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The Crystal Cloud of Knowledge, France


The Musée des Confluences, designed by Coop Himmelb(l)au, is located on a peninsula that was artificially extended 100 years ago in France. The building understands itself not as an exclusive “Temple of the Muses” for the educated elite, but as a public gateway to the knowledge of our time. In order to build a museum of knowledge, a complex new form had to be developed as an iconic gateway.…

The Portico of CityLife, Italy


BIG has unveiled visuals of The Portico that will mark the entrance to CityLife. CityLife is a newly designed redevelopment project of Milan's historic former exhibition and trade fair center. The existing masterplan consists of three towers designed by Zaha Hadid, Daniel Libeskind and Arata Isozaki. The Portico is the gateway for the master plan which is a 53,500-square-meter development on the last two remaining plots of the CityLife.…

Kilden Performing Art Center, Norway


Kilden, designed by Finland's ALA Architects, is a theater and concert hall in Kristiansand, Norway. It has brought together all of the Sørlandet region’s performing arts institutions under one roof. In addition to its important cultural role, Kilden is an iconic landmark for the southern region of Norway. Its undulating wooden facade, resembling a theatrical curtain, contrasts dramatically with the industrial quayside location. The sea-facing front of Kilden is…

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