Link to image Link to Set The building's interior is defined by two dominant horizontal elements: an undulating roof plane and the landscaped plinth. The glass curtain wall connecting the two is a transparent as possible, symbolising democracy while extending the interior space to the adjoining buildings. One of the six roof modules supports a… Read more »
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Oasis Academy, Coulsdon, United Kingdom. Architect: Sheppard Robson, 2011.
Link to image Link to Set A new academy for 1,150 pupils developed within an existing school, with approximately 60% new-build and 40% refurbished accommodation. The design respects the semi-rural setting of the academy and avoids the intrusion of new buildings onto the existing playing fields, thus increasing the massing to the eastern aspect of… Read more »
Museum Soulages, Rodez, France. Architect: RCR Arquitectes, 2014.
Link to image Link to Set The museum dedicated to the artist Pierre Soulages in Rodez, his home town, is in the very central Foirail park: an almond-shape public space, a few meters from the old city and from the square of the Gothic cathedral, the most important building of the city. The privileged position… Read more »
National Assembly for Wales, Cardif, United Kingdom. Architect: Rogers Stirk Harbour + Partners, 2005.
Link to image Link to Set The building's interior is defined by two dominant horizontal elements: an undulating roof plane and the landscaped plinth. The glass curtain wall connecting the two is a transparent as possible, symbolising democracy while extending the interior space to the adjoining buildings. One of the six roof modules supports a… Read more »
Oasis Academy, Coulsdon, United Kingdom. Architect: Sheppard Robson, 2011.
Link to image Link to Set A new academy for 1,150 pupils developed within an existing school, with approximately 60% new-build and 40% refurbished accommodation. The design respects the semi-rural setting of the academy and avoids the intrusion of new buildings onto the existing playing fields, thus increasing the massing to the eastern aspect of… Read more »