mecanoo (63 articles)
mecanoo, founded in delft, the netherlands in 1984, is made up of a highly multidisciplinary staff of creative professionals. the team includes architects, engineers, interior designers, urban planners, landscape architects, and architectural technicians. the company is led by its original founding architect and creative director, francine houben.
mecanoo proposes two contrasting volumes for taiwan national archive building
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a large horizontal canopy protects the ground floor and establishes a relationship between interior and exterior space, while a perfect cube sits above.
a large horizontal canopy protects the ground floor and establishes a relationship between interior and exterior space, while a perfect cube sits above.
in taiwan, mecanoo completes the world's largest performing arts center under one roof
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set to open in october 2018, the 'national kaohsiung center for the arts,' (also known as 'weiwuying'), incorporates five performance spaces.
set to open in october 2018, the 'national kaohsiung center for the arts,' (also known as 'weiwuying'), incorporates five performance spaces.
mecanoo's proposal for china merchants bank HQ is organized around a large public plaza
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the design seeks to reinvent the high-rise typology and explores different relationships between indoor and outdoor space, and private and public use.
the design seeks to reinvent the high-rise typology and explores different relationships between indoor and outdoor space, and private and public use.
mecanoo + ayesa articulate monolithic córdoba courthouse around 'vertical fractures'
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the series of voids helps provide natural light and ventilation throughout the complex.
the series of voids helps provide natural light and ventilation throughout the complex.
mecanoo presents 'subtle and clever' masterplan for the new york public library
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the project includes the restoration of historic rooms and increased public space, improvements designed to ensure an enhanced visitor experience.
the project includes the restoration of historic rooms and increased public space, improvements designed to ensure an enhanced visitor experience.
mecanoo's shenzhen north station masterplan comprises 12 staggered skyscrapers
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the development's main buildings, which vary in height between 278 and 428 meters (912 and 1,404 feet) are set around the open park.
the development's main buildings, which vary in height between 278 and 428 meters (912 and 1,404 feet) are set around the open park.
mecanoo completes 14-floor namdeamun office building next to historic seoul market
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the slim tower's distinctive façade is a reinterpretation the windows found on traditional korean homes.
the slim tower's distinctive façade is a reinterpretation the windows found on traditional korean homes.
oversize roof tops mecanoo’s st. gerlach pavilion on dutch country estate
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the pavilion balances the historic buildings on the site where guests have views over the château, the hills, the meadow and the manor farm.
the pavilion balances the historic buildings on the site where guests have views over the château, the hills, the meadow and the manor farm.
virtual reality offers mecanoo a new way of designing buildings
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to understand the advantages that VR has in comparison with more traditional options, we spoke with mecanoo's johan hanegraaf, an architect and design technology specialist.
to understand the advantages that VR has in comparison with more traditional options, we spoke with mecanoo's johan hanegraaf, an architect and design technology specialist.
mecanoo's proposal for a cultural complex in shenzhen features a dramatic internal void
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access to the building has been combined with the entrance to a nearby metro station, resulting in an inviting and welcoming public space.
access to the building has been combined with the entrance to a nearby metro station, resulting in an inviting and welcoming public space.
mecanoo designs gatehouse topped with a timber canopy for keukenhof flower garden
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the stepped roof structure of interwoven isosceles triangles provides shelter, while casting an ever-changing play of light and shadow.
the stepped roof structure of interwoven isosceles triangles provides shelter, while casting an ever-changing play of light and shadow.
mecanoo and gispen develop customizable HUBB modular furniture
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if spatial requirements change within the work and education setting, the blocks making up the modular furniture can be adapted or expanded.
if spatial requirements change within the work and education setting, the blocks making up the modular furniture can be adapted or expanded.
mecanoo releases video detailing plans to overhaul mies van der rohe's MLK library
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with the library preparing to close for the start of renovation work, a new video has been made showcasing the redesigned institution.
with the library preparing to close for the start of renovation work, a new video has been made showcasing the redesigned institution.
eden soestdijk: mecanoo presents plans for a botanical garden in the netherlands
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the project seeks to develop connections between nature and mankind, focusing on the themes of sustainability and innovation.
the project seeks to develop connections between nature and mankind, focusing on the themes of sustainability and innovation.
mecanoo plans to unite new kaohsiung station with landscaped roof canopy
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the large area of greenery both connects different modes of transport, and represents the city's desire to be a sustainable metropolis.
the large area of greenery both connects different modes of transport, and represents the city's desire to be a sustainable metropolis.
university of manchester receives approval for mecanoo-designed engineering campus
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the manchester engineering campus development (MECD) is one of the largest, single construction projects ever undertaken by a higher education institution in the united kingdom.
the manchester engineering campus development (MECD) is one of the largest, single construction projects ever undertaken by a higher education institution in the united kingdom.
proctor and matthews/mecanoo to regenerate southeast london with vast masterplan
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in total, 1500 housing units will form a community that would include affordable homes, new jobs, and commercial, retail and leisure space.
in total, 1500 housing units will form a community that would include affordable homes, new jobs, and commercial, retail and leisure space.
mecanoo plans 14-floor namdeamun office building next to historic seoul market
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currently under construction, the building's façade is a reinterpretation the windows found on traditional korean homes.
currently under construction, the building's façade is a reinterpretation the windows found on traditional korean homes.
mecanoo completes last renovation of villa 4.0 in the netherlands
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with minimal work to the floor plan, mecanoo renovates a house previously added upon various times to reintroduce the interior to the exterior.
with minimal work to the floor plan, mecanoo renovates a house previously added upon various times to reintroduce the interior to the exterior.
mecanoo chosen to complete tainan public library in taiwan
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the competition winning design is defined by a use of natural materials, which adhere to rational structural lines.
the competition winning design is defined by a use of natural materials, which adhere to rational structural lines.
mecanoo organizes amsterdam hilton airport hotel around 42m high atrium
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creating a ‘home away from home’ for travelers, the new hotel by schiphol airport is defined by its curved cubic structure, diamond-shaped windows and spacious atrium.
creating a ‘home away from home’ for travelers, the new hotel by schiphol airport is defined by its curved cubic structure, diamond-shaped windows and spacious atrium.
mecanoo organizes shenzhen's longhua art museum + library around series of patios
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the proposal reflects traditional chinese architecture, and is influenced by a desire to create a diverse space for culture and reading.
the proposal reflects traditional chinese architecture, and is influenced by a desire to create a diverse space for culture and reading.
giuseppe gallo abstracts mecanoo's architecture for pattern poster series
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gallo draws the most basic elements from mecanoo's built works and makes novel illustrative interpretations on paper.
gallo draws the most basic elements from mecanoo's built works and makes novel illustrative interpretations on paper.
mecanoo replaces foster + partners for new york public library renovation
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the $300 million USD scheme will see the renovation of the existing carrère and hastings-designed library, increasing public space for research and exhibitions.
the $300 million USD scheme will see the renovation of the existing carrère and hastings-designed library, increasing public space for research and exhibitions.
mecanoo completes HOME cultural center with iridescent façade in manchester
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the complex by the dutch practice hopes to act as a catalyst for the surrounding area, hosting artistic projects, productions and large scale cultural events.
the complex by the dutch practice hopes to act as a catalyst for the surrounding area, hosting artistic projects, productions and large scale cultural events.
mecanoo finalizes the bruce c. bolling municipal building in boston
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the building not only houses the boston public schools department, but also plays a central role in the reactivation of roxbury’s dudley square.
the building not only houses the boston public schools department, but also plays a central role in the reactivation of roxbury’s dudley square.
mecanoo maps out delft train station with undulating vaulted ceiling
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comprising a series of aluminum fins, the station's ceiling displays a large abstracted map of the region dating from 1877.
comprising a series of aluminum fins, the station's ceiling displays a large abstracted map of the region dating from 1877.
interview with architect francine houben of mecanoo
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to celebrate mecanoo's 30 year anniversary, designboom spoke exclusively with the dutch studio's founding architect and creative director, who shared new images from the firm's »
to celebrate mecanoo's 30 year anniversary, designboom spoke exclusively with the dutch studio's founding architect and creative director, who shared new images from the firm's extensive archive.
