
coop himmelb(l)au to embed an underground science center in a matera quarry
an inactive quarry in matera, italy will be will repurposed into an 'oasis science center' for green energy research.
30 stories
coop himmelb(l)au is a cooperative architectural design firm primarily located in vienna, austria, and which also maintains offices in los angeles and london.

an inactive quarry in matera, italy will be will repurposed into an 'oasis science center' for green energy research.



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