p+A news

Belgium > ‘Summerhouse V at K’, in Ostend, designed by Buro II & Archi+I [Domus]

The Royal Institute of British Architects announced the UK & Ireland’s six top projects shortlisted for the 2013 RIBA Stirling Prize. The winner will be announced on September 26.. [bustler]

Brazil > Planalto House, in São Paulo, designed by Flávio Castro – FC Studio [designboom]

‘Expo 1: New York‘ > “The devastating effects of natural disasters and economic volatility have spurred architects to reconsider how to build in a tumultuous world. Argentinean architecture firm a77 – Gustavo Dieguez + Lucas Gilardi has created a colony in MoMA PS1’s outdoor courtyard in which artists, thinkers, architects, and other cultural agents are […]

Azerbaijan > More images of the ‘Heydar Aliyev Center‘, a cultural center in Baku, designed by Zaha Hadid Architects [designboom]

Related Companies, New York’s premier residential developer, announced that it has commissioned Zaha Hadid Architects to design a boutique condominium adjacent to the High Line at 520 West 28th Street in Chelsea…. The 11-story residential development will mark Hadid’s first commission in New York City… [Archinect]  

France > Gennevilliers’ Training Center, designed by french studio Brenac & Gonzalez [Domus]

The Holcim Awards is one of the most significant competitions in its field in terms of reputation and international scope. The fourth cycle of the competition offering a total of USD 2 million in prize money is now open for entries. The competition seeks leading projects from industry professionals and bold ideas from the “Next […]

China > ‘Pingtan Art Museum’, design by MAD Architects, has just begun its construction preparation phase. It will be the largest private museum in Asia, claiming a construction area of over 40,000 square metres. [designboom]

Dutch studio MVRDV has won a competition to design 95 homes in Emmen, Switzerland, with plans that give every residence an identifiable colour…. [dezeen]    

First photographs of Zaha Hadid’s almost-completed ‘Heydar Aliyev Center‘, an undulating cultural center in Baku, Azerbaijan. [dezeen]    

NBBJ unveils the design for the ‘Samsung America Headquarters’ in Silicon Valley [designboom]