Architecture for Humanity’s Kimisagra Football for Hope Center in Kigali, Rwanda is currently under construction. The video, by Killian Doherty and music by Sophie Nzayisenga, shows the site location, renderings, and the local community’s excitement for the new center. (Via ArchDaily).

“The Phillis Wheatley Elementary School has served the historic New Orleans African-American neighborhood of Tremé since it opened in 1955. Celebrated worldwide for its innovative, regionally-expressive modern design – the structure sustained moderate damage during the storms and levee breach of 2005. Although it is scheduled for demolition in Summer 2011, DOCOMOMO Louisiana is advocating for its restoration via adaptive reuse. “A Plea For Modernism” is narrated by actor Wendell Pierce (“The Wire”, “Treme”). “

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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Architectural art glass, at one time limited to traditional stained and leaded glass, is being transformed by renowned artist Paul Housberg, who has taken modern glassworking techniques and adapted them to large-scale installations. Bringing passion and meticulous care to every project, Housberg creates exceptional art glass installations for public and commercial spaces across the country.

A look at some of Housberg’s creations and a full rundown of current projects after the jump.

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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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.”