Royal Women’s Hospital in Melbourne, Australia by Design Inc and Woodhead International

Royal Womens Hospital in Melbourne, Australia by Design Inc and Woodhead International architecture design

The Royal Women’s Hospital is Australia’s newest state of the art hospital, focussed on the provision of medical services specifically for women. A Public Private Partnership, the project is efficient, contemporary, innovative and sustainable, and designed to allow maximum flexibility over the 25 year concession period. Read more »

May 17th, 2009 In Architecture Design, Hospital Design

University of Auckland in New Zealand by FJMT and Archimedia Drew

 University of Auckland in New Zealand by FJMT and Archimedia Drew  architecture design

A new landmark symbolising research and knowledge was sought by the University, which values excellence, innovation and progress and reflects an openness and embrace of the wider community. FJMT and Archimedia drew inspiration directly from the fusion of natural landscape, urban form and Maori / Colonial heritage of cultural exchange. The fluid and open architectural expression, through a series of ‘breathing’ glass and stainless steel ribbons, creates a gesture of invitation, outreach and optimism, gathering the energy of the site into a major new public open space. Read more »

May 16th, 2009 In Architecture Design

Saxo Bank in Copenhagen by 3XN Architects

Saxo Bank in Copenhagen by 3XN Architects architecture design

Saxo Bank is a young dynamic internet bank with focus on online-trade with currencies, shares and futures on the bank’s self-developed platform, Saxo Trader. Saxo Bank was founded in 1992 in Denmark and counts around 850 staff members of 35 nationalities who serve customers from 115 different countries.
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May 1st, 2009 In Architecture Design

Modern Stunning Prefab by Frank Lloyd Wright

Modern Stunning Prefab by Frank Lloyd Wright architecture design

Frank Lloyd Wright meets modern day prefab in the stunning Mod.Fab home, developed by students at Taliesin West in collaboration with their Dean Victor Sidy and Jennifer Siegal. The goal of the collaboration was to build a prototype prefab conducive to elegant and sustainable living within the heart of the desert landscape. It only took a single picture for us to become instantaneous fans, and from passive solar design to photovoltaic panels and SIPs we’re thoroughly impressed with the project’s sustainable elements. Read more »

April 27th, 2009 In Architecture Design, Home Design

Mountain Home Design by Lorcan O’Herlihy Architects in Mill Valley, CA

Mountain Home Design by Lorcan OHerlihy Architects in Mill Valley, CA architecture design

Sherman Residence is a really cool mountain home by Lorcan O’Herlihy Architects. Located in Mill Valley, California, this modern design blends nature and innovation in a truly contemporary house on a hill. The sloped terrain set the tone for the home unique shape. The main volume of this mountain house sits close to the hillside, clad in a natural wood that complements its surroundings. Read more »

April 24th, 2009 In Architecture Design, Home Design, Unique Design

Random post from Architecture and Design News – Nikiomahe.com

Earth Song in Italy by Archicura

March 17th, 2008 - Posted in Architecture Design

The design addresses the extension of a vineyard set between a narrow neighborhood street and its branch in the valleys of Barolo. The surrounding hills and natural context suggested the designers develop a volume completely covered by green soil.