Georgian architect and designer Giorgi Papaskiri is working on a new project, a residential house in Tsavkisi, which will be a summer house at the same time. As he said, the project needed logical approach and every construction detail had to be taken into account. The main task for the architect was to adjust […]
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The Winners Of Alvar Aalto’s Museum Extension Competition Are Announced
The winners of Alvar Aalto’s museum extension competition are young Finnish architects. The main goal was to connect and integrate Alvar Aaltos two masterpieces – the Alvar Aalto museum and the Museum of Central. The winning team was selected over 689 other entries for creating a sensible proposal that met the competitions main goal – “to adapt […]

The First New-York Subway Station
For in the late 1890s and early 1900s, many existing European transit systems were extended and several new ones began. The role of the artist and architect became increasingly important in these new systems, and their potential influence on the New York subway was great. European designers of the 1890s were experimenting with “a […]

Future Tendency: TIMBER – Zaha Hadid Architects designed Institute in Cambodia
The recent technological progress gives us whole new possibilities to use timber in architecture. Wood, as a material, is way more improved and sustainable towards environmental conditions than it was before, which gives a huge impetus to the new ambitious architectural projects. One of these ambitious projects is Sleuk Rith Institute by “Zaha Hadid […]

10 Most Beautiful Bridges From 2015
Bridge is an artificial construction, which overlays rivers, gorges, lakes or other physical obstacles. The bridge which overlays the road is called Road Guide and the one that overlays ravine is called Viaduct. This ancient invention of humanity has progressed greatly throughout centuries. 2015 was truly significant year with perfectly designed bridges. Famous and […]

SEASIDE RESORT by KHMALADZE ARCHITECTS
Project: Seaside Resort Location: Shekvetili, Ajara, Georgia. Architect: Giorgi Khmaladze Team: Dimitri Jobadze, Nanuka Zaalishvili, Elene Beradze. Georgian architect Giorgi Khmaladze, famous with Batumi McDonalds building, is working on a new project. The new health and recreation center will be built in Shekvetili, along the Black Sea shoreline. The project consists of one […]

Paris Has Approved Its First Skyscraper In Over 40 Years
Paris has approved its first tower in over 40 years. The Triangle Tower belongs to Swiss architects Jacques Herzog and Pierre de Meuron. The city council has finally agreed to construct a 180-meters-high 42-story building in Paris. In 2010 the height limitations were removed in Paris, which prohibited the construction of buildings over 36 meters. […]

Construction of Steven Holl Architect’s “Copenhagen Gate” will start in 2016
Construction of Steven Holl Architects’ Copenhagen Gate is about to start in the nearest future. This project will enrich the city skyline with two iconic towers, which will definitely have an influence on further development of Copenhagen. These buildings create an expression of movement themselves and create an angle towards each other. The main […]

ALDO ROSSI not as an Architect, but Product Designer
Aldo Rossi (1931-1997) is one of the most influential Italian architects of the second half of the twentieth century, but beyond that, few people know that he is a product designer, theorist and artist as well. Aldo Rossi is the author of a number of urban theories. He’s architectural style is poetical, light and […]