We are already familiar with the expression "walls have ears," but a wall that moves like a living organism, seeming to breathe, is somewhat surprising!

A “Kinetic Wall” offers an alternative future, an architecture that is materially and spatially dynamic of both natural and synthetic/recycled materials.

The idea of ​​building a public swimming pool floating in the East River came as a consequence of hot summers in New York and the lack of recreational aquatic areas in the city, prevented by the rivers need for treatment and infrastructure.

The project is called + Pool and aims to build a floating pool capable of filtering river water, and provide at the same time a clean, safe and natural environment, where everyone can swim.

The scope of the FAD AWARDS 2014 covers the Iberian Peninsula and the islands belonging to Spain and Portugal. All works finished between 1 January and 31 December 2013 can apply in the following categories: Architecture, Interior Design, City and Landscape, and Temporary Interventions.

The deadline for the proposed works and presentation of the relevant material to the FAD AWARDS 2014 on this call will end at 12:00 pm on 29 January 2014.

After the announcement of the winner building last month, the granting ceremony of the 13th edition of the European Union Prize for Contemporary Architecture – Mies van der Rohe Award will take place in 7th of June presenting the awards to the prize winner: Harpa Reykjavik Concert Hall and Conference Centre by Henning Larsen Architects, Studio Olafur Eliasson, and Batteríið Architects.

About the magnificent building designed by the Icelandic and German teams, Wiel Arets, the president of the jury highlights: “The ever-changing play of coloured light (...)

Three Portuguese projects are among the winners of the International Prize Building of the Year 2015, by Archdaily that annually awards projects that stand out for innovation: spatial, social, material and technical.

Among the 9 Portuguese projects nominated from the 70 finalists chosen from a universe of 3,500 projects around the world, three of them were victorious.