The innovative double-skin façade has a separation between the inner and outer walls that delivers efficient thermal isolation of the interior space. 70,000lbs of stainless steel frames support the entire façade from the second floor. This unique, suspended design creates a clean look at the lower and upper level and allows for support of walking glass surfaces inside the cavity. Photo: Civic Couch

The principle of excellence is also expressed at Pratic’s headquarters – an internationally celebrated and awarded example of industrial architecture.

These photographs capture the jagged roofline of Snøhetta's museum at the Lascaux Caves, which frames a huge replica of world-famous cave paintings

the new cultural center in a newly developing french district has the unique opportunity to begin an architectural language and social relationship to the community,