Browsing: Architecture

Areuke Spa exposed as a tilted pyramid, designed by Chiasmus Partners garnishes in its limited space in a vibrant charisma. The building magnifies you, attracts you and holds your gaze upon an alley in an old residential area at the heart of Hongdae.

Audrey Irmas Pavilion, unveiled by OMA, elegant with a peculiar shift and tilt, harnesses the tradition and modern civic needs in an ingenious fad. The Audrey Irmas Pavilion for the Wilshire Boulevard Temple marks the first cultural building in the city of angels.

Atyrau Bridge exudes sheer craftsmanship and symbolism blended wondrously by New Moon Architects. Stretching 314 meters long and 10.5 meters wide, the Atyrau Bridge exposes an iconic charm in the historic city of Astaná, Kazakhstan. The bridge revels as an iconic architectural masterpiece set in contemporary Nur-Sultan. Designed by young local architects, it’s elated to become the most picturesque attraction in the historic city.

A simple geometric expression fused by an organically morphed inner form. Louisiana State Museum and Sports Hall of Fame frames a linear edifice designed by Trahan Architects in Natchitoches. The design envisaged horizontal slats in the oldest settlement of Louisiana Purchase, gleams and lustre in the blooming sun. Sitting amiably on the banks of the Cane River Lake, the architects inhaled their inspiration from the riverfront setting. Incorporating early sustainable practices and the 17th-century bousillage building techniques of the French settlers, the design oriented to an elemental angle.

Slicing up in curvaceous curves! Knubben, the iconic and venerable harbour bath of the 1930s, was redesigned and re-invoked by Snøhetta in an eclectic expression. To honour the 300th anniversary of the once ‘Arendal Swimming Club’ in 2023, the facility enshrines a salubrious twist inspired by its original architectural drawings.

A place to learn, grow and play enriches students to accomplish goals and discover new meanings. Jockey Club Innovation Tower, a fluidic craft scored by Zaha Hadid Architects invoke the dynamics of an institution of the future. JCIT, home to the Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU) School of Design and the Jockey Club Design Institute for Social Innovation, soars 15 stories enveloping a 15,000 sq. m tower to accommodate over 1,800 students and staff.

To celebrate the continuum of space and time, an idea lifts off to form a monumental exploration. The Shanghai Astronomy Museum proficiently designed by Ennead Architects; presents a modern-futuristic and immersive museum; trailing to the past, and mirroring the rich history of Chinese astronomy and future space explorations.

KAPSARC (King Abdullah Petroleum Studies and Research Centre) exposes a striking exposition on tectonic oeuvres designed by Zaha Hadid Architects. The non-profit institution for independent research into policies contributes to the most efficient energy usage. The team at KAPSARC promotes social wellbeing to envelop and enrich our planet.

The Baldacchino Of Chiesa Durita approached by DeD Studio aims to inscribe and restore the external and internal fabric of the church, retaining the original silhouette from a distance. The critical design fundamentals integrated openness from within and exposing key vistas into the landscape currently offered and framed by the ruined state.

As the lights go down, the curtain rises to a feisty performance. Reminiscing the wave of a curtain, unveils Kilden,…