Zaha Hadid’s design for the Edifici Campus confirms the role of the 22@ area at the very forefront of Barcelona’s changing water edge. The tower’s striking design creates a new presence in a territory of transition.The spiralling tower stitches the border of the municipalities of Barcelona and Besòs, creating a new infrastructure that is a joint-venture of the two cities and two clients: El Consorci, Zona Franca de Barcelona y b –TEC, Consorci del Campus Interuniversitari del Besòs.

The design articulates the transition between the forum and the campus, between the new equipments and parks water-front area, in Barcelona, and the requalification of the delta of the river Besòs area, in Sant Adriá del Besòs. The formal theme of the spiral actively binds the two together with an encompassing movement, stimulating the seamless integration of the city fabric, connecting in a dynamic way, the different surrounding areas. Read the rest of this entry »

The Dutch Selection Committee led by Herman Tjeenk Willink announced the sixteen finalists for The Hague’s Dance and Music Center Competition. Renowned architects such as Zaha Hadid, OMA, Diller Scofidio & Renfro, and Mecanoo are among the selected proposals. The projects have been on display since April 20^th, 2010 at The Hague City Hall and the public has been invited to vote for their favorite proposal. The Committee will select three firms to further develop their idea.

1. Aedas Limited

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