Buildings
Church from Future
London studio DOS Architects has designed a catholic church as one would expect in a movie from future. The church should be build in the city of Lagos in Nigeria, Africa and be able to host up to 2000 people. The interior is covered by an aerodynamic skin divided into two parts - two waves, […]
Eco-friendly Soccer Stadium
A brand new soccer stadium in Guadalajara, Mexico has been opened up during the summer and hosted its first match in July. The stadium by french architects Jean-Marie Massaud and Daniel Pouzet has been constructed on demand of very popular Mexican team Chivas. The unique element of the building is a white membrane reminding of […]
Warrnabool campus
A new building by a firm Lyons` has been constructed at the university campus in Warrnabool, Australia. Facade of this builiding is very particular and offers space for offices, conference rooms or domitory for students. All functions of the building can be divided into three levels. The facade is constructed from hexagonal apertures tilted down […]
Fundacio Antoni Tapies
The first goal of the renewal of the Fundació Antoni Tàpies was the necessity to adapt the building to new safety regulations, an overall improvement of the complex, opening up the historic building to the public with new exhibition, archive and educational areas. But the newly reconstructed building seeks, above all, help to consolidate a […]
Grand opening of the tallest tensile structure in the world
The grand opening of the Khan Shatyr Entertainment Centre was recently held in Kazakhstan. This world’s tallest tensile structure was designed by UK-based architectural firm Foster + Partners. People can visit the centre anytime during the year whatever the weather. The Khan Shatyr Entertainment Center was officially opened in the presence of President Nazarbayev. […]
Wellness centre of Kripalu
Massachusetts based architects Peter Rose + Partners have created a yoga and wellness center for Kripalu. Their high-rise building was connected to the existing one by a glaze passageway. The new housing tower offers 80 rooms. The architects aimed for balance of materials, space and colours so that they would not disturb the […]
Eco-building by MVRDV
MVRDV presents its new building “the Pushed Slab” in Paris. It is an energy efficient office building which will be built in the 13th arrondissement of Paris. The 19.000 m2 building will be one of the first low energy buildings realised in France with low energy consumption. The complex is located between […]
Brisbane parking house facade
Urban Art Projects (UAP) in cooperation with the American artist Nedom Kahn, architect Hassell Sydney and the Brisbane Airport Corporation have created an 8-storey, 5 000 square meters large kinetic façade of the parking house at the Brisbane airport. The whole façade is a mesmerising experience for the viewer who can watch the movements of […]
The ARIA Resort & Casino by Pelli Clarke Pelli Architects
The ARIA Resort & Casino is the centerpiece of CityCenter, designed by Pelli clarke architects,on a 67-acre site fronting the Las Vegas Strip. The hotel with 4000 rooms and casino is the tallest structure in CityCenter, redefining the Las Vegas skyline and creating a strong sense of space. The curved shape of the towers creates […]
580 Carroll - Ten arquitectos
Enrique Norten from Ten arquitectos was designed building in the heart of Park Slope, Brooklyn called 580 Carroll. It is a 17 unit residential building – a five story structure made of concrete with an angular glass facade and a striking entrance made of boardwalk cedar plank that runs alongside the buildings private 3,500 square […]