1. ArchDaily
  2. WOWHAUS

WOWHAUS: The Latest Architecture and News

Kengo Kuma Wins Competition to Design the New Kamal Theatre

The Open International Competition for the Development of an Architectural Concept for the Galiasgar Kamal Tatarian State Academic Theatre has announced its results. The consortium including Kengo Kuma & Associates was granted the first place, while the second place went to a proposal led by Asif Kahn Studio and the third place to Coop Himmelb(l)au and his team.

Kengo Kuma Wins Competition to Design the New Kamal Theatre  - Image 2 of 4Kengo Kuma Wins Competition to Design the New Kamal Theatre  - Image 4 of 4Kengo Kuma Wins Competition to Design the New Kamal Theatre  - Image 7 of 4Kengo Kuma Wins Competition to Design the New Kamal Theatre  - Image 12 of 4Kengo Kuma Wins Competition to Design the New Kamal Theatre  - More Images+ 9

LandLAB Selected as the Winner of the Sirius Seafront Promenade Competition

Landscape architects and urban planning team LandLAB was selected as the winner of the international competition for the seafront promenade development in Sirius federal territory. The New Zealand-based team was chosen among 68 practices and 48 countries for offering the most "efficient use of the limited space available and respecting the distinctive features of the area". The winning proposal blends the Olympic heritage with the landscape, and transforms the area into a dynamic interface that provides a stimulating environment for residents and visitors.

LandLAB Selected as the Winner of the Sirius Seafront Promenade Competition - Image 1 of 4LandLAB Selected as the Winner of the Sirius Seafront Promenade Competition - Image 2 of 4LandLAB Selected as the Winner of the Sirius Seafront Promenade Competition - Image 3 of 4LandLAB Selected as the Winner of the Sirius Seafront Promenade Competition - Image 4 of 4LandLAB Selected as the Winner of the Sirius Seafront Promenade Competition - More Images+ 1

The Galiasgar Kamal Tatar State Academy Theatre Competition Announces Finalists

The jury of the Galiasgar Kamal Tatar State Academy Theatre's open competition has announced its list of 8 international finalists. The competition called for the development of an architectural concept that takes into account sustainable development and Kazan's history, creating a theatre that blends harmoniously into its surroundings while becoming a new unique landmark.

The Galiasgar Kamal Tatar State Academy Theatre Competition Announces Finalists - Image 1 of 4The Galiasgar Kamal Tatar State Academy Theatre Competition Announces Finalists - Image 2 of 4The Galiasgar Kamal Tatar State Academy Theatre Competition Announces Finalists - Image 3 of 4The Galiasgar Kamal Tatar State Academy Theatre Competition Announces Finalists - Image 4 of 4The Galiasgar Kamal Tatar State Academy Theatre Competition Announces Finalists - More Images+ 16

Groundlab + WOWHAUS Chosen to Redesign Moscow’s Largest Park

Groundlab, WOWHAUS and Urbanica have been announced as winners of an international competition to redesign Sokolniki Park, Moscow’s largest park. Over the next 15 years, their 515 hectare masterplan, "Sokolniki. Nature's embassy in Moscow," will focus on preserving the 19th century park’s unique natural landscape as an extension of the Losiny Ostrov nature park by dividing it into three zones: Forest, Forest Park and Regular Park.

Images of the winning design, after the break.