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New centre for Roosendaal

06.03.2012

The Dutch municipality of Roosendaal recently celebrated the completion of its new downtown centre. During the renovation, 400,000 Wienerberger Terca Novoton paving bricks were laid, giving the entire area around the bus station and shopping centre a fresh new look. [...]

A living body Expression

25.01.2012

Escape the straight lines without disrupting the harmony. The reconstruction of the building for the Veterinary Academy of Lithuanian Health Sciences University represented a challenge. [...]

Wienerberger Brick Award 2012

01.01.2012

On 3 May 2012, Wienerberger AG will present its internationally announced Wienerberger Brick Award in Vienna for the fifth consecutive time. With the award the company recognises internationally outstanding examples of modern brick architecture in five categories. Selection criteria include the innovative exterior design and skilful use of brick as a material, as well as the functionality, sustainability and energy efficiency of the buildings. [...]

A town square that feels like a garden

16.12.2011

Espaces-Mobilites is a planning office in Brussels that prepares studies on mobility and planning projects for roads and public squares. The office handles the entire project, from the initial draft though to implementation and building site management. Espaces-Mobilites primarily works with local authorities and public institutions in the capital, in neighbouring Wallonian Brabant and the wider Wallonia region. One recent project of note was the renovation of the bicycle zone in Anderlecht – a highly complex, yet interesting, project. [...]

Design challenge

30.11.2011

Kaufingerstraße, in the vicinity of the Frauenkirche, was first mentioned in 1316 and is one of the oldest addresses in Munich. The impressive building of gentlemen’s outfitter Hirmer is also at home in what is now a popular shopping street. While the interior is equipped with all the modern requirements of a large store, the facade has a historicising design. The rounded hip of the store’s roof proved to be a particularly demanding detail in this building project. [...]

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