Sydney Revival

Published by Mr Friskies on January 29, 2013 in , , , , , , , ,

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While preserving two of the city’s most prominent buildings, QT Sydney is destined to become a new landmark by reviving a rich and colourful past of theatre and retail. Set within the historic Gowings department store and heritage-listed State Theatre … Continue reading →

WUXI GRAND THEATRE – China

Published by Mr Friskies on November 1, 2012 in , , , ,

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Finnish Design is internationally reknown for its concepts of clear and functional style, which meet the needs of the users from a long term perspective. The first large scale example of Finnish design in China was completed by the opening … Continue reading →

Wuxi Grand Theatre by PES-Architects

Published by [iD] newsource on October 4, 2012 in , ,

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Jutting out of a man made peninsula similar to that of Sydney’s Opera House, the Wuxi Grand Theatre  is an impressive landmark rising to a height of 50 metres. The theatre was built to resemble a butterfly , with elevated … Continue reading →

metropolis: university of the pacific

Published by [iD] newsource on September 13, 2012 in , , ,

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Lima-based firm metropolis recently completed the ‘university of the pacific,’ as part of a greater campus, based on the organization of program over five levels around a large central atrium. two nodes of vertical circulation exist with elevators to make it completely accessible. … Continue reading →

One40william in Perth tackles one of the challenges of the contemporary city:

Published by [iD] newsource on May 10, 2012 in , , , , , , , , , , , , , ,

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How to integrate a large-scale office and retail complex into the scale and texture of the city, heritage buildings and a transport station. It is rare to discuss urban design and the city when reviewing contemporary office developments. Typically conversations … Continue reading →

Kerry Hill Architects’ State Theatre Centre for Perth – Brilliant!

Published by [iD] newsource on May 10, 2012 in , , , , , , , , , , , , ,

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The State Theatre Centre (STC), designed by Kerry Hill Architects, sits elegantly on the edge of one of Perth’s least attractive urban environments. Once the site of the Governor Broome Hotel but more recently a car park, the STC is located on … Continue reading →