The three-story reinforced-concrete building is located on a formerly empty corner site along Orchard Road, the city’s major shopping boulevard. Because the building required adaptable areas for pop-ups and incubator spaces, the architects had to make the design flexible. But while the future of the building and its program are uncertain, “the one thing we were quite sur...
The design challenge involved reconsidering the 1970s-era sunken plaza which, in its existing configuration, created a disconnect between city and public space. By elevating the entire park to street level and applying a “shared street approach” between Miller Park and the adjacent Miller Plaza, the team strived to create a unified civic space and encourage pedestrian tr...
Spearheaded by the site’s new owner, Atomic Entertainment, the plan involves building a series of lofts, co-working spaces, a boutique hotel, retail, restaurants, and an outdoor concert venue to attract startups and other creatives to the east Atlanta site. A new set of renderings of the Pullman Yard masterplan was recently unveiled, featuring designs by Brooklyn-based s...
Dubai-based Holding Company, Meraas, is committed to enrich Dubai’s tourism industry by rejuvenating Dubai Creek into a new tourism destination – Al Seef. 10 DESIGN is the Design Architect for the Contemporary District of Al Seef, leading the project from concept design all the way through to construction supervision. The contemporary area spans around 670m of the Dub...
the plans see the potential construction of a building on top of the virgl mountain, overlooking the town below. together with a planned cable car structure, also designed by snøhetta, the complex has been conceived as a terrace for the city’s inhabitants. as a new landmark for the area, this elevated public space will still be perceived as being part of the city given i...
characterized by its expressive, terraced green roof, the open-air market will serve as both a hub for tainan’s food supply chain, and a destination for meeting, socializing, and taking in views of the surrounding landscape from the accessible green farming roof. the market transforms and elevates an ordinary aspect of the food industry into a pastoral and experiential ...
the area, characterized by natural hot springs, offers a cheerful and attractive lifestyle. with this in mind, kengo kuma proposed the design of a roadside ‘station’ to embrace crowds within the beauty of the natural landscape. this community center serves as a place for exchange between locals and visiting travelers. the project offers an initial attraction to kazuno ci...
this field is unified as a monumental landscape symbolizing generosity and knowledge. the installation celebrates the unique culture of charitable giving in the united arab emirates with a physical installation that is part of the urban landscape of dubai. the installation is comprised of 1,680 triangular shaped aluminum columns, arrayed like a magnetic field, pointing t...
the structure was chosen ahead of hundreds of other proposals that were submitted as part of a design competition. the contest asked local architects in the early stages of their careers to design a temporary pavilion that promotes sustainability and addresses economic and natural resources.the winning proposal has been designed by new office works, a local architecture ...
Commissioned by the US Department of State, Weiss Manfredi's masterplan is intended to transform the United States Embassy in the city's Chanakyapuri neighbourhood into a "multi-functional campus". The project marks the first update to the 28-acre (11-hectare) compound since its completion in 1959. Designed by 20th-century American architect Stone – was also behind Ne...
The complexity of the metropolis today makes it difficult to support public initiatives, inhibiting the creation of structures that are necessary for the quality of life of the inhabitants. The administration of the city of Buenos Aires, through the Directorate General for Architecture, is carrying out a series of interventions that aim to make up for this lack. The R...
When describing the sculpture, Christian de Vietri says, “In the tradition of meditation, one of the most important teachings is that yogic power (creative energy) arises from inner peace, from the silent meditative mind. ‘Between Heaven and Earth’ serves as a reference point for us to locate that experience within ourselves. Flowing yet still, stormy yet silent, potent ...
The municipal council has worked with the plans for several years. An important element in the area will be a new connecting green space, which among other things runs through the new district of "Karrébyen" and offers new squares and alleys for pedestrians and cyclist. The main alley will extend from Rødovre Centrum passing the City Hall Plaza and run through the new ar...
the plans involved transforming the site into a world-leading cultural hub with hotels and restaurants, plus performance venues and state-of-the-art offices. heatherwick studio and SPPARC are leading the design and implementation of the project, which includes the creation of 2.5 acres of public space. now, six months after the plans were first unveiled, the £1 billion p...
drawing inspiration from the mississippi river, ‘tom lee park’ has been reimagined as a vibrant and dynamic civic space that intends to foster positive encounters and civic pride. the plan also hopes to restore the site’s natural ecology, while better connecting the city to the river. meanwhile, new architecture will reference the historical structures that once operated...
inspired by o’hare’s history as ‘orchard field,’ where the airport’s call signal ‘ORD’ originated, the new global terminal is defined by light-filled spaces and amenities that reflect chicago’s cultural heritage and vision for the future. the design incorporates the latest advances in aviation security and technology design, while meeting the airport’s functional needs ...
Located in the Amsterdam Brettenzone, directly west of the city’s popular Westerpark, MVRDV’s master plan envisions a neighborhood of approximately 750 homes that will range in size, building typology and price. Westerpark West will also follow an “innovative energy master plan” that combines district heating with seasonal thermal energy storage. Spanning an area of 7...
suspended over the entry plaza, the brazilian pavilion for expo 2020 dubai, designed by architect gabriel kozlowski and partners with renowned scenographer gringo cardia, takes the form of a floating nest of tree branches. this sculptural piece generates an inverted topography that is supported by 6 rammed earth walls representing the 6 brazilian biomes. featuring severa...
Considering the highly sensible surroundings of this alpine region, the landscape is transformed, instead of adding discrete pieces to it. By cutting the soil and raising it a platform is gained, which partly floats above the ground. The outer perimeter is made of steel, filled with rubble from the site. The constraints between building and context blur. A small canyon...
Kvarnkullens Park in southwest Ursvik is one of the most important parks in the new district. It remains a green spreading link with coarse pines, rocky edges and traces of cultural plants, but also a place for recreation as well as activity. The park's strategic location in relation to neighboring districts makes it a social node and meeting place for people of all ages...
Blåparken (The Blue Park) is an exciting project which will see the existing site completely rebuilt, some existing trees being preserved, and some very large trees replanted. Geographically, it is at the ends of a wide walking and cycling path which runs through the quarters of Fyrklövern. It is also the lowest point in the planning area, and the focus on the program an...
The expansive Avianca Lounges occupy 37,673 square feet (3,500 square metres) of El Dorado International Airport, creating rest and relaxation spaces for passengers on Colombia's national carrier. Francesc Rifé Studio designed the interiors for the lounge, which is divided into three areas: Enjoy your meal, Stay connected, and Resting. Corridors and service areas h...
The local architecture firm's development was chosen as the winning entry in the contest to execute a phased development of high-density mixed-use towers in Helsinki's Pasila district, north of the city centre. Named Trigoni for the three-sided plans of the towers, the first phase of the Lahdelma & Mahlamäki's development will consists of one 180-metre tall and one 15...
as part of the six-station toronto-york-spadina subway extension, IBI group has completed two stations, finch west and pioneer village, based on a scheme developed with late british designer will alsop. the stations’ design is defined by a fluid, continuous connection from both surface-level entrances down to the platforms, embodying playful, free-flowing movement. warm ...
These movable pavilions can be used for numerous functions. They can serve as playground equipment for children, art objects, meditation rooms, arbours, small rest spaces, public furniture or sheltered seating. In a group of three cubes that recall typical Japanese spaces such as tea houses, they have an impressive impact in public spaces. One section of each cube has be...
Cassidy's project, Productive Landscapes, proposes the construction of the first seed vault south of the equator, as part of a farming research institute set in fertile farmland on the western ascent of the mountain. He developed the concept while studying for a masters on the Architecture and Extreme Environments course at KADK, the architecture and design school at ...
The Rabat-based studio Groupe 3 Architectes has recently completed the airport of the city of Guelmim, in southern Morocco. Often referred to as the Gateway to the Desert, Guelmim is located between the Anti-Atlas mountain chain and the Sahara desert. The 7,000 sqm terminal consists of two double-height halls, divided by a central patio providing light and ventilation...
Studio Weave’s projects are representative of a somewhat typical approach to architecture, playful in its shapes while very engagé in its cultural and social ambitions, which they share with other “young” Brits, such as multi-award winning collective Assemble. Therefore, also in the case of the pavilion that they design in the garden of Northolt’s Belvue School, no refle...
The pavilion designed by Studio Weave in London is part of a larger redevelopment project, with several interventions from Lambeth Bridge to Battersea Park, on the southern bank of the Thames. The general strategy, designed by the Churchman Landscape Architects, provides for the creation of gardens along the river and the reconnection of uneven spaces between them. The f...
Mezzo Atelier has completed a temporary pavilion for Walk&Talk, an interdisciplinary festival held every year in the Azores. The project is inspired by forms and proportions of the traditional Azorean houses. Its structure consists of a series of portals and, like a church, has a free central nave and a perimeter walkway. The wooden frame allows the "house" of the festiv...
The massive riverfront pier site suffered from neglect even before the cyclone hit, but its potential was steadfast. Architectural firm Woods Bagot is at the forefront of the renovation of the pier and adjacent structures and is intent to restore the two-story landmark back to the community hub it once was. Not only will the pier be overhauled and upgraded, the site w...
Located in the heart of the European Quarter, in between the main institutions of the European Union, Place Schuman constitutes the entrance to the EU. The project transforms a heavily trafficked roundabout into an urban space and meeting point. Inspired by the shape of the European Parliaments’ hemicycle, a reflective roof covering an urban agora unites all citizens and...
Dubbed the Taichung Green Corridor, the project will reuse the former rail that traverses Taichung’s downtown and stretches over a mile in length. The project aims to preserve the area’s strong historic character while spurring urban revitalization and improving the area’s biodiversity.Set to begin construction later this year into next year, the Taichung Green Corridor ...
The masterplan for the Battersea Power Station – a Grade-II listed, large former electric power plant along The River Thames – aims to create a mixed-use sustainable development offering commercial and retail functions as well as residential, cultural, and event spaces interspersed with community facilities and a zero-carbon energy plant for the adaptive reuse of the pow...
Thelibrary,which is locatedin the heart of the campus, will have a new auditorium for 430 students.It will include 650 reading and working places forstudents, as well as a study and examination rooms, administrative and storageareas.At the moment the library holds a collection of over 4 million information carriers. The design fulfils the requirements of a 21st century ...
Although in the past, the rail line was a mean of connection, the disused railway acts more as a divider due to its challenging location on the dyke, which impedes the circulation from one side of the tracks to the other. The current proposal will reuse the rail line to connect the different parts of the city in a sustainable way by creating a green corridor for b...
