Earth-clad timber arches shape scenic new pavilion

MVRDV has completed construction on the Pujiang Platform, a viewpoint comprising an arched, earth-covered timber pavilion perched among the hills to the south of Chengdu. The post Earth-clad timber arches shape scenic new pavilion appeared first on Construction Specifier.

Temporary timber pavilion celebrates city’s founding

MVRDV has completed a temporary timber pavilion housing an exhibition on manufacturing, craft, and construction with wood. The post Temporary timber pavilion celebrates city’s founding appeared first on Construction Specifier.

Rotterdam greenlights major new office building

The city of Rotterdam has approved the Bluezone Offices, a 47,000-sq-m development that its architect MVRDV says is the biggest commercial building currently set for construction in the Netherlands. The… The post Rotterdam greenlights major new office building appeared first on Global Construction Review.

In Practice: MVRDV NEXT’s search for a common carbon language

The Architects’ Journal In Practice: MVRDV NEXT’s search for a common carbon language Fran Williams speaks to Sanne van der Burgh and Jaka Korla of MVRDV NEXT about their use of digital technology to push the boundaries of sustainable architecture The post In Practice: MVRDV NEXT’s search for a common carbon language appeared first on The Architects’ Journal Fran Williams

Saxophone-shaped building going up in Rotterdam

Construction has begun on The Sax, a saxophone-shaped residential development in Rotterdam, touted as the Netherlands’ “most densely occupied area” by architect MVRDV. The Sax will have 916 apartments across… The post Saxophone-shaped building going up in Rotterdam appeared first on Global Construction Review.