SANAA, David Chipperfield Architects, and Snøhetta Among Five Finalists for Barcelona’s New Waterfront Cultural Venue, Liceu Mar

David Chipperfield makes final cut in Barcelona cultural hub contest

The Architects’ Journal David Chipperfield makes final cut in Barcelona cultural hub contest David Chipperfield Architects (DCA) has made the shortlist to design a new cultural venue in Barcelona – the only British practice in the runningThe post David Chipperfield makes final cut in Barcelona cultural hub contest appeared first on The Architects’ Journal Gino Spocchia

Rolex Tower Slated for Fall 2026 Opening in Midtown

The Rolex Building, a 30-story office tower at 665 Fifth Ave, in Midtown Manhattan, will open in fall of 2026, replacing a low-rise building Rolex had occupied since the 1970s. Designed by architect Sir David Chipperfield, the 165,000-square-foot tower will house a multi-level Rolex retail space, along with office floors for Rolex and other leading companies including Angeles Wealth Management, which will establish its New York office at 665 Fif…

Rolex to open 30-story David Chipperfield-designed office tower on Fifth Avenue this fall

Rolex on Monday announced its new 30-story flagship at 665 Fifth Avenue will open this fall. Inspired by the watch brand’s signature fluted bezel, the building, designed by Pritzker Prize-winning architect Sir David Chipperfield, will feature a stacked facade with four terraces at each step-back. The 165,000-square-foot building will include a multi-level Rolex retail space, topped by office floors and additional retail tenants, along with ameni…

SANAA, David Chipperfield Architects, and Snøhetta Among Five Finalists for Barcelona’s New Waterfront Cultural Venue, Liceu Mar

Aerial view of the Port Vell area where Liceu Mar is set to be built. Image Courtesy of Gran Teatre del Liceu and Port de Barcelona The city of Barcelona has announced the five finalist teams selected to advance in the international competition for Liceu Mar, a new cultural venue planned for the Port Vell waterfront. Promoted by the Gran Teatre del Liceu in collaboration with the Port of Barcelona, the project is conceived as a second venue for …