Reflective architecture

Atelier Vens Vanbelle adds a mirrored extension to a notary's office, reflecting the pastoral surroundings and the original building

Spanish architects Cor & Asociados have completed a pearlescent music hall in a village near Alicante. Shimmering porcelain tiles clad the multi-purpose auditorium, which adjoins converted civil guards quarters to comprise the new two-storey music centre. Staircases encased within glass boxes link the existing U-shaped building to the extension. The new block encloses a central

Viennese gourmets prize Steirereck as much for chef Heinz Reitbauer’s daring mod-Austrian menu (think mountain trout seasoned with lime salt, and char cooked in hot beeswax) as for the fin de siècle charm of its Art Nouveau dining room overlooking the river Wien. The restaurant’s enduring popularity, however, meant that despite a renovation a few years ago, diners were beginning to feel somewhat cramped. Steirereck’s recent extension by local architects PPAG looks sets to win over more…

Vitryak is an important project for the studio, as it emphasizes the importance of using alternative energy sources, especially during the energy crisis we have faced. The wind will play a leading role in the transformation of the global energy sector, which is why this project is aimed at attracting attention to wind as an alternative energy source. #ModernSpaces #DesignInspiration #ModernFurniture #UrbanDesign

Faced with a growing allied health program and a shortage of space, Chemeketa Community College sought a sustainable renovation and addition to its…