Negozio Olivetti in Venice, Carlo Scarpa
In the heart of Piazza San Marco in Venice, Negozio Olivetti stands as one of Carlo Scarpa‘s most significant works, completed in 1958. Commissioned by Adriano Olivetti, this showroom space exemplifies Scarpa’s ability to integrate modern architecture into the unique historical context of Venice. Scarpa masterfully blends traditional and modern materials, creating a continuous dialogue […]
Parc de la Villette in Paris, Bernard Tschumi
The Parc de la Villette, located in the 19th arrondissement of Paris, was designed by architect Bernard Tschumi Architects and completed in 1987, the park represents a unique fusion of architecture and urban landscape. Bernard Tschumi conceived the park as an innovative combination of green spaces and architectural structures. The result is a dynamic place […]
Auditorium Parco della Musica in Rome, Renzo Piano Building Workshop
Not far from the heart of Rome, between the Flaminio district and the Olympic Village, lies the Auditorium Parco della Musica, a multifunctional complex designed by Renzo Piano Building Workshop and completed in 2002. Renzo Piano conceived the Auditorium as a meeting and cultural exchange place, a true “music park” capable of hosting a wide […]
Torre Velasca in Milan, BBPR Studio
The Torre Velasca, located in the heart of Milan, is an emblematic work by the BBPR studio, completed in 1958. This iconic building has been the subject of a heated architectural debate since its completion, representing a turning point for post-war Italian architecture. Standing at 106 meters tall, the Torre Velasca is distinguished by its […]
Vulcania Park in Auvergne, Hans Hollein
Located in the heart of Auvergne, Vulcania Park is an architectural project by Hans Hollein, completed in 2002. This theme park, dedicated to vulcanology, is a significant example of contemporary architecture harmonizing with the natural landscape. Austrian architect Hans Hollein envisioned Vulcania as a seamless integration of man-made structures and volcanic surroundings. The main building, […]
Vitra Haus in Weil am Rhein, Herzog & de Meuron
The Vitra Campus in Weil am Rhein, Germany, hosts some of the most significant architectural works of the 20th and 21st centuries. Among these stands the Vitra Haus, designed by the renowned Swiss studio Herzog & de Meuron and completed in 2010. This building is not only an attraction for design enthusiasts but also an […]
La Torre al Parco di Vico Magistretti
A pochi passi dalla stazione Cadorna, a pochi metri dai binari, ma anche dalla Triennale e da Parco Sempione, la Torre al Parco, progettata da Vico Magistretti e Franco Longoni tra il 1953 e il 1956, si erge come una delle architetture alte residenziali più significative del secondo dopoguerra italiano. Questa icona dell’architettura residenziale milanese […]
Chiesa sull’autostrada del Sole di Giovanni Michelucci
The Church of San Giovanni Battista, better known as the Chiesa sull’Autostrada del Sole, is one of the works of modern Italian architecture that has perhaps never received the attention it deserves. Yet, in this building designed in the 1960s (inaugurated on April 5, 1964) by architect Giovanni Michelucci, there resides a truly fascinating spirituality […]
The Church of Le Corbusier at Notre-Dame du Haut in Ronchamp
The Church of Le Corbusier at Notre-Dame du Haut in Ronchamp, designed by the renowned Swiss architect, is a masterpiece that continues to amaze and inspire awe decades after its construction. It will likely continue to do so for many years to come, as it is undoubtedly one of the most famous and iconic architectural […]
CopenHill in Copenhagen, BIG
The CopenHill project, located in Copenhagen and designed by the architectural firm BIG (Bjarke Ingels Group), was completed in 2017. Known also as Amager Bakke, this facility is not just a waste-to-energy plant but an innovative example of integrating industrial infrastructure with public space. The project’s concept was to combine the functionality of a waste […]
Cité de la Mode et du Design in Paris, Jakob + MacFarlane
The Cité de la Mode et du Design, located on the banks of the Seine in Paris, stands among the most interesting architectural interventions of recent decades in the French capital. Designed by the architectural firm Jakob + MacFarlane, the project was completed in 2008, transforming an old industrial warehouse into a vibrant center of […]
Bacalar Ecopark, between nature and architecture for environmental conservation
In the heart of Mexico, the Bacalar Ecopark represents an excellent example of how architecture and nature can merge in harmony and for a good that protects the latter. This project, the result of the vision of Colectivo C733, is proposed as a bridge between man and the natural environment of the Bacalar Lagoon, a […]