Warehouses, whether industrial or rural, are a type of building that can easily be found all around the world. Some of these shelters are century-old and have probably been built to store products or to accommodate factories. However, due to urban phenomena and new technologies, many of them stopped operating as they were originally used to and started to spark interest in several businesses whose aim was to re-adapt these structures to meet new purposes.
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Recycling Warehouses: 25 Adaptive Reuse Projects
Artur Lamas Apartment / Verum Atelier
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Architects: Verum Atelier
- Area: 65 m²
- Year: 2019
Luís Pedro Pinto Selected to Design the Expansion of the OA Headquarters in Lisbon
Luís Pedro Pinto has won the tender to expand The Order of Architects Headquarters in Lisbon, Portugal. Selected out of 66 works presented, part of a public design competition, the project, according to the jury, was praised for “its cohesion, coherence and unitary image”.
Apartment in Principe Real / Aurora Arquitectos
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Architects: Aurora Arquitectos
- Area: 110 m²
- Year: 2018
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Manufacturers: AutoDesk, Cosentino, FSB Franz Schneider Brakel, Adobe, BRUMA, +4
Building at Bartolomeu Dias / Aurora Arquitectos
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Architects: Aurora Arquitectos
- Area: 2464 ft²
- Year: 2019
Apartment in Alvalade / Atelier Pupa
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Architects: Atelier Pupa
- Area: 559 ft²
- Year: 2019
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Manufacturers: JRBOTAS, Koklatt, Superbotânica
Alvega Canoeing Center / ateliermob
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Architects: ateliermob
- Area: 320 m²
- Year: 2010
UNStudio Completes Remodeling Works of the Hanwha HQ in Seoul
UNStudio has just completed the remodeling works of the Hanwha headquarters building in Seoul, while the building remained fully occupied. The refurbishment operations have created a modern establishment that meets the current sustainability requirements.
An Emergency Housing Complex and a Museum in Helsinki: 7 Unbuilt Projects Submitted by our Readers
This week’s curated selection from our readers’ submissions focuses on some of the essential components of our present-day cities.
Featuring the best-unbuilt architecture, the article highlights adaptive reuse projects that transformed abandoned warehouses and factories, a street design in Luxembourg, a regenerative master plan in Seoul, and an emergency family accommodation to temporarily house those in need. Moreover, the roundup distinguishes a library in South Korea and an extension of a museum in Helsinki, because the cultural aspect is an integral part of our urban environment.
Micro-Hutong / standardarchitecture
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Architects: standardarchitecture
- Area: 30 m²
- Year: 2013
MVRDV Unveils Images of the Tripolis Office Complex in Amsterdam
MVRDV has revealed a renovation scheme for the Tripolis office complex in Amsterdam, originally designed by Dutch architect Aldo van Eyck. Entitled Tripolis Park, the proposal that will accommodate the offices of Uber, will also enlarge part of the existing space, add an office block and a new park.
Hotel MINHO Renewal and Expansion / ,i
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Architects: Virgula i
- Year: 2014
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Manufacturers: panoramah!®, Tons de Pedra
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Professionals: JP Pereira
co(al)-yard / reMIX studio
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Architects: reMIX studio
- Area: 930 m²
- Year: 2019
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Manufacturers: Bentu, HAY, Kelan glass
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Professionals: Kaihe Studio
Studio Akkerhuis Transforms a 19th Century Flour Mill Complex into a Mixed-Use Project
Part of a bigger vision and a master plan by Peter Zumthor, Studio Akkerhuis’ new 55.000 square meter project in Leiden’s 19th-century flour mill complex is under construction. With a landscape by Piet Oudolf and Lola, the development that recently won the "Future Project - Commercial Mixed Use” at WAF, will include shops, galleries, apartments, workspaces, a hotel, and a spa.
Annabel Karim Kassar Transforms 19th-century Structure into a Contemporary Family Home
AKK Architects, an architecture practice founded by architect Annabel Karim Kassar, with offices in Beirut, Dubai, and London, is transforming a historical 19th-century Lebanese home into a contemporary family home. Bayt K was shortlisted for the WAF future projects awards under House category.
Youth Hotel of iD Town / O-office Architects
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Architects: O-office Architects
- Area: 1800 m²
- Year: 2014
Plans to Modernize and Expand the Australian War Memorial Revealed
The AWM or the Australian War Memorial will undergo a series of development and refurbishments works, in order to renovate its galleries and its buildings. COX architecture will design the new Anzac Hall with its connection to the main structure, while Scott Carver will be in charge of the southern entrance.