AA_12.2024
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Brick and metal accents
Piero Pirelli Institute in Milan by ARWIn the Bicocca district of Milan, ARW has transformed the former Pirelli training centre into an office building. The impressive warehouses have been opened up and the ensemble has been given a uniform dark red colour.
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Refuge between greenhouses
Residential House in a Nursery by Jahnke ArchitekturThe detached house in Tamm, near Stuttgart, fits perfectly between the greenhouses of an old nursery. The architects also paid attention to resource conservation when choosing the building materials.
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Healing close to home
Day Clinic near Barcelona by BAAS Arquitectura + ...A delicate facade of light-coloured brick, and bright interiors that create a pleasant atmosphere: at the very least, this built environment will make longer hospital visits as agreeable as possible.
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Donated to the community
Church in Nova Granada by HAA StudioA privately financed place of worship in São Paulo state, Brazil, makes best use of its narrow corner plot and is full of allusions to Biblical scriptures.
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Accomplished interplay of materials
Elementary School by Dasch, Zürn + PartnerDasch, Zürn + Partner have erected an elementary school and gymnasium in Ammerbuch, near Tübingen. The building responds skillfully to the slightly sloping topography and also visually forms an accomplished overall ensemble.
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Homage to industrial culture
Hotel Ace Toronto by Shim-Sutcliffe ArchitectsWith a brick facade and an interior with extensive exposed concrete, wood and metal, this new hotel building pays tribute to local history: Toronto’s Garment District was once home to many textile factories.
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Upscale edifice for oatmeal
Oatmeal Factory in China by JSPA DesignMore than a production plant: the new-build in Ningwu in the Shanxi province of western China is an ensemble of factory halls, offices, a shop and staff apartments and also incorporates outdoor facilities.