Clear shapes with expressive cladding - On the edge of the district of Boterdorp Zuidwest in the Dutch town of Bergschenhoek, a conspicuous building marks the transition between old and new. It is the district’s new service centre, which is noted for its rounded corners and a facade made from clay roof tiles, which sparkle in the sun. The architecture office of Marx & Steketee is responsible for the design. [...]

The traditional styling and modern performance credentials of the Baggeridge Blue Vintage pavers created the perfect combination for Building Design Group’s canal-side scheme in Staffordshire. [...]

A building envelope made entirely from dark roof tiles. The architects in the Lithuanian town of Klaipėda designed a building with an Abstract silhouette by drawing their inspiration from the classic archetypes of gable roofed houses. Wine-red glazed clay roof tiles make the roof and facade an eye-catcher [...]

The new architectural firm KavaKava won the competition for designing the streetscene and public realm of a regeneration development in Parnü. In their plan for the 3.2 hectare public area, the architects referenced the area‘s traditional industrial position as an important exporter of wood, via the Parnü River. [...]

Topos – The International Review of Landscape Architecture and Urban Design awarded Professor Antje Stokman with the Topos Landscape Award 2011 in Zurich on 26 June 2011. The ceremony was held as a companion event to the Topos seminar „Sydney – London – New York“, alongside the 48th annual International Federation of Landscape Architects (IFLA) World Congress. Antje Stokman was presented with the award by Robert Schäfer, Editor-in-chief of Topos. [...]