Architecture for the car. Mercedes and Porsche museums

Michael Schnell, German photographer has sent Plataforma Arquitectura a series of stunning images of two projects in the German city of Stuttgart; Museum by Mercedes and Porsche Museum UNSTudio of Viennese Delugan Meissl. Without a doubt the car is a key element in modern industrial history and its influence on architecture and cities has been throughout the twentieth century.

from Plataforma Arquitectura by Carlos J Vial

metaconcrete: universe light

korean studio metaconcrete has sent in images of universe light.
a light illuminating inside the sponge shade creates universe-like shadow into the space.

from Designboom - Weblog

3LHD architects: house n

located on one of zagreb, croatia’s most prestigious streets, house n is an urban residence with views of the city and forest. the home was created to replace the site’ existing home, adding modern conveniences and a large fitness space. the home is on the plot’s highest point to take advantage of its surrounding views and clad on all sides, including the roof, with brown high pressure laminate panels. large openings shower the interior with light, and create the illusion of a more compact form on the exterior.

photo by damir fabijanic
from Designboom - Weblog

Farewell Chapel / OFIS Arhitekti

A farewell chapel is located in a village close to Ljubljana. The site plot is next to the existing cemetery. The chapel is cut into the rising landscape. The shape is following the lines of the landscape trajectories around the graveyard. Three curved walls are embracing and dividing the programs.

from Arch Daily by Nico Saieh

Dezeen’s top ten: pavilions

Dezeen’s top ten: this month’s top ten features the most clicked-on Dezeen stories about pavilions. In first place is the Zaragoza Bridge Pavilion by Zaha Hadid Architects.

from Dezeen by Rose Etherington

The Berman House by Harry Seidler

Perched on the edge of a cliff overlooking a rocky ravine, the concrete property designed Harry Seidler is based in Joadja, New South Wales, Australia. It has a suspended living room with soaring balcony, stunning pool and spectacular views over the surrounding countryside.

from CubeMe by Chantal

Today's archidose #325

Here's a view of the Igualada Cemetery in Barcelona, Spain by Enric Miralles and Carme Pinós, 1994.

Photography by jmtp.

from A Daily Dose of Architecture by John

Kjellgren Kaminsky Architecture Complete their Swedish “Mirage”

In 2006, Frederik Kjellgren and Joakim Kaminsky won the international architecture competition for a new dance hall in Falsterbo, Sweden, and started their studio; Kjellgren Kaminsky Architecture. Now the building “Mirage” is to be inaugurated.

from Bustler.net News by Vanilla Hustler