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Oasis of Matera – Matera, Italy

Posted in Built by Helena Lopez on September 22, 2025

Image: (1),(2),(3), (4)

Image source: https://coop-himmelblau.at/projects/oasis-of-matera/
Notes: Matera, Italy 
Modern center for research on nature and sustainability
15,000 m ^2 total area
Dug into ground using surrounding sand and rocks to surround building
The Garry Terraces is the largest part and where all the research and residential will be such as dorms and labs.
The plateau has a conference, wellness center, and sundial garden. Then also includes rock restaurant at entrance of quarry
6,452 m ^2 Energy Garden-Solar Panel Field 
Design Architect: Shir Katz
Executive Architect Coop Himmelb(l)au
Structural engineer: B + g Ingenieure Bollinger und Grohmann, Vienna 
MEP Engineer: Energy Design Cody, Graz, Austria
Address: Via D’Annunzio 4/6, Valsinni, Matera, 75029 Italy
AE Interests: Blended into the natural environment research lab, surrounding desert gives earthy feel, more connected to nature of research, open lay out giving spacious inviting environment.
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Sevastopol Opera and Ballet Theater

Posted in Built by Helena Lopez on September 22, 2025

Image: (1), (2), (3), (4), (5)
Image source: https://coop-himmelblau.at/projects/sevastopol-opera-and-ballet-theater/2
Notes:
Opera & Ballet
40m Tall
Wide roof, floating shape surrounding pearl the auditorium
Big windows where one overlooks Soldier and Sailor Memorial and the Black Sea
Plinth extends to bay, to form a cantilevered terrace
11 floors
Owner: Russian Government
General Contractor:  JSC “Stroytransgaz”
Design Architect: Wolf dPrix & Coop Himmelb(l)au
Executive Architect Coop Himmelb(l)au
Structural engineer: Sergey Rudnev
MEP Engineer: Metropolis Group
Civil Engineer: Coop Himmelb(l)au
Landscape design: Wolf dPrix & Coop Himmelb(l)au
Address:  Kapitanskaya Street, Sevastopol, Russia
AE Interests: Building with movement while still visually open and light appearing, levitating in the air, facade includes laminated glass for sun protection and energy saving, skylights embedded in the roof allowing sunlight to flow in
Sources: (1),(2)