Dio-WA, a Spatial Module with the Feel of a Japanese Room

Dio-X Co., Ltd., based in Nagoya, has begun sales in Shanghai of Dio-WA, a spatial module that greatly incorporates the elements of a Japanese-style room. Modular spatial design enables whimsical coordination within a traditionally calming Japanese space while remaining in Shanghai, a global capital. Dio-WA serves as a stage, whereon the user creates a space that calms, reduces stress and offers whimsy, with the incorporation of Japanese elements,... 

Military History Museum, Dresden, Germany

Located in the northern part of Dresden, a spectacular museum development is taking shape – an eye-catching structure from the renowned architect, Daniel Libeskind. His concept, split between the old and the new, was the eventual winner of the architectural design competition: the former Saxonian arsenal building restored to its original state and supplemented by an integrated, modern new structure. A bold, almost 100-metre long wedge construction... 

Silhouette Office Furniture

Designed as part bespoke sculptural object, part functional office apparatus and part internal space invigorator this experimental design of a ‘4’ part office furniture system explores concepts of material re-interpretation and the ability of light to re-invigorate and alter internal space. Conceived as a long bank of continuous work space the system of double layered desktop and optional support storage units is at its most effective spatially... 

Tetris Haus – Multi unit residential block

Tetris House derived from turning very pragmatic parameters into a spatially engaging concept: multiple programmatic demands (five self contained units, parking space and exterior areas, potential archeological site) have initiated two volumes. L- shaped in plan and section they are spatially interwoven as to produce a range of dynamicin – between spaces. The building is organized into two volumes which divide the “private villa” of the client... 

272mn Schumacher Tower

ACI Real Estate, an affiliate of Alternative Capital Investments, launched the US $272 million (AED 1 billion) Michael Schumacher Business Avenue on February, a 29-storey business tower located in Dubai’s Business Bay. Michael Schumacher Business Avenue marks Phase 2 of ACI’s sports-branded real estate project. The tower designers represent a new generation of architects. Being responsible as associate architects for world recognised structures... 

Bill Hood Appointed Office Principal in Bakers Cary Office

Michael Baker Engineering, Inc., an engineering unit of Michael Baker Corporation (NYSE Alternext US:BKR) announced that Bill Hood, P.E., RLA, LEED AP, has been appointed office principal for Baker’s Cary, North Carolina, office. He will be responsible for operations management, office administration, financial management, project oversight and business development for all of Baker’s activities in Cary. Hood’s extensive experience with... 

Top Projects Showcased In Latest Brick Bulletin

The new edition of Brick Bulletin is out – and it features some astounding projects from around the world. Each story dramatically demonstrates the scope of brick and the qualities that have for so long made it a favourite among architects, developers and the public. Among the case studies, there is an eye-catching spatial housing complex in Tokyo, an Australian nursing complex clad in ‘timber’ planks, and a wine factory built by robot bricklayers.... 

Baker to Conduct Bridge Type Study for New Kentucky Bridge

Michael Baker Jr., Inc., an engineering unit of Michael Baker Corporation, has been awarded a $1.1 million contract to conduct a Bridge Type Study for a new bridge to replace the existing U.S. 421 bridge over the Ohio River between Milton, Kentucky, and Madison, Indiana. Additionally, Baker will analyze and provide a rehabilitation report for the existing truss bridge. Baker is performing this work as a subcontractor to Wilbur Smith Associates for...