Tower building

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Project • By Edoardo Milesi & Archos • Individual Buildings

The inhabited Roccolo

The Inhabited Roccolo of Clusone is a perfect contemporary reinterpretation of the "roccolo," a typical construction found in the landscape of the Lombard Alpine and pre-Alpine regions, dating back to the 15th century. Traditionally, these structures were used for bird-catching through gardening techniques. Ezio Manciucca Ezio Manciucca Cristian Carrara Due to geological issues, the project couldn't preserve the existing structure; the new building has been shifted a few meters while maintaining the original spatial layout. Ezio Manciucca Ezio Manciucca Ezio Manciucca A semicircle of hornbeams in a double row with a central corridor covered by interwoven branches forms the supporting framework. Inside, there'... More

Project • By Kettal • Hotels

Jumeirah Carlton Tower

The Carlton Tower first opened its doors in 1961. Managed by the Hotel Corporation of America, the hotel was the first modern five-star property to open in Knightsbridge and was a dramatic departure from the traditional approach to hotel-keeping in London. In December, 2001, Jumeirah assumed management of the Carlton Tower and re-branded the hotel ‘Jumeirah Carlton Tower’ on 21 June 2005. More