The striking resulting structure features a host of Souto de Moura’s trademark scenographic elements – bold shapes accentuated by an intricately patterned, terracotta-tinted exterior. The brainchild of architect Eduardo Souto de Moura, the structure was designed to host a collection of work by London-based Portuguese artist Paula Rego. Having part-donated, part-lent her paintings and drawings [...]

In one room, you can activate the sounds of different instruments by stepping on sensors hidden in the floor. And in the ‘The Composer’ room, suspended above 14 music sampling stations is a dramatic installation of translucent plates that pulse with the rhythm of a rare Chopin score. The 17th century Ostrogski Palace has been [...]

The building is situated in a very enclosed valley with a steep north/south incline, and the site as a whole is bordered by roads to the north, east and west. Funchal Multipurpose Pavilion forms part of an urban intervention project that seeks to break down the existing isolation of the Technopole. It does this by [...]

These areas – Council Chamber suite, internal meeting rooms, the laboratory and the communications room were provided with mechanical ventilation. Several CFD simulations were run to establish which areas were not suitable for natural ventilation. The building was conceived to provide naturally ventilated workspaces with optimal daylight and minimal glare, delivered through a finely tuned [...]

One of the most creative, colourful and inspiring installations of the Milan design week 2010. a space that echoes the digital techno-organic world we live in. Soft organic shapes realised through a morphic material to create a sensual living environment. evoking an alternative way of experiencing the home environment. A smart sustainable home with DuPont™ [...]