive reprogramming of the existing structure for MOMENI, resulting in LYGHT – a revitalized sp... More

The CC House, also known as Quinta dos Carvalhos, is a project that stands out for its profound harmony between architecture and nature. Set on a two-hectare plot in the Leiria region, the house was designed with an unwavering respect for the surrounding environment, where the built structure does not impose itself on the landscape but rather adapts to it. The result is an organic and sensitive integration that transforms the house into a refuge where the natural and the constructed coexist in perfect harmony. Ivo Tavares - Fotógrafo Arquitectura Portuguesa Ivo Tavares - Fotógrafo Arquitectura Portuguesa The layout of the four buildings that make up CC House—Garage, Barn, Bell House, and Black Bird House&mdash... More

Cities are physical structures, continually growing and evolving.  In cities that experience high levels of migration due to natural disasters and socioeconomic diversity, the demand for housing consistently rises. Accordingly, a new residential development encourages the formation of a new community. This project aims to bring together various family types, developing a community spirit and place attachment. Moreover, viewing the project’s initial impact on its silhouette as a structure, with site entrances placed across from each other on the same street, allows the feel “arrival home” experience begins along the street. ACE Architecture ACE Architecture The site's sloped terrain allows the buildings to o... More

The new vocational school for construction trades is located in a central area of Zurich, Switzerland. Gunz & Künzle Architects designed the building to maximize the number of classrooms while also creating valuable public spaces for the neighborhood. The slender building follows the street and creates a spacious courtyard that connects to the public functions on the school's first floor. Federico Farinatti Federico Farinatti Federico Farinatti Federico Farinatti Federico Farinatti Federico Farinatti Federico Farinatti Federico Farinatti This piano nobile, which acts as a truss frame structure, is suspended over the gymnasiums that extend from the basement to the ground floor.  While th... More

As a result of a geometric interpretation of Oscar Niemeyer’s building, a metallic biombo–made of natural aluminum profiles and reused galvanized steel sheets–duplicates the store’s curvilinear window shop and reveals its construction through straight segments. Two openings and a mirror break up its regular structure. This device, responsible for displaying objects and clothing, acts as a mediator between the exterior and interior–offering privacy for those changing clothes, as a large dressing room in one of the busiest corners of downtown São Paulo. Javier Agustín Rojas Marina Lima Marina Lima Marina Lima Marina Lima The lighting fixture consists of tubular lamps arrang... More