IGA Istanbul VIP Terminal //Tabanlioglu Architects
Location: Istanbul, Turkey. Architect: Tabanlioglu Architects. Intended for the reception of private jets and scheduled flight passengers, the VIP terminal is built in an organic form that draws inspiration from a flower that is symbolic of Istanbul. The roof of the structure’s three main volumes—the domestic VIP Passenger Service Area (655m2), the international VIP Passenger […]
48-56 Ebury Bridge Road //EPR Architects Ltd
Location: London, England. Architect: EPR Architects Ltd. Ebury Bridge Road, which is located on a corner site next to the Chelsea Barracks building, will offer 44 excellent rooms for senior persons with dementia. The programme addresses Westminster’s severe lack of available beds for this purpose, which is the second-lowest among all London boroughs. Innovatively reflecting […]
King Salman Cultural Centers //Ricardo Bofill taller de Arcquitectura
Location: Diriyah, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Architect: Ricardo Bofill taller de Arcquitectura. As part of the Crown Prince’s Vision 2030 strategy to expand tourism in the nation, the Diriyah Gate Development Authority’s masterplan, which is located on the outskirts of Riyadh, seeks to establish the Kingdom’s premier historic tourism destination. The 14 square kilometres, $50.6 billion […]
Mawei Shipbuilding Library //WJ Studio
Location: Fuzhou, Fujian Province, China. Architect: WJ Studio. Zuo Zongtang (General Tso) founded the first naval academy, Fuzhou Naval Academy, in 1886 in what is now Fuzhou’s Mawei area. Since that time, Mawei has developed into the modern Chinese navy’s birthplace, and a thriving shipbuilding culture has emerged. The library, which is now housed at […]
Octagon Theatre Yeovil //Feilden Clegg Bradley Studios
Location: Yoevil, England. Architect: Feilden Clegg Bradley Studios. The Johnson Hall, a multipurpose building, was erected in 1974 and opened as the Octagon Theatre, which is situated south of Yeovil’s town centre. It has evolved into a dedicated theatre venue over time, delivering a varied and well-liked programme in locations much beyond its original scope […]
Shanneng Smart Industry Building //Chapman Taylor
Location: Haikou, Hainan Province, China. Architect: Chapman Taylor. Shanneng Smart Industry Building, with a total land area of 11,155 square metres and a total investment of 1.46 billion RMB, is situated in Jiangdong New Area Economic Zone (ecological CBD) in Haikou, China. A multidimensional, three-dimensional, and ecological garden space has been developed in the Haikou […]
Kish Building //Fluid Motion Architects
Location Tehran, Iran. Architects: Fluid Motion Architects. Tehran’s Kish Office Building is situated in a rectangular space of 25 by 39 metres. The project’s main volume, which has a building coverage of 25 x 25, is located on a northern lot of the property. Due to the square shape of the office floors, an inner […]
Chengdu Science Fiction Museum //Zaha Hadid Architects
Location: Chengdu, Sichuan Province, China. Architect: Zaha Hadid Architects. The Chengdu Science Fiction Museum, which is now under construction, will serve as the primary location for the 81st World Science Fiction Convention (Worldcon) and Hugo Awards later this year. In China, Chengdu is one of the top cities for the development of science fiction literature. […]
Wuhan Central Library //MVRDV
Location: Wuhan, Hubei Province, China. Architect: MVRDV. The competition to build a new library for Wuhan, which is tipped to become one of the biggest libraries in China, has been won by MVRDV, working with UAD. The expansive project includes reading and studio areas, different study environments, and connections to the neighbourhood through three significant […]
Harbin Grand Theater //MAD Architects
Location: Harbin, Heilongjiang Province, China. Architect: MAD Architects. The Harbin Grand Theater appears to have been carved by natural forces as it is tucked away along the north bank of the Songhua River in Harbin. The two-theatre complex, which was built to host Harbin’s renowned Symphonic Orchestra, has a capacity of 2,000 people. Even while […]
Jingdezhen Imperial Kiln Museum //Studio Zhu Pei
Location: Jingdezhen, Jiangxi Province, China. Architect: Studio Zhu Pei. The Jngdézhèn Imperial Kiln Museum, which opened in 2020, is constructed of vast brick vaults intended to let natural light enter in a nod to traditional brick kilns. It is the first museum in China to feature the archaeological restoration of imperial porcelain from the Ming […]
Liyang Museum //CROX Architects
Location: Liyang, Jiangsu Province, China. Architect: CROX Architects. Completed in 2019, the nature and cultural history of the Chinese city of Liyang served as inspiration for the new museum of Liyang, which is flowing and organic. A new museum that focuses on local history is situated like a pebble next to a lake in the […]
NIO Delivery Center Shanghai Jiading Nanxiang Building //Kokaistudios
Location: Jiading district, Shanghai, People’s Republic of China Architect: Kokaistudios The largest delivery facility operated by NIO to date adheres to a lifestyle-focused interior design model developed by Kokaistudios for the electric car manufacturer. The structure, which is housed inside of a former factory, has just undergone renovations to become a local landmark thanks to […]
The EXO //Shay Cleary Architects
Location: Dublin 1, Ireland Architect: Shay Cleary Architects The tallest office structure in Ireland is the iconic EXO building by Shay Cleary Architects. The building, a singular engineering challenge, has a remarkable and highly inventive external exoskeleton that serves as the major structural support, leaving a floor plate largely devoid of columns and paying homage […]
Ivanhoe Grammar Sports & Aquatic Centre //McIldowie Partners
Location: Melbourne, Australia Architect: McIldowie Partners Ivanhoe Grammar School’s Sports & Aquatic Centre is a leading sporting and educational facility that manages a difficult brief within rigorous planning regulations and a sensitive residential and landscape setting. It is situated on a steeply sloping site along Ivanhoe’s famous Boulevard. The project got underway after the school’s […]
The Break House //MU Architecture
Location: Saint-Hyppolite, Quebec, Canada Architect: MU Architecture The Break Residence, located in the Laurentians area of Quebec, was built on the shore of Lake Revdor. Depending on how it is approached—from the lake or the ground—it shows a distinct face. This opulent home, which embodies the concept of “home,” helps to realize a man’s desire […]
Gateway Building //Scott Brownrigg
Location: Cambridge, England Architect: Scott Brownrigg On the famed Cambridge Science Park, a spectacular new 210,000-square-foot gateway development has been finished. For Trinity College and TUS Park, the gateway building was created by international architectural firm Scott Brownrigg and developed by property consultants Bidwells. The development, known as Building 1&2, is the last of Cambridge […]
The Nest Art Center //M Moser Design and Architecture
Location: Shenzhen, south east China Architect: M Moser Design and Architecture (Shanghai) Co., Ltd. The Nest Art Center was intended as a continuation of significant art spaces developed in communities surrounding the Greater Bay Area from the very beginning of its creation (consisting of Hong Kong, Macao, and nine cities in Guangdong). It strives to […]
Dongguan City University Campus //HENN
Location: Dongguan, Guangdong, China Architect: HENN As the third mainland location for the City University of Hong Kong, CityU Dongguan will link leading academics and business partners along the Greater Bay Area Technology Innovation Corridor and develop a lively and varied university area in the Pearl River Delta. The 300,000m2 campus, which houses the faculties […]
Datong Art Museum Building //Foster+Partners
Location: Datong, Shanxi Province, China Architect: Foster+Partners A significant new cultural destination in China, the Datong Art Museum, opened to the public in January 2022 with a special exhibition of oil paintings created by regional artists. It is one of four significant structures that make up the cultural plaza in Datong New City and is […]