Joan Sandoval is the architect behind the brilliant new Pave bike shop in Barcelona. Specializing in road bikes, Pave backlights each of their cycles, providing a rather dramatic view of the offerings. It is a terrific looking space.

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Commissioned by industrialist and philanthropist J. Irwin Miller and his wife Xenia Simons Miller in 1953, Miller House expands upon an architectural tradition developed by Ludwig Mies van der Rohe—epitomizing the international Modernist aesthetic—with an open and flowing layout, flat roof and stone and glass walls. The rooms, configured beneath a grid pattern of skylights supported by cruciform steel columns, are filled with textiles that feature strong colors and playful patterns. Amid the residence’s large geometric gardens, its grandest feature is an allée of honey locust trees that runs along the west side of the house.

I love the juxtaposition of concrete and wood in Nendo’s design for a Puma showroom in Tokyo. The space, Puma House, serves as both showroom and press event center and utilizes timber staircases as displays. It is a great use of interior volumes and successfully balances a range of shapes and textures. (via Dezeen).

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“For almost 15 years, the Berlin-based architect extraordinaire and his team have researched the relationship between the human body, technology, material, and nature, reaching new heights of innovative spatial creation and architectural solutions. Recent projects include the spectacular redevelopment of the Plaza de la Encarnacion in Sevilla, as well as constructing a town hall in Germany. Juergen Mayer H.’s work is included in the collection of both New York and San Francisco’s Museum of Modern Art. He has won numerous awards and currently teaches at Columbia University in New York. We met one of the most outstanding architects of modern times for a Gestalten.tv interview, taking place at Berlin’s Kicken Gallery earlier this year. “

Located in Huelva, Spain, the Almonte Theatre by Donaire Arquitectos is on the site of an old winery. As a cultural institution, the building allows the architects to play with light and volume – which they’ve done with great success. A beautiful space for the arts.

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Located in the Netherlands, the town of Groningen’s School of Music has been given a magnificent makeover by architectural firm Onix. The auditorium takes inspiration from the innards of a musical instrument – a fitting starting point for what is now a stunning room.

Via Arch Daily.

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News of the EEA + Tax Office by UNStudio has been floating around for the last few weeks. Located in the Netherlands, the new building is the greenest office space in Europe. An impressive enough feat on its own, but furthered by exceptional plasticity and fenestration.

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Fresh news from Lil Snob – “smith+tracey Architects recently completed the architecture and interior design of St. Mary’s Primary School in Greensborough, Victoria. Their plans were inspired by the natural and stunning surroundings of Greensborough and the wish to develop a space where kids would feel willing to learn and grow. The stimulating environment, full of bright colours, interesting geometrical and organic shapes, natural light and cool and comfortable public spaces, all contribute to the wellbeing of students, while reinforcing the feeling of excitement towards learning.”

In San Antonio, Texas, award winning firm Poteet Architects has completed this fantastic container guest house. The 320-sq foot room sits on a foundation of recycled telephone poles and offers all the comforts required of a pleasant night stay. Full information about the project is available at Arch Daily.

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Lego’s architecture series has expanded to included Ludwig Mies van der Rohe’s groundbreaking Farnsworth House, built in Plano, IL, between 1945 and 1951. As with other series highlights, this Lego set offers exacting detail and comes complete with a booklet detailing the construction and history of the home.

Available here.

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