Intricately-Patterned Land Art That’s Washed Away by the Tides

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Rieteiland House by Hans van Heeswijk architecten

Rieteiland House is a project by Hans van Heeswijk architecten situated on the island of Ijburg near Amsterdam. This waterside residence is a lovely example of an harmonic combination of use of 'timeless' materials such as glass, steel, concrete and wood. The opened waterfront facade is in a fascinating contradiction to the inner massive core constructed in the center of the house, that rises the full threestorey height of the bilding.

'URBACT Results' brochure

20 URBACT projects have completed their programme of exchange and learning activities in 2011. The project partners have been working relentlessly for three years looking for joint, effective and sustainable solutions to major urban challenges. You will find in this new 'URBACT Results' brochure the results, recommendations and outputs of these projects.

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Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art

"The museum comprises a number of independent structures that form a series of pavilions over and alongside the ponds. The two bridge buildings are located at opposite ends of the north pond. Galleries are contained in the Gallery Bridge while reception, dining and hospitality facilities are housed in the Entry Bridge " -- Safdie Architects

Architect Moshe Safdie placed the buildings at the bottom of the ravine to take advantage of the water and to preserve the mature trees that grew on the high ground. The overall effect is stunning.

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