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Project • By Itten+Brechbühl AG • Sports Centres
Sporthallenprovisorium Gloriarank
In the centre of Zurich, Switzerland, a prefabricated three-storey wooden building is providing a temporary sports facility for the University of Zurich (UZH). Designed by Swiss architectural practice Itten+Brechbühl AG (IB), the Sporthallenprovisorium Gloriarank (temporary sports hall Gloriarank) has a scheduled lifespan of ten years. The utilitarian building exudes warmth, its elegant appearance blending seamlessly into the urban fabric.
Completed in 2022 and located in the Gloriarank area of UZH, the building will serve as an interim solution during the development of Forum UZH, a new education and research centre. To complete the Forum project, it was necessary to remove UZH’s existing sports halls. A significant part o... More
Product • By Investwood • White Pearl by Valchromat
White Pearl by Valchromat
White Pearl by Valchromat: The new colour revolutionising interior and product
Architects and interior designers are constantly looking for innovative materials that balance aesthetics, functionality and sustainability. With the launch of White Pearl, Valchromat offers a revolutionary solution that will transform the way we see and use white in interior and product design.
A brilliant colour that defies the ordinary
White Pearl, the result of seven years of research and development, is the first light colour moisture-resistant MDF (MDF.HLS) on the market. This innovation not only extends design options, but also redefines what it means to work with sustainable, high-performance materials. The new shade is not just a neut... More