C3

C3 423 presents several contemporary developments in architectural practice."Parking for good: the public garages gradually turning cities green" shows projects that are innovative examples of how towns can accommodate cars with Antwerp’s new sustainable Park + Ride and the world’s largest bicycle parking in Utrecht. "Small Additions: the interface between now and then", about building extensions that play a role in emphasizing the value and presence of an existing building while responding to the need for additional space. With Robert Koch High School by SSP Rüthnick Architekten and Biot Municipal Building Extension by Atelier EGR. "Sport Halls and Spirituality", shows projects by :mlzd and Nikken Sekkei."Living with Trees in the Sky" looks at three recent examples that are a radical departure from the hard and inert look of normal high-rise architecture which exposes concrete, steel and glass. The first generation of high-rise residential buildings in which vegetation is designed into all levels is emerging. Projects by MVRDV and the first visibly green towers in a Taiwanese city by WOHA.

New Projects
Artisanship meets contemporary architecture
- Site Verrier de Meisenthal _ SO–IL + FREAKS
- Interview _ Florian Idenberg + Michele Woodger
High-density downtown living with heritage
- KAMPUS _ Mecanoo
- Interview _ Rick Splinter + Herbert Wright

Parking for Good
Parking for good: the public garages gradually turning cities green _ Michele Woodger
Antwerp’s new sustainable parking building
- Park + Ride, Antwerp _ HUB
A futureproofed downtown parking garage
- The 9th Avenue Parkade and Innovation Center _ 5468796 Architecture + Kasian
- Interview _ 5468796 Architecture + Michele Woodger
The world’s largest bicycle parking in Utrecht
- Bicycle Parking Stationsplein _ Ector Hoogstad Architecten

Small Additions
Small Additions: the interface between now and then _ Idil Ayral
Vivid geometry for art and community
- Art Gallery Extension of Nanjing University of the Arts _ Atelier Diameter
A school extension with vibrant yellow bridges
- Robert Koch High School _ SSP Rüthnick Architekten
- Interview _ Elisabeth Rüthnick + Idil Ayral
Monumental forecourt at an old chapel
- Biot Municipal Building Extension _ Atelier EGR

Sport Halls and Spirituality
Sport Halls and Spirituality _ Michele Woodger
Linear promenade frames a historic monastery
- Triple Sports Hall, Cantonal School Wettingen _ :mlzd
Athletic space with structural integrity and light
- Waseda University Honjo SHS Senior High School Gymnasium _ Nikken Sekkei

Dwelling Now > Housing
Living with Trees in the Sky
Living with Trees in the Sky _ Herbert Wright
Green towers bring life to business district
- Valley _ MVRDV
Two Chinese towers let 404 trees bloom
- Easyhome Huanggang Vertical Forest City _ Stefano Boeri Architetti
- Interview _ Yibo Xu + Herbert Wright
The first visibly green towers in a Taiwanese city
- Sky Green _ WOHA