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News • News • 5 Jan 2023
MVRDV + GRAS rejuvenate the neighbourhood of Mallorca with vibrant colours, materials, and rooflines
Project Gomila entails a master plan of seven buildings aiming to revamp the cultural neighbourhood of Mallorca in Spain, the first phase of which has been completed by MVRDV and GRAS Reynés Arquitectos.
©MVRDV + GRAS ©Jannes Linders
Each building, dressed in vivid colours, materials, and rooflines, has a distinct character that adds a sense of identity to the structures and the neighbourhood. Project Gomila is already making great progress toward transforming the area into a thriving, sustainable and green residential area by constructing a total of 60 new homes of various sizes and types, along with new commercial spaces.
©MVRDV + GRAS ©Daria Scagliola
The Gomila Center, which serves as t... More
Project • By JagerJanssen architecten BNA • Marinas
Restaurant Het Bosch
Restaurant ‘Het Bosch’ by JagerJanssen in collaboration with DREISSEN architects is located at a superb location on the Nieuwe Meer lakeside [Amsterdam, NL], a stones throw away from the Southern Amsterdam business district.
The Design has to distinct faces: one towards the marina and one facing the Nieuwe Meer lake. Both faces derive their qualities and appearance from the surroundings. The marina side is rough, seeking relation with boat hangar architecture. The lake facade is more horizontal, broad and refined. Large transparent surfaces exhibit the restaurant interior. The characteristic roof intermediates between these two aspects: it morphs from 3-pithced roof to a straight edge. This space saving configuration makes it possibl... More