Cultural

Oasis Centre of Pastoral Care
by X Architekten

Slideshow: stripy monochrome triangles are folded into facets around the walls and ceiling of this church hall in Linz, Austria, to create a cavernous interior. More »

Smithsonian Museum of African American History and Culture by David Adjaye and FAB

Smithsonian Museum of African American History and Culture by David Adjaye and FAB

Construction will begin this week on the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture in Washington DC designed by architect David Adjaye. More »

Stadtmuseum Rapperswil-Jona extension
and renovation by :mlzd

Stadtmuseum Rapperswil-Jona extension and renovation by mlzd

Hundreds of circular holes puncture a faceted bronze extension to a fortified museum in Rapperswil-Jona, Switzerland, that is set to reopen next month. More »

Temple to Perspective by Tom Greenall
and Jordan Hodgson for Alain de Botton

Temple to Perspective by Tom Greenall and Jordan Hodgson for Alain de Botton

Following last week’s announcement that writer Alain de Botton plans to build a series of temples for atheists, here are some more images of the first structure planned for the City of London. More »

Alain de Botton plans temples
for atheists


Dezeen Wire:
writer Alain de Botton has announced plans to build a series of temples for atheists in the UK. The first will be a 46 metre-tall black tower designed by architects Tom Greenall and Jordan Hodgson, constructed in London to represent the idea of perspective.  More »

Dezeen Screen: Museo ABC
by Aranguren + Gallegos

Museo ABC by Aranguren + Gallegos

Dezeen Screen: this movie by Spanish agency impresiones [de arquitectura] shows Museo ABC, a brewery in Madrid that’s been converted into a museum by Spanish architects Arranguren & Gallegos. Watch the movie »