Building for the cycle of life, Refuge II by Wim Goes Architectuur
This small scale extension of an existing house, BigMat ’19 Belgium National Prize, involves the development of a temporary space suitable for hosting a terminally ill patient, with the focus changed from sickness and death to hope and future. As Wim Goes writes himself: ‘The project envisages architecture and the building process assisting the ill […]
One month left to enter the BigMat’21 International Architecture Award
The deadline for submissions to participate in the 2021 edition of the BigMat International Architecture Award approaches! If you’re an architect in any of the seven european countries in which BigMat is present, submit your work now for free to take part in an international competition rewarding the best quality architecture with over 70,000€ in […]
Public Condenser in Saclay by MUOTO
Today we re-discover the Public Condenser in Saclay by MUOTO, BigMat ’17 Architecture Category Prize winner, a building conceived as a minimal structure, using rough materials, robust and long lasting techniques. Technology is used minimally to provide a place that will last in time, without need for complicated maintenance. The project is a public facility, […]
“Carme Pinós: Building for Life” retrospective at Museo ICO
The ICO Museum in Madrid is hosting a comprehensive exhibition on the catalan architect’s career, comprising her initial period as partner of Enric Miralles to over 30 years practice in her own office.
Lacaton & Vassal, 2021 Pritzker Architecture Prize
The French architecture office, winners of the 2017 BigMat International Architecture Award’s Grand Prize, have been granted with what is known as “architecture’s highest honour”.
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Atrio hotel and restaurant by Mansilla+Tuñón Arquitectos
Built in the heart of a historic town in central Spain, Atrio Relais & Chateaux hotel and restaurant by Mansilla+Tuñón Arquitectos (winner of the 2013 Spanish National Prize of the BigMat International Architecture Award) is an interesting example of how outstanding architecture and design can create contemporary spaces amidst the most traditional heritage. In its […]
Casa Atelier by Inês Lobo Arquitectos
This small scale renovation of two warehouses in the neighbourhood of Beato in Lisbon by Inês Lobo, Jury member of the forthcoming BigMat ’21 International Architectural Award, transformed an industrial estate into two houses and a studio while establishing a dialogue between the new uses and the historic landscape.
“A field of energy and action” Navarro Baldeweg’s work in the basilica San Salvatore
The Brescia Musei Foundation hosts an exhibition on the Spanish architect’s works on the occasion of the return of the Vittoria Alata, an extraordinary Roman sculpture which had been taken away for restoration purposes. From 18 September 2020 to 5 April 2021, the Santa Giulia Museum in Brescia hosts a retrospective dedicated to Juan Navarro […]
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The BigMat International Architecture Award showcases the best of European architecture, promoting architectural excellence, encouraging dialogue between all the different players involved in the architecture sector and high-quality construction.
