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How Solid Polycarbonate Sheets Reshape Energy-Efficient Architecture

May 26, 2026 by Anton Giuroiu

Solid polycarbonate sheets moved beyond their early association with industrial cladding and temporary structures into a refined component of energy-efficient architecture. Architectural practices, including Herzog & de Meuron, OMA, Shigeru Ban, and Sauerbruch Hutton, demonstrated how translucent polycarbonate envelopes support daylight optimisation, adaptive reuse, lightweight construction, and low-energy facade strategies across cultural buildings, housing, exhibition …

The ReefLine / OMA & Shohei Shigematsu

January 28, 2025 by Anton Giuroiu

Architects: OMA, Shohei ShigematsuArea: 7 miles (11.3 kilometers)Year: Initial phase announced in 2020, first phase opening in Spring 2025Photography: OMA, The ReefLine, Ilai Belaustegui, Ben DreithCity: MiamiCountry: United States The ReefLine, designed by OMA under Shohei Shigematsu, is Miami Beach’s first underwater sculpture park and artificial reef, spanning seven miles from South Beach to Bal …

Maison Bordeaux / OMA | Classics on Architecture Lab

January 5, 2026November 4, 2024 by Anton Giuroiu

Architects: OMAYear: 1998Photographs: OMA, Hans Werlemann | Courtesy of OMATown: FloiracCountry: France Maison Bordeaux, designed by Rem Koolhaas and OMA in 1998 near Bordeaux, France, reinterprets the concept of “a house as a machine for living.” Built after the husband’s paralyzing accident, the home balances complexity and accessibility across three vertically stacked volumes, each with …

China’s Critique of “Weird” Architecture

August 8, 2024 by Anton Giuroiu

China’s criticism of “weird” architecture, highlighted by President Xi Jinping’s remarks on OMA’s CCTV headquarters, emphasizes a shift towards substance over extravagant design. During a speech in Beijing, Xi disapproved of contemporary architecture, advocating for structures that reflect Chinese values and cultural identity. Architects like Qingyun Ma and Mike Tunkey discuss the balance between innovation …

Rem Koolhaas Unveils De Rotterdam: A Dynamic City Presence

January 5, 2026July 25, 2024 by Anton Giuroiu

De Rotterdam, a dynamic presence designed by Rem Koolhaas and OMA, stands prominently on the Maas River’s south bank. The 150-metre structure, completed recently, features glazed towers with apartments, offices, and a hotel. Koolhaas explains the adaptable design and strategic location that ensures the building’s visibility. De Rotterdam’s unique shifting volumes offer diverse perspectives, making …

Pierre Lassonde Pavilion / OMA

June 27, 2024 by Anton Giuroiu

Architects: OMAArea: 14,900 m²Year: 2016Photography: Bruce DamonteLead Architects: Ceren Bingol, Luke WillisPartner In Charge: Shohei Shigematsu, Jason LongAssociate Architect: Provencher Roy + AssociésMEP: Bouthillette Parizeau / Teknika HBALighting: Buro HappoldContractor: EBCVertical Transport: EximStructure: SNC LavalinAcoustics: Legault & DavidsonCost Control: CHP Inc.Façade Design: FRONTFaçade Engineering: Patenaude Trempe Inc., Albert Eskenazi, CPA structural GlassAuditorium: Trizart AllianceCode Consulting: …

Fondazione Prada campus, Milan / OMA

September 8, 2023May 8, 2015 by Aline Chahine

The new Milan venue of the Fondazione Prada, seven years in the making and designed by OMA, opened to the press and on May 9 to the public