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Paulo Mendes da Rocha received 2006 Pritzker Prize

Images of the award ceremony that took place in Instambul on May 30th to give Brazilian architect Paulo Mendes da Rocha the 2006 Pritzker Price [Vitruvius]....

Royal Ontario Museum: Daniel Libeskind’s expansion

Images of the construction site of Royal Ontario Museum expansion designed by Daniel Libeskind > skyscrapercity: march – april – may 2006More info > daniel-libeskind.com...

South Africa: ‘ready-made’ houses

South Africa > Zenkaya is a completely factory assembled dwelling. A truck takes the end product to the desired place [Inhabitat]....

Berlin Designmai 2006

Images of Designmai 2006, the fair that took place in Berlin between 18th and 21st of May > Core77...

Mexico City: Jose Vasconcelos Library by Alberto Kalach

Mexico City > Images of the Jose Vasconcelos Library, designed by Alberto Kalach > FlickrMore info > kalach.com...

Europe biggest train station inaugurated in Berlin

Berlin inaugurated its new central train station, the biggest one in Europe. Construction of the project, designed by German firm gmp Architekten, delayed for ten years but was successfully completed in time for World Football Championship, starting in June. Every day 300.000 people will pass through the Central station, situated in Berlin’s new downtown: according […]...

Highrise building of the Year: Jean Nouvel’s Agbar Tower in Barcelona

Frankfurt > Jean Nouvel’s Agbar Tower in Barcelona was granted the International Highrise Award 2006, being selected among 19 buildings of 11 countries. At least 100-meters high new buildings, featuring an original design, can aspire to the biennial prize, that comes with an endowment of 50.000 euros [Urbanity]....