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Times of Oman
14-07-2025
- General
- Times of Oman
Oman Across Ages Museum wins 2025 International Chapter Award for Public Architecture
Manah - Oman Across Ages Museum in the Wilayat of Manah, A'Dakhiliyah Governorate, has won the 2025 International Chapter Award for Public Architecture. The award was conferred on the museum by the Australian Institute of Architects. The museum merited the award for its prominence in the category of international projects. The award was announced at the Australian Pavilion at Osaka Expo 2025 in Japan. Oman Across Ages Museum had been designed by the "COX Architecture" Australian firm. This award caps the museum's success story as an architectural project that embodies environmental and cultural values, while at the same time maintaining the spirit of innovation in global architecture. The head of the jury that adjudicated the rankings said that the entries submitted this year highlighted diversity in terms of geographical, cultural and environmental challenges addressed by the winning designs. He explained that the winning designs responded to the aforementioned challenges through their high quality of materials, precision in detail and harmony with their physical entourage. Oman Across Ages Museum is one of the most prominent cultural projects in the Sultanate of Oman. It embodies the country's historical and cultural depth by portraying local identity during a period of more than 800 million years. The museum offers an interactive experience using advanced display technologies.
National Post
29-04-2025
- Business
- National Post
Sapphire Balconies Partners with Kindred Construction and Public Architecture to Deliver Sustainable Solutions for Vienna House in Vancouver
Article content VANCOUVER, British Columbia — Today, Sapphire Balconies (Sapphire) announces its pivotal role in bringing sustainable, prefabricated balcony designs to the Vienna House residential development, a near-zero-emissions rental apartment community in East Vancouver. Developed in partnership with the Province of British Columbia, through BC Housing, Kindred Construction, and Public Architecture, Vienna House represents the future of sustainable, community-focused living in Vancouver. Article content Article content Vienna House is an affordable rental apartment community that champions innovation and sustainability, incorporating advanced building techniques such as hybrid mass timber construction, Passive House design principles, and prefabricated building components. Sapphire brings innovation and sustainability to the forefront with their proprietary prefabricated aluminum balconies, a solution that combines practicality with environmental advantages and energy efficiency. Article content 'We're pleased to collaborate with Kindred Construction and Public Architecture to create housing that not only enhances community living, but also leads the way in sustainable residential design,' said Luke Haughton, President and Managing Director at Sapphire Balconies. 'Vienna House is a tremendous opportunity to showcase our commitment to forward-thinking, eco-friendly solutions.' Article content Developed in partnership with the Province, through BC Housing, Public Architecture, and Kindred Construction, the project aims to provide safe, affordable, and environmentally responsible housing for Canadian residents. The community will consist of 123 units, including 57 family units, all mixed between deep subsidy, rent geared to income, and affordable market rental units. Article content This collaboration marks a significant step forward in Sapphire's work in Canada, as part of a broader commitment to sustainable construction practices. Prefabricated offsite, these lightweight, modular balconies are faster to install and significantly improve safety during construction, as they can be mounted from inside patio door openings. Article content Sapphire's aluminum balconies are engineered with sustainability and efficiency in mind, and their materials boast a 19% reduction in embodied carbon compared to traditional concrete balconies. Sapphire's balcony design is more thermally efficient, reducing energy consumption and enhancing sustainability, while its lighter structure compared to concrete alternatives makes transportation and installation more efficient, cutting transport-related emissions. Article content Article content Article content Article content Contacts Article content Article content Article content
