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Jean-Michel Wilmotte and his Humanistic Architecture

(Issue of a magazine 4/2019, page 68)

World-famous French architect and urbanist Jean-Michel Wilmotte has been designing, constructing and renovating stunning buildings for various purposes throughout the world including Russia for 45 years. He often visits our country, but it is not easy to interview him due to his extremely busy schedule. Nevertheless, the master and his right hand Borina Andrieu took the time to talk to the Green Buildings correspondent about current architecture trends, innovative design solutions and the right choice of materials. 

WAF 2019. Fashion for Kindness

(Issue of a magazine 4/2019, page 78)

The World Architecture Festival (WAF) is held annually since 2008. In 2019, it was held for the second time in Amsterdam, and in 2020 it will move to Lisbon. Traditionally WAF is held continuously for three days in October, November or December. Architects, designers, landscape architects, potential clients from many countries, specialists in building materials, equipment, interior items, computer architectural programs, and representatives of the media participate in its rich program. Our correspondent also visited the festival, whose report we offer to our readers.

Age-old Traditions of Management and Prosperity

(Issue of a magazine 4/2019, page 88)

Tadao Kamei, President and CEO of Nikken Sekkei, told us about the specifics of working at Nikken Sekkei, its policies and traditions.

Lozenets Residence: Classics, Modernity, Function and Elbetitsa

(Issue of a magazine 4/2019, page 94)

Lozenets Residence is a luxury residential multifunctional building with a memorable silhouette and outstanding interior spaces. It is situated in one of the prestigious neighborhoods in Sofia, in the highest and greenest part of the city, opposing the Borisova Gradina Park. This edifice in the spirit of organic architecture recreating Bulgarian tradition and ornaments in a new original way has received the prestigious “Building of the year 2019 Prize” for building innovation. 

Goldsmith Street: According to ‘Passivhaus’ Standards

(Issue of a magazine 4/2019, page 102)

The Royal Institute of British architects (RIBA) annually announces recipients of prestigious awards at both national and regional levels in various categories, including the Sustainability Award. In 2019, 11 projects received this award, five of which won the RIBA National Award, and two of them were nominated for the Stirling Prize. And for the first time (!) the winner of the UK’s highest architecture award was the Goldsmith Street social housing project, designed by Mikhail Riches and Cathy Hawley in accordance with the strict environmental standards of the ‘Passivhaus’.

Cork House and Other Sustainable Projects

(Issue of a magazine 4/2019, page 108)

This article presents ten projects awarded the Sustainability Award of the Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA), including four RIBA National Award winners and a Sterling Prize nominee. All of them are implemented in different regions of the UK, have different functional purpose and scale, and they are united by an eco-sustainable design approach and high energy efficiency.

Bauhaus Museum Dessau: Interaction Architecture

(Issue of a magazine 3/2019, page 38)

Открытие Музея Баухауса в Дессау (Bauhaus Museum Dessau) 8 сентября 2019 года стало одним из самых ярких архитектурных событий нынешнего столетия. Настолько важным, что открывала музей лично канцлер Германии Ангела Меркель. Впервые уникальная коллекция Фонда «Баухаус Дессау» (Bauhaus Dessau Foundation) представлена здесь в полном объеме, и в то же время музей является местом для современных экспозиций, объединяющих архитекторов и художников, которые и сегодня работают в этом стиле.

Roberto González: Bauhaus Museum Dessau – It’s a Look into the Future

(Issue of a magazine 3/2019, page 48)

The Bauhaus Museum Dessau was built by Addenda Architects, a young architect’s office from Barcelona. At the end of 2015, the design was selected as the winner from 831 submissions in an open international competition. Architect Roberto González talks about the basic concept of the museum and new approach that he and his colleagues have taken when designing  the Bauhaus Museum Dessau. 

The Tangible History in the Interiors of the LocHal Library

(Issue of a magazine 3/2019, page 60)

Everyone is welcome in the new living room of Tilburg, a world-class space for both young and old to read, learn and study, meet and gather. It is a place for testing, creating, exhibiting and presenting the latest innovations. Tilburg is not only known for its worksites of the Dutch National Railways, but also for its textile industry and the Efteling, the nearby popular fairytale theme park. This history is reflected in Mecanoo’s interior design. 

Bridge House “Panorama”, or Stabilized Equilibrium

(Issue of a magazine 3/2019, page 70)

The Paris-based architectural and engineering firm Marc Mimram, known for its numerous infrastructure, sports and educational projects implemented around the world, created a bridge building in Paris. The project, called “Panorama”, literally spread across the railway to a distance of 58 m! The structure, which does not have intermediate supports, was created as a suspension bridge offering not only a new structural system, but also panoramic views of the city, and fundamentally new office spaces.