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Dark, industrial, but heartwarming: the FUTURA project

Dark, industrial, but heartwarming: the FUTURA project

MAKHNO Studio deserves a place on the imaginary list of the most daring architectural studios: as futuristic as it is nature-centric, it is provocative yet open to compromise. Their FUTURA project reflects this approach—the designers of MAKHNO Studio have created a concept for a giant Ukrainian industrial enterprise that

The coolest university campuses in the region | TOP 5

The coolest university campuses in the region | TOP 5

Central and Eastern Europe is rich in beautiful, historic academic buildings and ornate libraries—but that’s not all! In the last decade, true modern design curiosities have joined the list of the most impressive campuses. Here are five of the most spectacular, with a little glimpse to the North.

Purposeful and Poetical | Wine House by Aleš Fiala studio

Purposeful and Poetical | Wine House by Aleš Fiala studio

Aleš Fiala studio designed a new wine house for the young Gurdau Winery claiming the great wine-growing heritage of Moravia. Gurdau Winery was established in 2012 on a “green field”, with the planting of the first vines on the slopes above the village of Kurdějov, on the Southern part of

How can an 18th century forest barn live on?

How can an 18th century forest barn live on?

The world-famous Czech design is not only flourishing in the big cities but is also finding its way into the mountain and valley regions. A recent project by Opava-based WMA architekti uses contemporary elements in a way that fits perfectly into the forest environment surrounding the development. But what does

Brutalist Visions | The works of Clemens Gritl

Brutalist Visions | The works of Clemens Gritl

Since completing his architectural studies, Clemens Gritl has been designing 3D computer models, reflecting and exploring urban utopias of the 20th century. His work focuses on the interaction between space, dimension, scale, monotony, and materiality of urban megastructures and their possible impact on human beings. We asked Clemens about the

Combining Ukrainian style and Japanese aesthetics | The MAKHNO Studio

Combining Ukrainian style and Japanese aesthetics | The MAKHNO Studio

The MAKHNO Studio has been creating projects intertwining Ukrainian traditions, world trends, and the Japanese philosophy of wabi-sabi, forces of nature, human talent, and an architectural mentality since 2003. We talked with the founder, Serhii Makhno about the beginnings, the importance of imperfection and ancient techniques, his collection, and his

Plans for Sou Fujimoto’s new building unveiled

Plans for Sou Fujimoto’s new building unveiled

Japanese architect Sou Fujimoto has designed ‘Nicolas Ruinart Pavilion’, a new visitor center for Ruinart, the oldest champagne house in Reims, France. The building is made of natural stone and wood, and is covered by a gradient glass façade topped by a curved roof. The pavilion is characterized by simplicity

Sports hall from ruins—a promising project in Havířov

Sports hall from ruins—a promising project in Havířov

In 1959, architect Josef Hrejsemnou designed and built the impressive Havířov railway station, which was demolished years later by the railway administration. However, the ruins are now being revived, and the station is being completed with a luxurious community space, the Fénix sports and social center. The interior reconstruction of

Riga’s 135-year-old circus reopens

Riga’s 135-year-old circus reopens

The first phase of the Rīgas cirks reconstruction is completed, and the building is now open to contemporary circus performances, artist-in-residence programs, and other events. During the renovation, the walls and foundations of the historic circus building were reinforced, and the dome and arena were renewed to meet the needs

What should life be in Budapest be like in the next 150 years?

What should life be in Budapest be like in the next 150 years?

The Budapest Architecture Film Festival, organized by the Hungarian Contemporary Architecture Centre, will be held for the 15th time this year at Toldi Cinema from March 2 to 5. The festival will celebrate the 150th birthday of Budapest with an unconventional line-up of films dealing with issues relevant to the

Warsaw’s iconic building reimagined in the style of world-famous architects

Warsaw’s iconic building reimagined in the style of world-famous architects

Polish artist Jacek Jabłoński used artificial intelligence to see what the Palace of Culture and Science in Warsaw would look like if it had been designed by Zaha Hadid or Frank Gehry. The Palace of Culture and Science is a controversial yet iconic building in the Polish capital, built between

Emotions meet geometry | Best architecture projects of 2022

Emotions meet geometry | Best architecture projects of 2022

We’ve collected the most exciting architecture projects of the year, which we’ve covered in a series of articles, because they deserve to be seen by as many as possible. The tallest building in the EU—Warsaw Designed by British architectural studio Foster + Partners, the Varso Tower is currently

Salgótarján: the essence of late modern architecture

Salgótarján: the essence of late modern architecture

While Salgótarján and its surroundings, the seat of Nógrád County, has some important attractions, the town itself has certainly not been a popular destination for day-trippers—until recently. Here’s a new user-friendly, accessible, and enjoyable walking guide to get you in the mood for exploring the town and its

Brave new world: AI and art | TOP 5

Brave new world: AI and art | TOP 5

The end of art, or rather the beginning of something new? In today’s round-up, we present five projects from the region whose creators have harnessed the power of artificial intelligence. Ever since the industrial revolution, people have feared that machines will one day outperform them and eventually take their

The Soviet-era buildings of Chișinău | TOP5

The Soviet-era buildings of Chișinău | TOP5

Moldova was part of the Soviet Union between 1940 and 1991, so it’s no surprise that the country’s capital, Chișinău, is often home to the zigzagging and curving, angular and rounded ferroconcrete architectural monuments of Eastern European communism, which stand out from the greenery like timeless relics of

Kultúrák találkozása egy ukrán étteremben

Kultúrák találkozása egy ukrán étteremben

Idén készült el a Georgian elnevezésű grúz étterem, amelyet egy ukrán építészeti stúdió, a Globarch Group tervezői álmodtak és valósítottak meg. Az étterembe lépve középkori atmoszféra fogad minket, mintha egy évszázadokkal ezelőtti grúz fogadóba térnénk be. Ez egyáltalán nem jelenti azt, hogy a berendezésnek ne lennének modern részletei, ugyanis a

EU’s tallest building inaugurated in Warsaw

EU’s tallest building inaugurated in Warsaw

The 310-meter-tall Varso Tower, designed by British architectural studio Foster + Partners, is now the European Union’s tallest building. The skyscraper, which houses offices, restaurants, retail facilities and a sky garden, has overtaken 259-meter-tall Commerzbank Tower built in Frankfurt in 1997. The building is located in the center of the

Indoor Eden—Poetizer’s new office in Prague

Indoor Eden—Poetizer’s new office in Prague

Poetizer, a community site for poetry lovers, has set up its office on the fourth floor of the First Republic building, in one of Prague’s most vibrant streets. In the center of the space is an artificial Garden of Eden with more than a hundred species of plants, inspired

What will be the architectural and design legacy of the second Elizabethan era?

What will be the architectural and design legacy of the second Elizabethan era?

The record-breaking reign of Elizabeth II, who passed away a few days ago, brought many changes to the life of Britain. But what legacy will she leave behind in the domain of architecture? Will there be a new Elizabethan style on the model of Georgian or Victorian architecture? The influence