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OMA (Office for Metropolitan Architecture) is an international architecture firm founded in 1975 by Dutch architect Rem Koolhaas and Greek architect Elia Zenghelis. OMA is known for its innovative and experimental designs that often challenge traditional architectural conventions. The firm has completed numerous projects worldwide, including public buildings, private residences, cultural centers, and urban planning projects. OMA is recognized for its use of cutting-edge technology, interdisciplinary approach, and rigorous research methods.
Rem Koolhaas, a figure synonymous with theoretical audacity and urban provocations, ventured into residential architecture with his Dutch House project (1992-1994). While less renowned than his urban-focused projects, this house…
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As a discipline, architecture possesses a profound depth that draws upon a vast reservoir of research, theory, and thought, often hidden beneath the surface of physical structures. Whether you’re a…
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With several years of residence in Quebec City under his belt, acclaimed photographer Félix Michaud provides a distinctive perspective on the architectural magnificence of OMA’s Pierre Lassonde Pavilion at the…
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In 1998, Jean-François Lemoine, a French newspaper publisher, was searching for an architect to design a new home when he suffered a car accident that left him partially paralyzed. This…
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A building has at least two lives – the one imagined by its maker and the life it lives afterward – and they are never the same. – Rem Koolhaas
Strategically positioned at the gateway to Magdeburger Harbour and serving as the terminus of an urban axis that stretches from the inner Alster to the river Elbe, Hamburg’s upcoming complex…
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