Tag Archives: Architecture

Evonik publishes EPDs for PROTECTOSIL® solutions, strengthening sustainability transparency in construction

(IN BRIEF) Evonik has released two Environmental Product Declarations for PROTECTOSIL® BHN and PROTECTOSIL® CIT through the IBU, providing life-cycle-based environmental data for building protection materials. The EPDs align with EU regulatory trends, anticipating requirements under the Construction Products Regulation. … Read the full press release

Heritage Meets Innovation as University of Groningen Unveils Bladergroen Building for UCG’s Future Campus

(IN BRIEF) The University of Groningen has named its future University College Groningen headquarters the Bladergroen Building, honoring pioneering child psychologist Wilhelmina Bladergroen. Located at Bloemsingel 1, the building combines the restoration of a 1911 monument with sustainable new construction … Read the full press release

Egis strengthens 10N Collective’s global design network through new leadership at U+A and Omrania

(IN BRIEF) Egis Group’s 10N Collective has strengthened its international design network with new leadership appointments at U+A and Omrania. At U+A, Tiago Sampaio takes on the role of Design Principal, Ahmad Chouman becomes Principal – Project Operations, and Eugine … Read the full press release

Sweco Expands Architectural Leadership in Belgium and Luxembourg with Acquisition of assar architects

(IN BRIEF) Sweco has acquired assar architects, a leading Belgian-Luxembourgish architectural firm known for its work on major public and private projects, including NATO’s headquarters and several of Belgium’s largest hospitals. The acquisition adds 150 professionals to Sweco’s team and … Read the full press release

STRABAG Awarded €134 Million Contract for Southern Phase of Emonika Development in Ljubljana

(IN BRIEF) STRABAG has signed a €134 million contract with Mendota Invest, part of the OTP Group, to build the southern section of the Emonika development in Ljubljana. This phase will include Slovenia’s future tallest office tower, a shopping centre … Read the full press release

COWI and Arkitema partner with DSB to modernise Danish train stations under new framework agreement

(IN BRIEF) COWI and Arkitema have won DSB’s tender for a four-year framework agreement on total consultancy services, supporting the Danish rail operator’s mission to modernise and improve passenger stations across the country. Running from 2025 to 2029, with the … Read the full press release

UniCredit Partners with Herzog & de Meuron to Design New Sustainable Headquarters in Milan

(IN BRIEF) UniCredit has partnered with Herzog & de Meuron to design a new headquarters in Milan’s Scalo Farini area, a key site in one of Europe’s largest urban regeneration projects. The new campus will feature offices, green spaces, residences, … Read the full press release

Sweco Enhances Expertise in Smart Building Technologies with Acquisition of Brain of buildings

(IN BRIEF) Sweco has acquired Brain of buildings, a leading Dutch engineering firm known for integrating technology into the design and management of smart and secure buildings. This acquisition adds 30 consultants and engineers to Sweco’s Netherlands team, reinforcing its … Read the full press release

Nemetschek Group Partners with Google Cloud to Advance AI Innovation and Global Expansion

(IN BRIEF) The Nemetschek Group has partnered with Google Cloud to enhance AI-driven innovation, expand into new markets, and improve sustainability across its portfolio. The collaboration will focus on AI and cloud innovation, global business expansion, and sustainability leadership in … Read the full press release

Siemens Partners with RIKEN to Accelerate Research on Next-Generation AI Devices for Supercomputers

(IN BRIEF) Siemens Digital Industries Software is collaborating with Japan’s RIKEN research institute to advance the development of next-generation AI devices. By utilizing Siemens’ Veloce™ Strato CS emulation and Catapult™ High-Level Synthesis platforms, RIKEN aims to design optimized AI accelerators … Read the full press release

Stora Enso’s New Timber Office in Helsinki Sets Benchmark for Sustainable Architecture

(IN BRIEF) Stora Enso has opened its new head office, Katajanokan Laituri, in Helsinki, the largest mass timber building in Finland. The four-storey structure, also housing the Solo Sokos Hotel Pier 4, showcases sustainable, low-carbon construction. Built with prefabricated wood … Read the full press release

University of Liverpool Secures £2.2m Grant to Tackle Climate Change and Urbanisation in West Africa

(IN BRIEF) The University of Liverpool’s School of Architecture has received a £2.2 million grant from the Leverhulme Trust to establish a research center focused on the impact of climate change and urbanization on West African coastal cities. The five-year … Read the full press release

Dezeen Awards 2024 Launches with Bentley Motors Partnership, Celebrating Design Excellence and Sustainability

(IN BRIEF) Dezeen Awards 2024 has officially opened for entries, marking the seventh edition of the prestigious design awards program. Continuing its partnership with Bentley Motors, the awards aim to inspire and champion design excellence while promoting innovation for a … Read the full press release

Sweco Approved to Acquire VK architects+engineers by Belgian Competition Authority

(IN BRIEF) Sweco, a European engineering and architecture consultancy, has received approval from the Belgian Competition Authority to acquire VK architects+engineers. The acquisition of VK architects+engineers adds approximately 600 architects and engineers to Sweco, mainly strengthening the company’s position in … Read the full press release

University of Dundee Graduates to Showcase Art and Architecture at Prestigious Exhibition

(IN BRIEF) A dozen graduates from the University of Dundee will participate in the RSA New Contemporaries exhibition in Edinburgh, which opens on March 18. The exhibition features 11 artists and one architect from the university’s Duncan of Jordanstone College … Read the full press release

Egyptomania: Discover the Cultural Legacy of Ancient Egypt through Art and Architecture

(PRESS RELEASE) LONDON, 5-Jan-2023 — /EuropaWire/ — The British Museum, discovering two million years of human history and culture, invites you to join renowned writer and BBC presenter Dan Cruickshank as he leads a panel of experts in exploring the … Read the full press release

Egyptomania : découvrez l’héritage culturel de l’Égypte ancienne à travers l’art et l’architecture

(COMMUNIQUÉ DE PRESSE) LONDRES, 5-Jan-2023 — /EuropaWire/ — Le British Museum, découvrant deux millions d’années d’histoire et de culture humaines, vous invite à rejoindre l’écrivain de renom et présentateur de la BBC Dan Cruickshank alors qu’il dirige un groupe d’experts … Read the full press release

Hexagon steigert Geschwindigkeit und Effizienz bei der Realitätserfassung mit seinem Leica BLK360 Laserscanner der nächsten Generation

(PRESSEMITTEILUNG) STOCKHOLM, 22-Jun-2022 — /EuropaWire/ — Hexagon (Nasdaq Stockholm: HEXA B), ein weltweit führender Anbieter von Digital-Reality-Lösungen, kombiniert Sensor-, Software- und autonome Technologien, hat die Veröffentlichung seines brandneuen Leica BLK360 Laserscanners der nächsten Generation angekündigt, der darauf abzielt, die Geschwindigkeit … Read the full press release

Hexagon enhances speed and efficiency in reality capture with its next-generation Leica BLK360 laser scanner

(PRESS RELEASE) STOCKHOLM, 22-Jun-2022 — /EuropaWire/ — Hexagon (Nasdaq Stockholm: HEXA B), a global leader in digital reality solutions, combining sensor, software and autonomous technologies, has announced the release of its all-new, next-generation Leica BLK360 laser scanner aimed at improving … Read the full press release

University of Warwick: Professor Lord Bhattacharyya building among the 54 winners of the 2021 RIBA National Awards for architecture

(PRESS RELEASE) COVENTRY, 9-Sep-2021 — /EuropaWire/ — University of Warwick, a public research university founded in 1965 as part of a government initiative to expand higher education, has announced that the Professor Lord Bhattacharyya building, home to NAIC (National Automotive … Read the full press release