Today, Philippe Muyters, Flemish Minister for Work, Economy, Innovation and Sports, visited the site of Kebony’s second European factory, to celebrate the groundbreaking of this new facility. This milestone comes one year after Kebony announced that €19.05 million (177.5 million NOK) had been raised to build the new facility, which included investment from Flemish compan...
The rectilinear and harmonious form of the Topas 11V roof tile with its wide gutters gives roofs an appearance of quality. Made from clay, it is produced working to the highest quality specification for tile manufacture and offers premium protection from water and wind. Users have the choice between seven different colours and the three surface effects matt, semi-gloss a...
Firo is an easy-to-operate fire extinguisher for home use. Suitable for wall installation, the fire extinguisher was designed to facilitate a quick respond to a fire at home. In order to prevent losing crucial time in case of a fire, the visual appearance was conceived to turn Firo into a clearly visible point in any living space where it is immediately available. The de...
Maccaferri’s Terramesh System was used to form the Nova Subida da Serra (NSS) project in Rio de Janeiro. The two structures that were built for the project measure an impressive 15 m and 30 m in height. The Nova Subida da Serra (NSS) project in Rio de Janeiro, is one of the country’s most important road infrastructure projects. Maccaferri’s Terramesh System provided a...
Kebony, a Norwegian company that produces a beautiful wood recommended by leading architects, today announced it has been named in the prestigious 2017 Global Cleantech 100, produced by CTG (Cleantech Group), who keeps its audiences in touch with emerging trends, leading innovation companies and all key players in sustainable innovation. Developed in Norway, Kebony’s ...
Kebony announces that Kebony Clear has now officially been approved as a window wood by the Verband Fenster und Fassade (German Association of Windows and Facades, VFF). Kebony, a beautiful wood recommended by leading architects, has been used for years in window installations worldwide and last year the wood was officially recognised as a suitable product for the window...
MISAPOR has more than 30 years of experience and has undertaken more than 30,000 projects in Europe. MISAPOR drains, insulates and prevents thermal bridges in the foundations. The gravel consists of 98% recycled glass bottles and 2% mineral additive! MISAPOR is fire resistant, inert, durable and rot-proof. MISAPOR is available in Switzerland, France, Italy, the Benelux a...
Unique versatile steel profile systems The inherent properties of MHB solid steel profiles enable us to develop the most innovative and unique facade systems in the world. Continuously evolving in order to answer the questions raised by leading-edge designs, our thermally broken, wind and water tight and ultra slim steel profiles allow us to create the facades you env...
Energy is the Mottura motorized roller blinds range, a now widespread solution applied to building automations, and increasingly extended to residential environments, to control basic home functions and features where the curtains are a complement that can’t be missed. This particularly on trend product combines design and performance reliable in terms of sunscreen...
The system is installed on a slate roof to convert sunlight to energy for central heating, hot water or pool heating. With climate change pushing the industry to adopt a more sustainable approach to architecture, Cupa Pizarras recognised the need for a roofing option that improves the energy efficiency of a building but also offers aesthetics to suit any architectural...
Kreon is building a brand new head office in Opglabbeek, Belgium. This will be the Creative Space for Kreon Belgium, but there is also room for different kinds of events. The basis for the design is a very clear characteristic visualisation of our philosophy: purity and simplicity. In turn these values have been incorporated in the architectural approach. The new HQ will...
Wrapped in a sleek, translucent facade, the library acts as a "transformative community centerpiece that aims to empower local residents of all ages and demographics."The new building reconciles the different scale of Vaughan’s City Hall’s Clock tower and historic Sarah Noble/Beaverbrook House. Its reflective facade changes appearance with the light throughout the day. T...
After a grievance, which lasted six years, the Court of Venice – specialized Section in the business field – sentenced the companies GEOPLAST S.p.A. and GRANPLAST 2001 Srl, both coming from Grantorto, to compensate more than one million and a half Euro, inclusive of penalties and compensation of costs/expenses. Already in March 2011 had been issued precautionary and r...
TTM Rossi has been on the new issue of the Spanish magazine Arquitectura Viva. On page 76, in “Productos” section, you can find a brief but incisive paragraph about our wire mesh of MetalDesign line The Tex range by MetalDesign consist of stainless steel mesh panels of up to 4 meters in length serving as cladding for ventilated facades or as indipendent cladding, off...
The website is born with the desire to provide the user with a greater knowledge and awareness of the potentialities of Daliform group’s products and of the extent of their applications in the construction industry. Rigorously in 12 languages, the new layout appears complete with sections easy to surf, rich of information to be closer to all stakeholders’ needs.
Indirect soft lighting that either follows the line of the stairs or is included beside each step, provides added safety in your home by making each stair stand out. This means that heading downstairs for your 2am glass of water can be done safely and without having to turn on all the other lights in the home. But not only does the hidden lighting increase safety, it mak...
Aiming to create something modern that would at the same time celebrate the nearby woods, the architects worked on this landmark project primarily based on the site’s context, views and orientation. ‘In a suburb of typical Edwardian detached houses, a new home of different character was always going to be treated with suspicion,’ say the architects. ‘The form of the h...
Before we get into all the fun facts about rammed earth walls, let’s go through the process of making a rammed earth wall. Step one is getting your earth. The earth used to make rammed earth walls has to have just the right amount of sand, gravel, and clay, and often requires an additive like lime, cement, or asphalt to make it extra strong. The mixture also has to be d...
Kebony was recently selected for use in the construction of The Wharf, a new commercial and residential development in Washington, D.C. along the Potomac River. Opening in October 2017, Kebony will be used for more than 100,000 square feet of decking, as well as cladding on certain store fronts and rooftop decks. Construction of the $2 billion development is currently...
The multifunctional Concert Hall CKK Jordanki in Torun (Poland) designed by the Tenerife-based architect Fernando Menis offers a unique example of this. By using lo-tech tricks such as crushing bricks, the team delivered an appealing new look for an important public facility. Located between Torún’s old town, a UNESCO-protected site, and the new development area of the ...
Fiction Factory in the Netherlands designed a sturdy modular home or office comprised of 1,100-pound tube-shaped sections, swathed in 24 layers of cardboard, that snap together. With no foundation required, the Wikkelhouse, or Wrap House, can be assembled in a single day. “Wikkelhouse is what you get when an everyday material finds a groundbreaking purpose,” Fiction Fact...
The building houses a retail space on the ground floor and offices on the upper level. Its undulating roof meets the pavement and functions as a public space where people can walk, sit and play. The retail space invites passers-by to enter the building. “I don’t describe the roof as a staircase because stairs are an element that repeats, but this element has different s...
Within the field of multi-storey buildings for residential use the company Wood System has revolutionised the market with its innovative P-LAM design which consists of the use of panels made of parallel layer laminated wood for the construction of multi-storey buildings for residential use, offices, shopping centres, hotels, schools, etc., including the construction of h...
The beautiful 'Irekua Anatani' house hidden in a lush forest of oyamel fir, pine and encino oak trees in Valle de Bravo, Mexico is one example. It was designed by Broissin architects to accommodate a small family while making the most out of its natural surroundings. Bright breezy rooms are topped with an insulating green roof, and a cantilevered deck with pool area help...
With headquarters in Australia and South Africa, Aurecon has been named as engineer and architect of record for Spanish-born designer Santiago Calatrava’s Tower at Dubai Creek Harbour, which aims to overtake the nearby Burj Khalifa as the tallest structure in the world. The new $1 billion tower is planned to be 100 meters taller than the current title holder.Aurecon and ...
Envisioned as Hangzhou’s new iconic gateway, the towers will be wrapped in solar-shading fins and form part of a larger mixed-use masterplan. Inspired by the Chinese character for ‘gate,’ the Zhejiang Gate Towers will stand 280 meters in height with a total area of 370,000 square meters. “The high-rise towers are an interpretation of the Chinese characters meaning ‘gate...
The project was initially conceived as individual exercises where Daniel Chapman, Mark-Thomas Cordova, Jaime Inostroza, Dylan Kessler, Pablo Moncayo, Natasha Vemulkonda, and Pierre Verbruggen were to design and build their own temporary shelters. The plan changed due to harsh desert conditions, and the students, guided by their instructor David Tapias, ended up designing...
Studio Tom Emerson collaborated with over thirty architecture students from ETH Zurich to realize the project, known as the Pavilion of Reflections, for Manifesta, the nomadic European Biennial of Contemporary art that changes its location every two years. The temporary Pavilion of Reflections takes center stage at this year’s event and will stay afloat for a hundred day...
The mixed-use building designed by Menkès Shooner Dagenais LeTourneux Architectes incorporates a glazed atrium that acts as an extension of the public park in front of the building and aims for LEED Silver certification. The building was designed to redefine the way educational facilities communicate with their urban context, and enhance the entire neighborhood of Griff...
Architectural documentary filmmakers Chibi Moku captured life in the community in a recently released video, and let's just say, we're kind of jealous. Nestled in the desert of Utah, seven miles west of St. George, rests a master planned community that's a haven for artists. Kayenta was started over 30 years ago by developer Terry Marten, who had the vision to create a ...
Tiny house builder Abel Zimmerman Zyl of Zyl Vardos designed and built Moon Dragon, a gorgeous house on wheels that looks like it was plucked from Middle-Earth. The tiny timber home boasts charming curves and arches, a surprisingly roomy interior, and even comes with off-grid capabilities. As expected of Zyl Vardos, Moon Dragon was created with fantastic craftsmanship a...
The clever design was created by Dominique Perrault Architecture / Steiner SA team, who won the 2011 international competition to rebuild a mechanical hall, which will accommodate the administrative offices of the Department of Engineering. The central atrium is dominated by stairways and flared corridors connecting different levels and creating a dynamic interplay of li...
Thanks to its innovative organization and state-of-the-art features, the new Life Sciences Building at Loyola Marymount University (LMU) has won the New Building Merit Award by the Society for College and University Planning (SCUP), and the American Institute of Architects Committee on Architecture for Education (AIA-CAE). But it's most impressive feature? A sprawling gr...
The 5,000-square-foot residence includes four bedrooms, TV den, home office and a screened porch. The first floor houses an open-plan living space while a two story, glass curtain wall and bridge connect bedrooms on the second floor. Sliding panels of the floor-to-ceiling glass wall that open up onto a wooden deck integrate indoor and outdoor spaces. The architectdesign...
The firm calls the project The Gate of the City Park and it is expected to open in 2019. Architects István Ferencz, Marcel Ferencz and György Détári take pride in the project’s striking design, shaped much like a skateboard ramp and intended to give visitors ample space both indoors and outdoors. A green roof will adorn the site, meant to serve as an open gathering spac...
Available to rent for up to 14 guests, this remote cedar-clad farmhouse on New Zealand’s South Island is a hidden sanctuary that’s so isolated, it’s only accessible via helicopter or clifftop farm track. Those who do succeed in making it out there will be rewarded with breathtaking views and a private windswept bay. Located on a 4,000-acre Annandale farm site, the Scrubb...
