a+u 2011:05 Vincent Van Duysen + Recent Projects
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Cover: Living room of VVD Residence II by Vincent Van Duysen. Photo: Martyn Thompson.
Feature 1: Vincent Van DuysenFeature 2: Recent Projects
Currents: 2011 Pritzker Prize: Eduardo Souto de Moura / Amanda LeveteArchitects Chosen for V&A Exhibition Road Site / Coop Himmelb(l)au’s Winning Scheme for the New ParliamentaryComplex of the Republic ofAlbania
Feature 1:
Vincent Van Duysen
The Belgian architect Vincent Van Duysen offers tactility as one of his themes. Design that captures the act of touching is characteristic of his approach as an architect who has designed many interiors and pieces of furniture. He uses many materials, including plaster, wood, steel, glass, and concrete. The simple, pure proportions and play of light and shadow in his work are born from these materials and from his sensitive handing of details.After graduating in architecture from the Higher Institute of Architecture Sint-Lucas in Ghent, he moved to Italy and worked in interior design. In 1990 he returned to Antwerp, near his native town, and opened his own studio. He works on a global stage that is now expanding to include the United States and Middle East as well as Europe. In this issue we introduce five of his important early works, generously illustrated with photos. (a+u)
Concordia Offices Cascade for Swarovski VDD Residence VVD Residence II Private Residence Vincent Van Duysen Biography
Feature 2:
Recent Projects Aires Mateus Furnas Investigation and Research Center Felipe Assadi
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Francisca Pulido Architects Pavilion for XVI Biennale of Chilean Architecture KARO*architekten
with Architektur+Netzwerk
Open-Air-Library Magdeburg Arturo Franco Architecture Studio Conversion of the Slaughterhouse Manuel Maia Gomes Galeria Solar S. Roque Rogers Stirk Harbour
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Partners One Hyde Park Clément Vergély Architectes Lyon Confluence – Bldg 12 meck architekten Lothringer Str. 8 Dorte Mandrup Arkitekter Munkegård School, Restoration and Extension Carlos Ferrater and Xavier Martí Galí OAB Seafront of Benidorm Krueck
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Sexton Architects Restoration of 860–880 Lake Shore Drive
