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The International Building Exhibition of 2022 is already generating dialog
IBA, the International Building Exhibition (also known as Internationale Bauausstellung), will take place in Vienna in 2022, with a focus on sustainable social projects. The event is still in preparation, …
“imHof”: a Viennese café in a former milk factory
If you enjoy the company of creative people, this might easily become your favourite place to eat in Vienna. Situated in a former dairy now packed with workshops, ateliers and …
Erste Campus: a gateway to cultural heritage, a statement for building culture
A competition concerning one of the most prominent construction sites in Vienna had an entry that deviated substantially from the master plan specifications. But the risk paid off for the …
Brazilian Architect Paulo Mendes da Rocha wins Praemium Imperiale 2016
After winning the Golden Lion for Lifetime Achievement at the Venice Biennale, the Brazilian architect Paulo Mendes da Rocha was awarded last September for the second time this year, now …
Tuesday is oysters day in Rio de Janeiro
The Canastra Bar, a space hardly bigger than 20 square meters, is the sophisticated form of a typical Brazilian “Boteco”, an informal bar serving snacks – exclusively fresh, local delicacies. …
Rio: Nomadic Architecture instead of White Elephants
After the end of the Paralympic Games, it is time to wrap up in Rio de Janeiro. Some of the stages have already disappeared. “No white elephants” was one of …