New issue of Architectum
The projects in this issue showcase the broad range of application of a building material that has succeeded like no other in keeping its relevance over the centuries, for instance reclaimed clay tiles for the interior, are something you don’t see every day. [...]
A living body Expression
Escape the straight lines without disrupting the harmony. The reconstruction of the building for the Veterinary Academy of Lithuanian Health Sciences University represented a challenge. Not only is the whole faculty area a state-protected cultural monument and had to be adapted according to modern and scientific standards. The challenge was also in creating a connection to the fauna and thereby preserving the harmony of the building ensemble. [...]
A town square that feels like a garden
Espaces-Mobilites is a planning office in Brussels that prepares studies on mobility and planning projects for roads and public squares. The office handles the entire project, from the initial draft though to implementation and building site management. Espaces-Mobilites primarily works with local authorities and public institutions in the capital, in neighbouring Wallonian Brabant and the wider Wallonia region. One recent project of note was the renovation of the bicycle zone in Anderlecht – a highly complex, yet interesting, project. [...]
Design challenge
Kaufingerstraße, in the vicinity of the Frauenkirche, was first mentioned in 1316 and is one of the oldest addresses in Munich. The impressive building of gentlemen’s outfitter Hirmer is also at home in what is now a popular shopping street. While the interior is equipped with all the modern requirements of a large store, the facade has a historicising design. The rounded hip of the store’s roof proved to be a particularly demanding detail in this building project. [...]
