Architecture Winning streak Architecture November 30, 2011 Winning streak Stefan Antoni Olmesdahl Truen Architects have been scooping up the accolades for some of their recent work in South Africa and abroad. Full Article
Architecture Pure as the driven snow Architecture November 29, 2011 Pure as the driven snow A small and irregularly shaped office in Japan has been transformed into a streamlined, linear, snow-white space by Tokyo-based practice Yoritaka Hayashi Architects. Full Article
Architecture Stuttgart’s new Public Library Architecture November 28, 2011 Stuttgart’s new Public Library Stuttgart is now a bibliophile’s paradise. The new Public Library by Eun Young Yi is a celebration of the books it houses, and a masterpiece of contemporary architecture. Full Article
Architecture A tower of mythical proportions Architecture November 25, 2011 A tower of mythical proportions The myth about a sea serpent in the lake of Seljord, Norway has become an integral part of how the local people conceive its majestic landscape. The municipality of Seljord decided to use this mythical feature as a point of departure for devdevelopment. Full Article
Architecture Learning curve Architecture November 15, 2011 Learning curve Merging functionality with aesthetics, this Brutalist-inspired Spanish playschool has us ready to head back to kindergarten. Full Article
Architecture Underwater office Architecture November 7, 2011 Underwater office You would be forgiven for mistaking Spanish company Hidrosalud’s offices for the secret lair of Aquaman. The blue lighting, slick surfaces and underwater appeal had us fooled too. Full Article
Architecture World Architecture Festival winners announced Architecture November 4, 2011 World Architecture Festival winners announced The first twelve winning projects of the World Architecture Festival have been revealed. Unfortunately none of the South African projects in the running walked away with first prize but we’re still awfully proud of them all. Full Article
Architecture Beach babe gets a makeover Architecture November 2, 2011 Beach babe gets a makeover A Sea Point apartment that sat on the market because potential buyers thought it was “too small and poky” has been transformed into a contemporary, airy, beach-front bombshell. Full Article
