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Winners announced
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World Architecture
Festival 2009
Day Two
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Annonce des gagnants au World Architecture Festival
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Winners announced at World Architecture Festival
Barcelona, November 6, 2009 - Opening its doors to over 1,500 visitors is the biggest gathering of the global architectural community - the World Architecture Festival, just a few minutes outside Barcelona city centre at the Centre Convencions International Barcelona (CCIB), started yesterday 4th to 6th November 2009. The festival, now in its second year, celebrates the work, concerns and aspirations of international architects. The curators have masterminded the exhibition and seminar programme to respond to the common festival umbrella theme - Less Does More, which in reflection of the current global economic climate will examine the challenges facing architects to produce more value for less cost.
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Winners announced
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World Architecture
Festival 2009
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Annonce des gagnants au World Architecture Festival
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Winners announced at World Architecture Festival
Barcelona, November 5, 2009 - Opening its doors to over 1,500 visitors is the biggest gathering of the global architectural community - the World Architecture Festival, just a few minutes outside Barcelona city centre at the Centre Convencions International Barcelona (CCIB), started yesterday 4th to 6th November 2009. The festival, now in its second year, celebrates the work, concerns and aspirations of international architects. The curators have masterminded the exhibition and seminar programme to respond to the common festival umbrella theme - Less Does More, which in reflection of the current global economic climate will examine the challenges facing architects to produce more value for less cost.
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 | Ecological resort,
Mero Beach Dominica
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BURO2
WAF Winner, 2009 | | Ecologisch vakantieresort Mero Beach Dominica
Het exclusieve vakantieoord van 22.000m² is gesitueerd langs de Mero Beach op de westkust van Dominica. Mero Beach is één van de belangrijkste kusten op het eiland en heeft belangrijke sociale en ecologische eigenschappen. Zowel deze sociale als ecologische kenmerken staan in relatie met het fragiele culturele, economische en natuurlijke evenwicht. Het nieuwe luxueuze vakantieoord wil dit evenwicht beschermen en stelt een duurzame benadering van het project voorop. | Sustainable design for future development
The development of an exclusive residential resort of 22.000m² is situated along Mero Beach on the west coast of the Commonwealth of Dominica. Mero Beach is one of the most important beaches on the island and has specific and relevant social and ecological values. Both those social and ecological characteristics are related to the fragile cultural, economical and natural balance whose protection is paramount. The design of this resort intends to protect that balance and promote a sustainable development approach.
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 | Auckland War Memorial Museum
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Lightemotion | | Lightemotion illumine le Auckland War Memorial Museum.
Montréal, le 30 octobre 2009 – Lightemotion, le spécialiste international en design d’éclairage dont le siège social est à Montréal (Canada), vient d’achever le tout nouvel éclairage architectural au DEL du Auckland War Memorial Museum de Nouvelle Zélande. Cette mise en lumière coïncide avec la célébration du 80eme anniversaire de la construction de l’édifice qui a lieu aujourd’hui, le 30 octobre. | Lightemotion Illuminates The Treasured Auckland War Memorial Museum Like a Jewel In The Night.
Montreal,October 30th, 2009 – Lightemotion, an international Lighting design firm based in Canada, has completed the all-new LED light design for New Zealand's Auckland Museum. The installation coincides with the Museum's commemoration of the 80th anniversary of its building on October 30th.
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 | Roy McMurtry Youth Centre
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Kleinfeldt Mychajlowycz Architects Inc.
WAF Finalist, 2009 | | KMA Inc. complete the Roy McMurtry Youth Centre in support of at risk youth
Ce communiqué est uniquement disponible en Anglais. | KMA Inc. complete the Roy McMurtry Youth Centre in support of at risk youth
Montreal, October 28th, 2009 – The decision made in 2004 by the Provincial Government of Ontario to introduce a new Ministry of Child and Youth Services, as distinct from the adult facilities, has allowed a re-evaluation of the programs and physical expression of them in consideration of youth offenders.
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 | restaurant Le local
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LEMAYMICHAUD Architecture Design | LEMAYMICHAUD signe Le Local, restaurant urbain de la Cité du Multimédia Montréal, le 28 octobre 2009 – LEMAYMICHAUD Architecture Design, transforme ses anciens bureaux en un restaurant branché de la Cité du Multimédia dans le Vieux-Montréal. Le Local, dirigé par Louis-François Marcotte (chef cuisinier et animateur, Le goût de Louis à Canal Vie) et Alexandre Gosselin (chef cuisinier de la maison), attire depuis 2008 les entrepreneurs, les jeunes urbains et les personnalités connues dans ce quartier d'affaires pourtant désertique en soirée. | LEMAYMICHAUD Transforms Their Former Offices Into Trendy Supper Club : Le Local Montreal, October 28th, 2009 – LEMAYMICHAUD Architecture Design, has transformed its former offices into a fashionably contemporary restaurant in Old Montreal. Le Local, led by Louis-François Marcotte (chef and host, Le goût de Louis bradcast on Canal Vie) and Alexandre Gosselin (Executive Chef), since 2008, attracts entrepreneurs, trend setters and local celebrities in its business-district by day, and quaintly urban by night location. | |
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 | Éclairage du Musée d’art
contemporain de Montréal
et du Théâtre Maisonneuve
de la Place des Arts
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Lightemotion | | Un éclairage architectural dynamique
pour le Musée d'art contemporain de Montréal
et le Théâtre Maisonneuve de la Place des Arts
Montréal, le 26 octobre 2009 – C’est le 28 octobre prochain que sera dévoilé le nouvel éclairage architectural du Théâtre Maisonneuve de la Place des Arts et du Musée d’art contemporain de Montréal (MAC), inscrit dans le cadre du plan lumière du Quartier des spectacles. Après avoir conçu l’éclairage métaphorique de la Cinémathèque québécoise en mars dernier, le spécialiste international en design d’éclairage, Lightemotion, signe ce vaste projet de mise en lumière de la Place des Arts, qui inclut l’éclairage de la salle Wilfrid-Pelletier et du nouveau Grand Foyer culturel de la Place des Arts prévu pour 2010. | Dynamic Architectural Lighting
for the Musée d'art contemporain de Montréal
and Théâtre Maisonneuve of Place des Arts
Montreal, October 26, 2009 – On October 28, the new architectural lighting of Théâtre Maisonneuve of Place des Arts and the Musée d'art contemporain de Montréal (MAC) will be unveiled as part of the overall Lighting Plan of the Quartier des spectacles. After designing the metaphorical lighting of the Cinémathèque Québécoise this past March, the international lighting design specialists, Lightemotion, created this vast Lighting Plan of Place des Arts, which also includes Salle Wilfrid-Pelletier and the new Grand Foyer of Place des Arts in 2010. | |
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Janor Imports
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Janor Imports par Gestion René Desjardins
Montréal, le 21 octobre 2009 – René Desjardins rénove la salle de montre et les bureaux de Janor, fabricant et importateur-distributeur de prêt-à-porter féminin. Situé dans un immeuble à vocation manufacturière, le projet s’étend sur un étage complet de 9650 pieds carré.
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Janor Imports by Gestion René Desjardins
Montreal, le October 21th, 2009 – René Desjardins Architects recently renovated the showrooms and offices of Janor Imports, manufacturer, importer and marketer of ready-to-wear womenswear. The total space for this project occupies 9650 sq. ft. in a former factory building located in Montreal.
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 | Hôtel Le Germain Montréal
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Architecture Design | | Hôtel Le Germain de Montréal
Montréal, le 21 octobre 2009 – L'hôtel Le Germain de Montréal, ancien édifice à bureaux de 16 étages transformé par la firme LemayMichaud Architecture Design, fête ses 10 ans cette année. Afin de souligner l'évènement, une opération d'envergure a été mise de l'avant pour rénover ses 100 chambres et ses espaces publics. | Hôtel Le Germain de Montreal
Montreal, October 21th, 2009 – This year marks the 10th anniversary of the Montréal Germain Hotel, a former 16 storey office building transformed by Lemay Michaud Architecture Design. To celebrate this event, a significant renovation operation has been put forth to rejuvenate its 100 rooms and public spaces.
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 | Collection «inside out»
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TOMA objets | | Des objets québécois pour l’hiver japonais
TOMA lancera sa nouvelle collection à Tokyo
Montréal, le 19 octobre 2009 – Après avoir exposé ses créations à Paris il y a deux ans, c’est à la conquête du Japon que se lance TOMA cet automne. Du 30 octobre au 3 novembre prochain, au stand #A33, le studio québécois présentera en grande première au Tokyo Design Tide sa nouvelle collection, Inside out. Tout un défi pour TOMA… et tout un honneur ! | Made-in-Montreal objects help take the bite out of winter in Japan
TOMA launches new collection in Tokyo
Montreal, October 19th, 2009 – After showcasing its creations in Paris two years ago, TOMA is setting its sights on Japan this fall. From October 30 to November 3, at booth #A33, the Quebec-based studio’s new collection—“Inside Out”—will be premiering at the Tokyo Design Tide. TOMA views its participation at this prestigious event as both a challenge and an honour.
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Travel + Leisure’s 2009 “It List” | | Hotel ME Barcelona_Meliá
Ce communiqué est uniquement disponible en anglais. | Editor’s Top 45 New Hotels Revealed in T + L’s June Issue
Montreal, October 19th, 2009 – The new Hotel ME Barcelona seeks to break away from the traditional concept of luxury by an experience based Hotel offering clients a space where design, music, architecture and gastronomy have a strong connection with the city in which the hotel is located. The experience ME etches the essence on the memory of the visitor, in a place where everything is designed to stimulate their own individual "self" at a most intimate level. The concept behind Hotel ME Barcelona places an emphasis on first class customer service aimed at satisfying their every need no matter what this may be. ME Barcelona is something beyond the accommodation.
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 | House On The Water
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Ce communiqué est uniquement disponible en anglais. | Creating Waves of Possibility : House On The Water.
Montreal, October 16th 2009 – Accessible only by boat, Formodesign's House On The Water, is a brilliant concept relying on the sea and the sun's rays to to fullfil its energy and water requirements. Located off the coast of Greece's Zante Island , this concept home was conceived as a single family rental unit and is positioned so as to maximize its use of solar energy.
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 | FLEX
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AK47space | | Flex by Ak47
Montreal, October 16th 2009 – Come una fiamma, corpo vivo che arde sinuoso, Flex è una forma in continuo movimento elastico. Pacato si adagia su se stesso, per contenere la legna in un abbraccio, o deciso si inarca, e diventa seduta: le sue curve cambiano direzione per accogliere lo stanco passante. | Flex by Ak47
Montreal, October 16th 2009 – Like a flame, a living body that flickers and burns, Flex is a shape in continuous elastic movement. It lies peacefully down on itself, enclosing the wood in an embrace, or arches decidedly to become a seat: its curves change direction to receive the tired passer-by.
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Nouvelle galerie Miele à Laval | | Bienvenue dans un tout nouveau monde signé Miele
Montréal, le 13 octobre 2009 – Vous êtes cordialement invité(e) à l’ouverture de la somptueuse galerie Miele. D’une superficie de 5000 pieds carrés, ce nouvel espace établi à Laval, est un véritable paradis du design, de l’esthétique et de la haute technologie en matière d’électroménagers. | Welcome to the future of Miele!
Montreal, October 13th 2009 – You are cordially invited to join us for the Miele Gallery opening in Laval. A designer's dream, this 5,000 square foot showcase is exclusively and uniquely Miele-inspired.
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 | Visites privées
Intérieurs québécois d'exception
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Marie-France Léger | | La face cachée de notre patrimoine résidentiel :
DES MAISONS FAÇONNÉES PAR LE RÊVE ET L’IMAGINATION
Montréal, le 9 octobre 2009 – En marge des hauts lieux de l’histoire et des projets de construction vedettes, notre paysage urbain regorge de petits trésors d’architecture et de maisons d’exception aux secrets jalousement gardés. Pour son livre Visites privées – Intérieurs québécois d’exception, la journaliste Marie-France Léger a convaincu quinze propriétaires de lui ouvrir leur porte et de la laisser se promener dans leur univers et leur intimité. | La face cachée de notre patrimoine résidentiel :
DES MAISONS FAÇONNÉES PAR LE RÊVE ET L’IMAGINATION
This press release is only available in French.
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