![“Biblioteca Sant Antoni – Joan Oliver”, library and senior citizens center, 2007, Barcelona, Spain. Copyright: Hisao Suzuki.](https://www.guiding-architects.net/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/RCR03_SantAntoniJoanOliverLibrary_3-cut.jpg)
Dark and cold. Hard and abrasive. It is not materiality that connects RCR studio’s architecture with the place. At times forming a thin layer of rust, at times reflecting the …
![The building by Pier Luigi Nervi.](https://www.guiding-architects.net/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/Toirino-Esposizioni-cut.jpg)
Among 8 proposals by masters such as David Chipperfield, Daniel Libeskind, Kengo Kuma and Dominique Perrault, the municipality of Turin has selected the project presented by Spanish architect Rafael Moneo …
![The new Lavazza headquarters in Aurora neighborhood, in Turin, will host a restaurant by Catalan brothers Ferran and Albert Adrià.](https://www.guiding-architects.net/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/lavazza-cut.jpg)
It’s too soon to say if the city deserves this title, but the new openings certainly bode well. Hafa Stories in Galleria Umberto I, next to Turin Porta Palazzo market, …
![Temporary residence “Porta Palazzo”, also in Turin.](https://www.guiding-architects.net/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/RT-Porta-Palazzo_TO_ph-Giorgio-Olivero-1.jpg)
The fifth edition of the Biennale Democrazia, a cultural event promoted by the City of Turin from March 29th to Sunday April 2nd 2017, aims to spread the culture of …
![Built between 1857 and 1858, Holmwood House is one of the most prominent buildings designed by Alexander Thomson.](https://www.guiding-architects.net/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/AGT-Bicentennial_2_Holmwood-House.jpg)
It’s 200 years since the birth of Alexander Thomson (1817 – 1875), known affectionately as Greek Thomson because of his use of classical influences such as ionic columns. His buildings …
![The distinctive gate at the entrance of the brewery.](https://www.guiding-architects.net/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/Drygate_1_Exterior.jpg)
In Glasgow’s East End, Drygate is a brewery, kitchen, bar, beer hall, event space and bottle shop. With a focus on experience, you can watch the brewing process from your …