Powerhouse Company Unveils "The Harmony" Towers on the Amsterdam Zuidas in The Netherlands

Powerhouse Company has just revealed its designs for “The Harmony” in the Amsterdam Zuidas area. Featuring two towers, The Canyon and The Coast, the project aims to blend office spaces, commercial areas, and affordable housing. “The Harmony” establishes a new link between the Zuidas district and the upcoming residential zone of Ravel.

Does Size Really Matter? Debunking the Obsession with Super Tall Buildings

The future Saudi tower designed by Foster + Partners is expected to reach a staggering height of two kilometers. This multibillion-dollar project, towering twice as high as the current record holder, the Burj Khalifa in Dubai, will dominate the skyline of Riyadh, accommodating offices, residences, and entertainment spaces. It forms part of a development program led by Saudi Arabia, driven by the vision of Crown Prince Mohammad bin Salman to establish the country's presence through ambitious, large-scale projects. While these super-tall towers symbolize visibility and global recognition, they face criticism for their extravagant construction costs and environmental impact.

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Nam House / H.BD atelier

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Quảng Long, Vietnam
  • Architects: H.BD atelier
  • Area Area of this architecture project Area:  400
  • Year Completion year of this architecture project Year:  2023

Larapi Child and Family Learning Centre / JAWS Architects

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Brick Manor / Bhutha Earthen Architecture Studio

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Coimbatore, India

Linhai Xiecheng Kindergarten / Atelier RenTian

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Taizhou, China

Meet the 10 Finalists in ArchDaily China's 2024 Building of the Year Awards

Following two exciting weeks of nominations, ArchDaily’s readers have evaluated over 700 projects and selected 10 finalists for the Building of the Year Award China. Architects and enthusiasts participated in the nomination process, choosing projects that exemplify what it means to push architecture forward. These finalists are the buildings that have inspired ArchDaily readers the most, which also reveal the growing trend of Chinese architecture.

Before we get to shortlisted nominees, we want to highlight the values of this awards process — as the world’s largest platform for architecture we are acutely aware of our responsibility to the profession, and to the advancement of architecture as a discipline. Since our mission is directly related to the architecture of the future—inspiring and educating the people who will design the urban fabric of the future—, the trust placed in us by our readers to reflect architectural trends from regions around the whole world creates challenges that we are eager to rise to. The democratically-voted, user-centered Building of the Year Awards is one of the key pillars of our response to these challenges, aiming to tear down established hierarchies and geographical barriers. Here are the 10 finalists of the 2024 China Building of the Year Award, and the voting period will run from March 27th to April 3rd at 23:59(BJT). The final winners will be announced on April 4th, 2024. Click here to see the details and how to vote.

Click the link to vote for your favorite project.

Hopscotch House / JOHN ELLWAY. ARCHITECT

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Woolloongabba, Australia

Wentz Furniture Studio / Marina Miot Arquitetura

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Caxias do Sul, Brazil

Norkus House / Arquit3ctes + West Coast Properties

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Es Cubells, Spain
  • Area Area of this architecture project Area:  222
  • Year Completion year of this architecture project Year:  2024
  • Manufacturers Brands with products used in this architecture project
    Manufacturers:  ByCocoon, ICONICO, Keller

Olivier Apartment / AKA

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Athens, Greece
  • Architects: AKA
  • Area Area of this architecture project Area:  200
  • Year Completion year of this architecture project Year:  2023

“S” House / Gubbins Polidura Arquitectos + MasArquitectos

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Zapallar, Chile
  • Area Area of this architecture project Area:  4521 ft²
  • Year Completion year of this architecture project Year:  2020
  • Manufacturers Brands with products used in this architecture project
    Manufacturers:  Jansen, A-Cero, Anodite, Bercia, Dialum, +6

Moody Nolan Designs Athletic Facility at the Obama Presidential Center in Chicago

The Obama Foundation has released details about the design of a new athletic, program and event facility to take shape at the Obama Presidential Center located on the South Side of Chicago, Illinois. Designed by Moody Nolan, the facility titled Home Court will offer the largest gathering space on the campus, serving as a place for community engagement as well as health and wellness activities. The venue is scheduled to become the first space within the Obama Presidential Center campus to open in late 2025.

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Dot Line Plan Coffee Shop / ODDs&ENDs architects

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  • Area Area of this architecture project Area:  956
  • Year Completion year of this architecture project Year:  2023
  • Manufacturers Brands with products used in this architecture project
    Manufacturers:  Unios, Eagon, NanumTech, The metal

Foster + Partners Unveils Pair of Residential Towers in Dubai, UAE

Foster + Partners has just unveiled the designs of two neighboring residential towers in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. Named VELA and VELA VIENO, the two towers offer waterfront living, providing direct access to the promenade and the marina. Situated in Dubai’s Marasi Bay with a direct view of the Burj Khalifa, the developments are “characterized by a horizontal rhythm, emphasized structure, and strategic voids in the massing.”

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