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Stanton Williams

The Whittington Building . London

Stanton Williams . photos: © Hufton Crow

Stanton Williams’ scheme replaces two poor quality existing buildings adjacent to Mercers’ Hall in the heart of the City of London with a new five-storey mixed-use development. The 36,000 sq. ft scheme offers high quality, environmentally efficient office and retail space, with outstanding terraces and city views above and a revitalised public realm at ground level. Continue reading Stanton Williams

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ADEPT

Infill Svend Trosts Vej Building Residential . Frederiksberg

ADEPT

Tucked between two classic residential buildings, a recently completed infill by ADEPT provides some much-needed breathing space in this small apartment complex. By adding just 15 m² for 6 of the 7 apartments, the infill solves the need for ‘that extra room’ for the families that share the property. At the same time, the private courtyard was transformed with permeable surfaces and a landscape design focused on urban biodiversity and play. Continue reading ADEPT

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Anthony Laffargue

Vestiaire et club-House . Dingy-Saint-Clair

Anthony Laffargue . photos: © Vladimir de Mollerat du Jeu

This “Port” building is located at the entrance of the center of Dingy-Saint-Clair, between Parmelan and the Dents de Lanfon. It is situated on a 9-meter strip of land, constrained by the cemetery wall on one side and a property on the other. The architecture takes advantage of this situation and extends over approximately sixty meters, with the programs for locker rooms, club-house, and grenette succeeding one another. The regular structure is composed of 25 trusses with laminated columns and maximized cross-sections for the simple rhythm of the building. Continue reading Anthony Laffargue