Construction on the first ramed earth wall at El Gouna’s Art Island is progressing, with a villa mock-up to be completed in 2-3 months. The unique design integrates landscapes within the villas, featuring courtyards and water bodies. Oriented East-West, these walls enhance sustainability and protect against strong winds.
On Earth Day, Studio Seilern Architects (SSA) emphasizes their dedication to sustainability and responsible city design. Christina Seilern reminds us of architects’ role in shaping the future, beyond laws and norms. SSA commits to projects exemplifying sustainable practices, integrating nature, and supporting global objectives like the Paris Agreement for a more equitable future.
Last month, Christina Seilern joined PM Rishi Sunak and others at the groundbreaking for Blackstone’s new European HQ. The sustainable Lansdowne House redevelopment will use recycled materials and promote community and transparency, reflecting a new work space ethos for Blackstone’s future.
Bokšto Skveras has received the 2024 Civic Trust Award and Michael Middleton Special Award for transforming a UNESCO World Heritage site into a multifunctional community space in Lithuania, combining work, culture, leisure, and wellness within a historic architectural framework, contributing to urban regeneration.
International Day of Monuments and Sites (World Heritage Day) – Bokšto Skveras Today is the International Day of Monuments and Sites, also known as World Heritage Day. This year’s theme of “Disaster and Conflict”, examines the enduring relevance of the 1964 Venice Charter six decades later. As stated in the Venice Charter, “Historic monuments and…
Bokšto Skveras featured in Monocle Magazine Studio Seilern Architects’ Bokšto Skveras, a renovation and restoration of a UNESCO World Heritage Site features in the March 2024 issue of Monocle Magazine. The article “Inside Storeys” discusses what makes a well-considered development and presents a selection of new projects which are setting industry benchmarks. Selected as the…
The Design Museum – Studio Seilern Architects Studio Tour On the 11th of January, in collaboration with The Design Museum, we opened our doors to an exclusive behind-the-scenes experience at Studio Seilern Architects. The evening kicked off with a brief introduction, followed by a tour of the studio, showcasing the active creative process of past…
Architecture Masterprize Awards 2023 – Winner Studio Seilern Architects garnered three accolades in this year’s Architecture Masterprize Awards. The restoration and renovation of Boksto Skveras, a UNESCO World Heritage Site in Vilnius, Lithuania, received the award in the “Heritage Architecture” category. Moreover, the Andermatt Concert Hall and El Gouna Conference and Cultural Centre were recognized…
ArchDaily – Building of the Year 2023 (Architect Show 5) Over the weekend at the Architect Show 5 in Athens, Greece, ArchDaily exhibited 40 distinguished projects from Greek and international architectural offices. As part of the special installation, Studio Seilern’s Paros Residence featured amongst the distinguished projects this year. Paros is a private residence that…
AIA New York Roundtable On the 7th of December, Christina Seilern and the principals of Guerin Glass and Paik Architecture took part in an AIA roundtable discussion at the Center for Architecture in New York. The event focused on their practices and a reflection of how early career experiences have shaped their professional trajectory. The…