august

Zibo Grand Theater short-listed at this year's World Architecture Festival award(WAF)in Spain
The Barcelona based event, awarding architectural excellence will judge the new logon designed Zibo Grand Theater this year. Located in Zibo, the birthplace of football and Qi culture, the city has a rich heritage in pottery and ceramics that inspired the architects to design with this in mind. The building is organized in three horizontal units.

You can view the full press release about this short-listing here >>




july

logon is nominated for the 2011 Design Award of the Federal Republic of Germany
The Design Award of the Federal Republic of Germany is the country‘s highest distinction in the field of design. It is known as the ‘Prize of Prizes’. The Prize is sponsored by the Ministry of Economics and Technology and facilitated by the German Design Council. The German Design Award 2011 will showcase up to 25 outstanding projects and achievements in the area of communication design as well as up to 25 projects in the product design category. The logon project 800SHOW was chosen for this prize.




may

logon officially opens its new Shanghai office extension
After months of design and construction, the additional 200sq.m to the shanghai logon office was finally unveiled and opened. The supplementary space is designed to provide additional working and leisure space for employees. It is also equipped with an additional meeting room and with the latest low carbon and energy saving technology. “…this space will help facilitate teamwork and collaboration within our design teams” said Krueger, logon partner and Creative Director. The logon shanghai office, located in a renovated factory now employs about 60 staff.




april

Netherlands Prime Minister J.P. Balkenende visits the Dutch Culture Centre @ 800SHOW
The Dutch Prime Minister hosted a round table conference at the Jing’An room in the Dutch Culture Centre located at 800SHOW; an official Shanghai World Expo site. He also was onsite to visit the newly opened exhibition Double Infinity. The Prime Minister Mr. Jan Peter Balkenende was warmly welcomed by the vice Governor Mr. Lu Xiaodong of the Jing’An District, Shanghai. To read click here >>




april

Chinese real estate media portal guandian.com published an article on 800SHOW Creative Park
Chinese real estate media portal guandian.com published an article on 800SHOW Creative Park In April. The Guandian article included a full coverage of 800SHOW Creative Park and events at the Dutch Culture Centre (DCC). Netherlands will be officially represented at the Shanghai Expo 2010 by the Dutch pavilion at the expo site and the Dutch Culture Centre (DCC). To learn more about this article click here >>




march

Dutch Culture Centre launches official 2010 Shanghai Expo venue
On March 6th the Dutch Culture Centre (DCC) officially launched the first of its two 2010 Shanghai Expo pavilions, located at logon designed 800SHOW creative park. Holland is the only country with two Expo pavilions and is dedicating its 800SHOW location to display both Dutch and Chinese arts and culture for 6 months. The venue will also host numerous events and exhibitions during the time of the expo. The Dutch Culture Centre’s full program can be found at www.2010dcc.com




march

logon acquires new Vanke renovation project in Northern China
logon Shanghai acquires adaptive reuse project from China Vanke Co., Ltd. located in Changchun, in China’s northern Jilin Province. The former 1948 engine factory will be renovated into a mixed-use facility including office, residential and leisure functions. To learn more about logon projects click here >>




february

Creative Director of logon Shanghai Frank Krueger speaks at DAM/DAZ Berlin conference M8 Architecture in China
Creative Director Frank Krueger speaks at the Berlin conference M8 Architecture in China Organized by DAM and DAZ. A number of well know China architects were among the participants discussing the future of architecture design and development in China’s cities. To learn more about logon events click here >>




january

Industry magazine Interior Design publishes article on renovation project 800SHOW
Interior Design’s January 2010 issue publishes a feature article about logon renovation project 800SHOW. The feature includes comments from logon Creative Director Frank Krueger on the project and the development of creative parks in China. Read more in our media highlights >>




january

Four logon projects published in Housing Design annuals
2010 industry annual book Housing Design features four logon projects including Shuhe Villa Resort, The World club-villas in Tianjin, Yangqiao Park Public Business Center and the Jining Hong Kong Mansion. To learn more about logon media highlights click here >>




january

logon wishes you a happy 2010
2009 has been a very successful year for us. We wish all our friends, clients and business partners a happy 2010, and to continue this success together!



 

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