Designed by Foster + Partners, China's Merchants Bank Tops Out in Shenzhen
Shenzhen's China Merchant’s Bank Headquarters has reached its final construction phase. Designed by Foster + Partners, the project is a prominent element within a larger mixed-use complex, carefully shaping the neighborhood and the city’s dynamic skyline. Designed around the context of the rapidly urbanizing Shenzhen Smart City, the bank and its larger mixed-use components seek to be sustainable developments seamlessly integrating into the existing landscape.
https://www.archdaily.com/1015657/designed-by-foster-plus-partners-chinas-merchants-bank-tops-out-in-shenzhenNour Fakharany
Singapore Architecture City Guide: 18 Projects to Explore in the "Garden City"
Nestled in the heart of Southeast Asia, Singapore stands as a beacon of sustainable urbanization. According to the 2016 Green City Index, the city-state of Singapore was the greenest city in Asia at one point. Renowned as the “City in a Garden,” Singapore has intertwined lush greenery, verdant parks, and new environmental policies into its urban fabric/ After gaining independence in 1965, the city-state stands as a testament to how urban life can integrate with nature.
From the futuristic marvels of the infamous Marina Bay Sands and Jewel Changi Airport by Safdie Architects to the iconic heritage of the former Supreme Court, now the National Gallery Singapore, the city showcases a rich tapestry of styles and influences. The city has also adopted its version of modernism, such as the Colonnade Condominiums, designed by architect Paul Rudolph, and the Pearl Bank Apartments by Tan Cheng Siong. Renowned architects such as Moshe Safdie, Norman Foster, and WOHA, have each left an indelible mark on the city with their innovative designs.
https://www.archdaily.com/1015651/singapore-architecture-city-guide-18-projects-to-explore-in-the-garden-cityNour Fakharany
Architecture Matters 2024: Crisis vs. Crisis
Another edition of the conference Architecture Matters will take place on May 15-16 in Munich, Germany, bringing together architects, city officials, developers, and more professionals who care about the built environment (you can read our report of the 20223 edition). Amidst the current state of affairs, the conference is titled “Crisis vs. Crisis”, to reflect on how the interconnected pressing challenges of housing, climate, and geopolitical issues need to be addressed in order to have positive consequences, and not creating yet another crisis.
Hosted at the House of Communication, recently refurbished by HENN, the conference starts with a thought provoking talk by Linus Neumann, hacker and spokesperson of the Chaos Computer Club, on the state of Cybersecurity and Infrastructure. Among the speakers this year we find Odile Decq (Studio Odile Decq), Anupama Kundoo (Anupama Kundoo Architects), Kåre Stokholm Poulsgaard, (3XN - GXN), Elisabeth Merk (Planning Director City of Munich), among others, including along with a special photo reportage of Beirut by Sergey Pomonarev, and how its current crisis is reflected on the built environment.
https://www.archdaily.com/1015702/architecture-matters-2024-crisis-vs-crisisDavid Basulto
House of Concrete Walls / TRAANSPACE
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Architects: TRAANSPACE
- Area: 6800 ft²
- Year: 2023
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Manufacturers: Grohe, Akanksha Aluminum, American Standard, Auliso, Mitsubishi
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Professionals: Vyom Consultants, Krupalu Consultants, MSP Consultants, Advait Engineers
https://www.archdaily.com/1015576/house-of-concrete-walls-traanspaceHana Abdel
EGO building Mixed Use Building / owolarchitects
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Architects: owolarchitects
- Area: 722 m²
- Year: 2024
https://www.archdaily.com/1015660/ego-building-mixed-use-building-owolarchitectsHana Abdel
Dashali Rural Coffee Bookstore / ZhiXing Architects
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Architects: ZhiXing Architects
- Area: 190 m²
- Year: 2023
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Professionals: Hunan Daotian Design Engineering Co., Ltd
https://www.archdaily.com/1015558/dashali-rural-coffee-bookstore-zhixing-architectsPilar Caballero
House in Shukugawa / Arbol + Ashitaka Architect Atelier
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Architects: Arbol, Ashitaka Architect Atelier
- Area: 43 m²
- Year: 2024
https://www.archdaily.com/1015533/house-in-shukugawa-arbolHana Abdel
University of Idaho Central Credit Union Arena / Opsis Architecture
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Architects: Opsis Architecture
- Area: 66186 ft²
- Year: 2021
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Manufacturers: C.R. Laurence, Cosentino, Draper, Kalwall®, StructureCraft, +40
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Professionals: Hoffman Construction, Hastings & Chivetta, KPFF Consulting Engineers, Parametrix, StructureCraft, +1
https://www.archdaily.com/988510/university-of-idaho-central-credit-union-arena-opsis-architecturePilar Caballero
Marina House / parte arquitetura
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Architects: parte arquitetura
- Area: 259 m²
- Year: 2019
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Manufacturers: Florense, Sherwin-Williams, Broilo Aquecimento, Esquadrias Juchem, Fortlev, +12
https://www.archdaily.com/1015635/marina-house-parte-arquiteturaAndreas Luco
B357 Research Hub / Christensen & Co. Architects
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Architects: Christensen & Co. Architects
- Area: 1498 m²
- Year: 2022
https://www.archdaily.com/1015643/b357-research-hub-christensen-and-co-architectsPaula Pintos
Kolby Winery / ORA
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Architects: ORA
- Year: 2022
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Manufacturers: Laufen, Interior Collection, STREETPARK, Todus
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Professionals: Projekce 21, Atelier Partero, PS Brno, Creatisa design, K4
https://www.archdaily.com/1015609/kolby-winery-oraAnna Dumitru
Tourism Gentrification in the United States: How Short Term Rentals Impact American Cities
Airbnb has undoubtedly disrupted the hospitality industry, inspiring an ecosystem of companies leveraging the sharing economy such as co-living startups. While these companies have achieved impressive financial success, they have been purported to produce problematic effects at the scale of the city. Airbnb, in particular, is alleged to have driven an increase in rental prices in cities already grappling with housing affordability challenges. Much like the case of Uber's impact on urban mobility, Airbnb's rapid growth has caused significant challenges for local governments, demanding comprehensive regulation and a re-evaluation of its functioning at the city scale.
https://www.archdaily.com/1015646/tourism-gentrification-in-the-united-states-how-short-term-rentals-impact-american-citiesAnkitha Gattupalli
Coachella 2024 Installations Explore the Intersection of Art, Music, and Community
The annual Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival has opened in Los Angeles with a selection of large-scale art installations curated by the Public Art Company in collaboration with Paul Clemente. The festival grounds at the Empire Polo Field have been reimagined with three newly commissioned works by a diverse group of artists, architects, and designers. Challenging conventional norms and experimenting with new technologies and artistic expressions, these temporary interventions are an invitation for playful exploration, connection, and contemplation, enhancing the festivalgoer’s experience.
According to Raffi Lehrer, the founder of Public Art Company and Curatorial Advisor for Coachella's art program, the aim of these installations is not to simply adorn the festival but “to create environments that provoke thought, evoke emotion, and encourage a shared experience among all attendees.” By collaborating with artists from different fields, the music festival gains a new perspective, opening up its grounds for experimentation and play.
https://www.archdaily.com/1015647/coachella-2024-installations-explore-the-intersection-of-art-music-and-communityMaria-Cristina Florian
UNESCO World Capital of Architecture 2026: Barcelona and the Capacity of Architecture to Transform Reality
Joining Copenhagen and Rio de Janeiro, Barcelona has been named the UIA’s 2026 World Capital of Architecture by UNESCO. This title recognizes the city’s commitment to promoting the values of architecture, urban planning, and sustainability. Outshining Beijing as the other contender for the 2026 title, Barcelona won the bid with its proposal titled “One today, one tomorrow,” with a plan to host a series of transformative events across all its districts and become a research laboratory analyzing the capacity of architecture to transform reality over time.
https://www.archdaily.com/966002/barcelona-named-unesco-world-capital-of-architecture-for-2026Nour Fakharany
River of Life, Curl Curl House / Sandbox Studio
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Architects: Sandbox Studio
- Area: 319 m²
- Year: 2023
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Professionals: Real Constructions PTY. LTD, Contour Landscape Architecture
https://www.archdaily.com/1015587/river-of-life-curl-curl-house-sandbox-studioHana Abdel
