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First photos of Spencer Dock Bridge released

Sebastian Jordana — Fri, 10 Jul 2009 13:00:22 +0000

The underside of the bridge merges with the piers in a single movement with joint lines in the concrete designed to accentuate the geometry of the form. The finish of the concrete provides high visibility against the dark water of the canal and at night the structure will be vibrantly lit from below giving the bridge a significant presence. Full press release and more images after the break.

Central Embassy / Amanda Levete Architects

Sebastian Jordana — Thu, 02 Apr 2009 21:00:35 +0000

Amanda Levete Architects is to develop a major retail and hotel complex in central Bangkok, Thailand. Central Embassy, located on Bangkok’s primary commercial artery Ploen Chit Road, will be a new architectural landmark for the city and region.

Kaplicky's controversial Prague Library may get built

Sebastian Jordana — Fri, 13 Mar 2009 21:00:19 +0000

Before Jan Kaplicky’s recent death, the controversial Prague National Library project by Future Systems was supposed to be shelved forever. However, there are rumors now saying it may get built, thanks to a popular Facebook group supporting the project.