Year: 1961

Brekkugerði 19 House

This private residence is the first project realized by Iceland’s first female architect. After studying at the extremely conservative École Nationale Supérieure des Beaux-Arts in Paris, she took a decidedly Modernist / Brutalist path. Today the bu…

Anhembi Tênis Clube

Along with FAU and the Jóquei Clube another example of Artigas’ special liking  of geometric sculptural load-bearing structures and massive roof timbers.

Torres Blancas

Originally, the plans included two towers. The building relies on the metaphor of a growing tree and is considered the most prominent example of organic architecture in Spain.

Palais des Congrès

The complex houses the municipal administration in the high-rise and a swimming pool as well as the auditorium in the hall building.

Hayward Gallery

Herron and Chalk were founding members of Archigram (1960). Located directly next to Lasduns National Theater begun in 1967 the gallery is part of the Southbank Centre on the southern bank of the Thames. It houses both the collection but also the tempo…

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