Articles by Anna Dumitru

A major winery extension: Legacy of Bodegas Faustino opens – Celebrations marked the opening of a new extension to the Bodegas Faustino Winery in Oyón, Rioja Alavesa. Commissioned by the fourth generation of the Martínez Zabala Family, Foster + Partners has designed a major extension and refurbished the existing facilities at the winery. In line with the practice’s unique vision and as one of Bodegas Faustino’s organizational pillars, sustainability is integral to the project with a new visitor center that has been designed as a ‘Planet 1.0’ building.

Istanbul TV & Radio Tower – Designed by MAA – Melike Altınışık Architects, an international architecture practice with offices in Istanbul and Seoul, work on the telecommunication tower has been ongoing since 2015. Istanbul’s futuristic 369m meter-tall new telecommunication tower seeks a sense of motion and rhythm within its silhouette that changes when viewed from different directions around Istanbul.

Istanbul TV & Radio Tower – Designed by MAA – Melike Altınışık Architects, an international architecture practice with offices in Istanbul and Seoul, work on the telecommunication tower has been ongoing since 2015. Istanbul’s futuristic 369m meter-tall new telecommunication tower seeks a sense of motion and rhythm within its silhouette that changes when viewed from different directions around Istanbul.

Renovation and development of the home and studio of Ada and Emil Nolde – The clear conservation approach is expressed in the focus on intimacy and spaciousness – to bring the studio and living atmosphere of Ada and Emil Nolde’s lifetime back to life. As far as is possible in terms of its use as an exhibition building, the original state of the building will be restored (master plan of 1937).

The McGuire’s New Orleans shotgun was a classic case of hidden potential. Nestled in the Touro/Bouligny neighborhood and brimming with character, the house had fallen into disrepair, deterring most potential buyers. Its classic double shotgun footprint measuring 25 x 75 posed unique challenges, while a tight budget demanded creative solutions. Yet, for Seamus and Kara McGuire, this was a canvas begging for transformation.