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HiLASE
The futuristic HiLASE Centre in the Czech village of Dolní Brežany, to the west of Prague, has been built to house the DiPOLE, a diode-pumped solid state laser (DPSSL) developed to help scientists expand the use of laser technology, and which its Anglo-Czech owners hope will justify a €33m (£24m) investment from the European Commission.
Architect Len + a Architects (David Leníček) Location Dolní Břežany - Czech Republic Company involved Façade systems: Dekmetal / Coil Coater: Euramax Website http://www.euramax.eu -
Pôle Agro-alimentaire du Grand Lyon
Echoing the vibrancy of fresh fruit and vegetables, the Pôle Agro-Alimentaire du grand Lyon is a playful and practical element of the recently relocated wholesale fruit and vegetable market, le Marché de Gros Lyon-Corbas, from where produce from the region is distributed to retailers and restaurants throughout 55 French departments and beyond.
Architect AIA Architectes – Albert Constantin Location Lyon - France Company involved Miralu Website http://www.miralu.fr -
Statoil Offices
After winning first prize in an open competition to design a new building for Norwegian energy producer Statoil, Oslo-based architectural practice a-lab found it had little time to celebrate.
Images courtesy of Luis Fonseca, a-lab and Ivan Brodey
Architect a-lab (Arkitekturlaboratoriet) Location Oslo - Norway Company involved Elval Website http://www.elval.gr