Serpentine Pavilion in London,
designed by Lina Ghotmeh,
photo: Danica O. Kus
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ARCHITECTURE NEWS blog

Serpentine Pavilion by Lina Ghotmet – in panoramic 360 views
This year the Serpentine Summer Pavilion is a wooden structure, inspired by Mediterranean and African architecture. Designed by Paris-based architect Lina Ghotmeh the building is featured here in 360 panoramic views. Ghotmeh envisioned the space as a meeting point around a large circular table in the heart of London in… Read more

The future according to Norman Foster, a retrospective at Centre Pompidou
Exhibition open until 7th of August – Marianna Wahlsten – While planning the exhibition, chief curator Frédéric Migayrou worked very closely with Norman Foster, who was ultimately in charge of the over-arching concept. His meticulous attention to detail shows throughout. It’s the first ever show on the top floor galleries… Read more

Adaptive reuse – the TWA terminal
There are different reasons why airport terminals become obsolete. One of the main problems in some of the 1960s designs, was their lack of flexibility. And some were just too close to the city centre, like the historic Tempelhof airport in Berlin, which is now a multifunctional exhibition space. The… Read more

A programme to celebrate Aalto
This year marks the 125th anniversary of Alvar Aalto’s birth. A series of events will take place to celebrate his legacy. To know the intimate side of Aalto, explore his home in Helsinki on this virtual tour. Functional, simple, and comfortable – it’s one of the iconic homes of 20th… Read more

GEHRY’s two distinct projects
Two major projects for art institutions designed by Frank Gehry were completed this summer. Both initiated in 2007, but each one as different from the other as could be. The LUMA Foundation building in the South of France in Arles is signature style Gehry, a fractured facade playing with light,… Read more
City guide Marseille: Architecture sites and recent renovations
Les Bords de Mer overlooking the Mediterranean
CITY GUIDES – exploring architecture
Helsinki Guide
- Capital city, Finland, with long coastline
- Nordic modernist architecture inspired by nature
- Key buildings by Alvar Aalto spanning the entire length of his career
- Historic neo-classical and jugendstil architecture
- Formal innovations in timber architecture
Marseille Guide
- French port city opening on the Mediterranean
- Forward looking architecture mixed with Baroque and Byzantine traditions
- l’Unité d’Habitation by Le Corbusier
- New harbour area with great cultural buildings