Month August 2010

J. MAYER H. Wins Audi Urban Future Award 2010

Press Release: Concept Statement – J. MAYER H. – A.WAY Welcome to Pokeville! Be aware that you might only access with a blue sticker on your car or, just jump into one of our free auto-mobiles and lean back, enjoy…

OMA to Restore Fondaco dei Tedeschi in Venice

Fondaco dei Tedeschi, Venice

Project description of il Fondaco dei Tedeschi by OMA: The Fondaco dei Tedeschi, formerly a trading post for German merchants, then a customs house, now stands as a muted icon of the Venetian mercantile era. First constructed in 1228, twice…

Art Collector’s Loft in New York by UNStudio

art collector loft in New York

Text from UNStudio: Living with Books and Art: a loft in New York, USA 2007-2010 The UNStudio design for an existing loft located in Greenwich Village in Manhattan explores the interaction between a gallery and living space. The main walls…

OMA Reveals Plans for New Cultural District in Hong Kong

Press Release: Hong Kong, 20 August 2010 – The West Kowloon Cultural District Authority unveiled today OMA’s conceptual masterplan for a major new arts district in Hong Kong. Under OMA’s plan – one of three competing proposals – the 40…

KAT-Ohno, Tokyo by Christoph Vogl

Christoph Vogl‘s KAT-Ohno won an international competition. Project description: The development site is surrounded by four office buildings, which will be given a consistent appearance by refurbishment of new cladding systems and upgrading to meet modern standards. The master plan includes…