Organic architecture that goes deep into the earth
The well-being lies in the use of the natural freshness that emanates from the depths of the ground.
Brief dialogue between environment and building
Having eradicated right angles and rigid forms, the architecture evokes the ripples of a lake or the curves of a glacier.
The world’s largest indoor ski slope, Shenzhen, China
Its architects admit that they shied away from the idea of creating "an imposing structure” in their design.
Water, rocks and vegetation: symbiotic architecture
A design through which the air is refreshed and the tinkling of the water declaims a sense of quiet poetry.
Shuangbao Bridge, the world’s largest double arch bridge, China (+VIDEO)
The construction of the bridge in a W-shaped canyon and in a "karst geography" required advanced technologies.
Efficient and eco-friendly design: Eastgate Center, Harare, Zimbabwe (+VIDEO)
Natural ventilation allows the building to be comfortably occupied 95% of the year.
Bamboo-inspired architecture
Beyond their symbolism or their use in construction, their shapes inspire the design of iconic skyscrapers.
Sunlight variables in architecture
The design of energy-efficient and visitor and user-friendly environments.
Modern timber construction
Mjøstårnet in Norway or the Ascent MKE Building in Wisconsin, USA, demonstrate the success of timber construction.
Construction or conservation, that is the question
What is the secret to the durability of structures built during the Roman Empire?
