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AD Classics: Viipuri Library / Alvar Aalto
Despite being one of the seminal works of modern Scandinavian architecture, Alvar Aalto’s Viipuri Library languished in relative obscurity for three-quarters of a century until its media breakthrough in late 2014. Its receipt of the World Monuments Fund/Knoll Modernism Prize for a recent renovation was covered by news outlets around the world, bringing the 1935 building previously unseen levels of attention and scrutiny.
This renaissance is nothing less than extraordinary. Abandoned for over a decade and allowed to fall into complete disrepair, the building was once so forgotten that many believed it had actually been demolished. [1] For decades, architects studied Aalto’s project only in drawings and prewar black-and-white photographs, not knowing whether the original was still standing, and if it was, how it was being used. Its transformation from modern icon to deserted relic to architectural classic is a tale of political intrigue, warfare, and the perseverance of a dedicated few who saved the building from ruin.
Beach House / Dualchas Architects
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Architects: Dualchas Architects
- Area: 150 m²
- Year: 2014
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Professionals: An Cuilionn Consultancy, IPM Associates, Jig Environment, AN Fraser Joinery
Visegad Town Center / aplusarchitects + S73 stúdió
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Architects: S73 stúdió, aplusarchitects
- Area: 370 m²
- Year: 2014
Sports & Arts Expansion at Gammel Hellerup Gymnasium / BIG
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Architects: Bjarke Ingels Group
- Area: 2500 m²
- Year: 2014
Friends House / John McAslan + Partners
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Architects: John McAslan + Partners
- Area: 2500 m²
- Year: 2014
Apartment in Vilnius / Normundas Vilkas
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Architects: Normundas Vilkas
- Area: 63 m²
- Year: 2015
Hybrid Wooden House / Architecture Studio Nolla
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Architects: Architecture Studio Nolla
- Area: 104 m²
- Year: 2015
Juice Bar Cabin / Not a Number Architects
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Architects: Not a Number Architects
- Area: 120 m²
- Year: 2014
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Manufacturers: Holver
KreativLABs / schöne räume architektur innenarchitektur
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Architects: schöne räume architektur innenarchitektur
- Area: 602 m²
- Year: 2014
House in Elie / WT Architecture
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Architects: WT Architecture
- Area: 275 m²
- Year: 2014
Davis House / Sharon Davis Design
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Architects: Sharon Davis Design
- Year: 2014
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Manufacturers: LV Wood, Lepage Millwork
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Professionals: Larry Weaner Landscape Associates, Nelson, Byrd, Woltz Landscape Architects
Artesia / Sordo Madaleno
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Architects: Sordo Madaleno Arquitectos
- Area: 23600 m²
- Year: 2014
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Manufacturers: Grupo Arca
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Professionals: DEC, Diseños Hidrodinámicos, G+A, IACSA, Innovative Designs, +4
R House / Artigas arquitectes
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Architects: Artigas arquitectes
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Professionals: Artigas-3 SL, Propaher SL
Reveley Classroom Building / Patano Studio Architecture
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Architects: Patano Studio Architecture
- Area: 2130 ft²
- Year: 2014
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Manufacturers: Bradley Corporation USA, Bemis, Leland
Finlandia Dwellings / COMA Arquitectura
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Architects: COMA Arquitectura
- Year: 2013
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Professionals: Dorseran sl, Nolac structural consultants, Sud Energies Renovables sl.
Silverlight / Adjaye Associates
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Architects: Adjaye Associates
- Area: 603 m²
- Year: 2009