Champalimaud Centre for the Unknown is a centre for cancer research and treatment designed by the Goan architect Charles Correa, in the Portuguese capital of Lisbon. The building’s contemporary architecture, covers an area of 60,000m2 facing the River Tejo. The main building houses the Champalimaud Clinical Centre’s diagnostic and treatment facilities, with an indoor ...
Canberra Airport is a major airport serving Australia’s capital city, Canberra, located approximately 8 km from the city centre. The airport serves direct flights to most Australian state capitals and also has international connections to Qatar and Singapore. In the last years, Canberra Airport announced that has spent $350 million on a number of infrastructure projec...
Apple is one of the biggest companies in the world and has spent years building a new headquarters in Cupertino, California – the Apple Park. Apple Park opened in 2017 and it is in to be the home of innovation for generations to come. The workspaces and parklands are designed to inspire the Apple team as well as benefit as most as possible the environment. Eighty perc...
We have a small but effective surprise for you! The clips for the installation of hexagonal plates, previously produced in steel, have been modified in 100% recyclable polypropylene for greater versatility and flexibility. With the simple and quick application of a small polypropylene clip on the standard heads (110mm) of SE and NM supports, we can meet the creative ...
Specifically planned through sustainable architecture and green spaces, a new residential area has been built south of Bordeaux offering the residents a better quality of life. The parking garage in this new ecologically sustainable area "Terre Sud" is enveloped in 3,265m² of façade cladding which, from the outside appears to be closed but from the inside looks transp...
A brand synonymous with excellence and innovation, LAMINAM stands out for its ability to combine cutting-edge technology and creativity along a growth path where the only constant is the ongoing search for new horizons for ceramic materials. Thanks to this spirit, LAMINAM is the leading manufacturer of large sized ceramic slabs able to propose its material in Germany as ...
The focal point of the Quzhou Sports Campus has always been to develop an urban space that ties together sports and ecology while integrating the city’s nature-centered culture; but is it really so easy to render the construction of buildings covering an area of 340,000m² eco-friendly? In September 2018, they began constructing the Quzhou Sports Campus in China’s east...
Rooftiles that adapt to any situation, even with low-pitch. La Escandella rooftiles are present in more than 80 countries and are valued worldwide for its high performance. This quality has been recognized now by the French Agency AFNOR. The Selectum rooftile has obtained the NF, last February, thus certifying its quality of product. In addition, based on the experien...
From the magnificent Duomo to the modernist Pirelli Tower to the organic lines of the Bosco Verticale, this northeast Italian city has always been a progressive metropolis when it comes to architecture. Over the past decade, and given impetus by the World Expo in 2015, two major urban regeneration projects—Porta Nuova and CityLife—have continued Milan’s architectural ...
Outstanding project of a new tower under construction in La Défense, by the Bateg, GTM Bâtiment and Sogea TPI Companies of the Vinci Group. The name of the building is Tour Trinity. Works started in 2016 and they will end in the second semester of 2019. The architectural project is by Crochon Brullmann + Associés. It is a 33-storey skyscraper with a total height of 14...
The 80 Charlotte Street development campus totals 380,000 sq ft in three buildings designed by Make Architects. 80 Charlotte Street is the largest building at 323,000 sq ft. The two other buildings total 12,000 sq ft of retail areas and 45,000 sq ft of residential space. The development, which began in 2011, is set to be completed in 2019. Make Architects defined as a...
Gresham Street 55 is an impressive building located in the business district of the city of London. Inspired by its past and designed for the future, the project is based on the renovation of an already existent 20th-century building, with significant enlargements, new façades, an additional floor and a brand-new coverage. The building is deeply marked by its intricat...
Aykon London One is London’s next luxury venture and the first of its kind in Europe, to be designed in partnership with the iconic fashion house Versace Home. Its residents will be able to enjoy the magnificent urban landscapes as well as the serenity of its private winter gardens. The building’s design, unrivaled amenities and interior design make Aykon London One o...
The Lille Stadium, with over 50 000 seats, was designed in a way so that the communication with the exterior would be possible, using lighting and screens in its facade. The stadium possesses a retractable roof that can open and close in 15 minutes, depending on climate conditions. Also, so that the stadium could have multiple functionalities, half of the pitch sits on t...
The Museum of the Future located in Dubai, UAE, is the place to be regarding innovation and design trends. After years of temporary exhibitions held at the World Government Summit, the Museum of the Future was thought as the definitive place for showing tomorrow’s futuristic tendencies. The novelty starts in the building itself, as it is built in part using 3D printin...
Originally built in 1857 by the architect Antoine-Nicolas Bailly, the Longchamp racetrack is located on the property of the Abby of Longchamp. It extends throughout more than 57 hectares, between the Seine and the Bois de Boulogne. Inaugurated in 1857 by Napoleon III, the Longchamp Racecourse is home for horse racing. It has the capacity to host 12.000 spectators, who...
The Hospital da Luz, that belongs to the Luz Saúde Group – one of the largest health care groups in the Portuguese market – is the main hospital unit of the Luz Saúde group in the Centro area. This unit underwent an expansion project, with an overall investment of around 100 million euros, now having twice the capacity: 400 beds, 23 surgery and delivery rooms and 110 ...
The reform of Anoeta Stadium – Real Sociedad C.F. home stadium – began in 2018. This project is being developed in several phases during 2018 and 2019. Avatar seating has been the chosen stadium seat for this project. Avatar seat has been designed, manufactured and installed by Daplast. It is a tip-up seat, designed to optimize spectator’s comfort and security. RedD...
The Cortizo group, a European reference in the production of aluminum profiles for the industry and architecture sectors, has recently expanded its business with the creation of a new production unit for PVC profiles. The new factory has a total area of 9.000 m2 and a production capacity of 3.000 kg/hour. Cortizo is now the first Iberian manufacturer of PVC profiles...
The intelligent ECO Silver House in Slovenia's capital, Ljubljana, is a showcase project in a class of its own: a "green" high-tech building with around 600 sq m of business space, 128 apartments, and 279 parking spots. The "green building" is a highly innovative project and was supported by the Ministry of Education and Research. A total of 155 ekey integra finger scann...
Oeiras was the location chosen for NATO’s new School of Communications and Information Systems, which should start operating in 2019, attracting students from all over the world. The work was structured on an area of 83.000 m2 by the sea, in front of Carcavelos Beach, with low buildings (maximum three floors) and ample outdoor green spaces. It is estimated that 400...
The Diagonal Zero Zero, is a skyscaper in Barcelona, Spain. The building has a height of 110m, with 24 floors, and is located in the city’s main avenue. The project is an example of high-tech architecture. The perimeter structure is split in two rings: an interior vertical structure and an exterior bracing lattice supporting the structural movements produced by wind or e...
Hiansa Panel, a company of the Hiemesa Group, supplied the panels for the execution of the façades of the new Quirón Hospital in the city of Córdoba. The work consists of exterior facades, where Strunor is currently assembling the Facade Panel. Microperfilado of 60 mm of thickness and core isolated in the base of foam. PHIRE with a reaction to fire Bs2d0 according to ...
The expansion and remodelling works of Faro airport began in 2015, aiming to improve the terminal’s capacity so that it is able to match the increasing demand, whilst addressing the predicted evolution of operations which require a higher rotation. These works promise to increase the terminal’s boarding and disembarking capacity from 2.400 to 3.000 passengers per hour, h...
Danang in central Vietnam is famous for its array of masterpiece bridges. The line-up ranges from Tran Thi Ly which is designed to resemble a sail; the cable-stayed Thuận Phước Bridge which acts as an axis connecting the town to stunning Linh Ung Pagoda; and fire-breathing, 666-meter engineering marvel Dragon Bridge—Vietnam’s longest steel bridge. Giving the fiery succes...
Daliform Group has started a very prestigious project in Geneva, more exactly in Plan-les-Ouates. We are talking about Espace Tourbillon, a 95.000 smq complex that includes the construction of 5 buildings to host offices, apartments, restaurants, shops, storage areas and various public spaces. Furthermore, the tramway line will be ended in 2019 and guarantee a direct ...
A really prestigious project, in which Daliform Group is protagonist with the great supply of U-Boot Beton® for the realisation of 65.000 sqm of slab. The system was chosen by one of the most important design studio in Tunis, for its countless advantages. First of all, the opportunity to obtain performing slab structures, with important savings on concrete if compared to...
The Xyami Nova Vida Shopping, located in Angola, was opened in December 2015. The development’s commercial area is comprised of 23,000m2, where there is a total of 60 stores, a Cinemax cinema, a Kero hypermarket and an exclusive group of restaurants. For waterproofing the building’s roof, the chosen system was Effisus Ecoroof, as a means for energy efficiency improvement...
Girbau presents at Expodetergo in Milan, the new E900 dryer with a 45-kg capacity (1:20 loading ratio) to complete the ED Series range. The ED900 can be defined as Premium product, advanced, fast and efficient drying system. It can run drying cycles lasting just 19 minutes (ISO9398-2) with a power consumption of 1.18 kwh/l (gas version). The ED series dryers optimize t...
The Effisus Easyrepair Membrane is the ideal solution to seal joints on polycarbonate sheets. It creates a waterproof, moisture, and airtight barrier, with no additional sealing required. It has an exceptional adhesiveness to polycarbonate and is installed in a fast and easy process. It can be used to seal joints between polycarbonate sheets, or joints between polyc...
This specific dressing profile equips this parking lot with a "luminous envelope" that opens an unlimited space for creativity. Joris IDE forms the material according to your imagination to transcend your dreams of architect.
Vertical Forests are a project of the Stefano Boeri Architetti firm with the aim of contributing to reforestation and urban biodiversity without adding to urban sprawl by building upwards. The first incarnation of the project was two residential towers built in Milan measuring 110 and 76 m high with 800 trees, 4,500 shrubs and 15,000 other plants arranged for the facade’...
The Luanda Arena, is a state-owned multi-purpose indoor arena in Angola. Construction of the 30 000 m2 infrastructure took only nine months and fifteen days. The arena has a seating capacity for 12 720 people and includes a variety of features that make it the most advanced in Africa. The arena is known for several events, including basketball, handball, roller hockey an...
The building, whose construction started 8 years ago, is the head office of the Antwerp Port Authority. It symbolizes “the dynamic, reliable, ambitious and innovative nature of the Port of Antwerp,” according to the Port’s website. Designed by Zaha Hadid Architects, the building repurposes, renovates and extends the old fire station. The expansion has a glass-covered ...
After the Rome Metro C and the Dubai underground, the Nesite raised floors will now be installed In the Milan M4 urban rail line (known as “Metro Blu”). More than 2,000 square metres of raised floor up to 1 m in height with calcium sulphate core and vinyl upper covering will be installed in the machine rooms of the new Milan metro line stations. The raised floor sy...
The creation of raised flooring is characterised by a long design and surface adjustment process. Even when installing on apparently level ground, the height adjustment of the individual supports is mainly carried out by hand, with millimetric accuracy, so that the final surface is perfectly level. In cases where the height of the raised floor is slightly greater than...
