Browsing Tag »Iconic architecture«
→ July 24, 2009
C. F. Møller Architects and Norwegian firm Kristin Jarmund Arkitekter cooperate to design a new landmark for Oslo. A high-rise development, located at Norways most important traffic hub in central Oslo, and with fantastic views of the waterfront and fjord-landscape beyond. The project is expected to be completed within 3-5 years.
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Tags: C. F. Møller Architects, Europen architecture, Iconic architecture, Kristin Jarmund Architects, Norway, Skyscrapers, Waterfront architecture
→ July 4, 2009
Mixed use tower in San Jose de Costa Rica, designed by Spanish firm Moho Architects which is currently in schematic design stage and is expected to be completed in 2012.
+ Project description courtesy of Moho Architects
Rising above the skyline of San Jose in Costa Rica, this mixed use tower will be a new landmark, providing [...]
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Tags: Costa Rica, ESD design, Green architecture, Iconic architecture, Moho Architects, Skyscrapers, South American architecture
→ June 24, 2009
Copenhagen architects BIG – Bjarke Ingels Group has won an International Competition to design Tallinn’s new City Hall.
+ Press release courtesy of BIG
BIG wins an International Competition to design Tallinn’s new City Hall
An international idea contest was held for Tallinn’s new City Hall in Estonia and the best concept was presented by the Bjarke Ingels [...]
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Tags: BIG, City hall, Contemporary architecture, Europen architecture, Iconic architecture
→ June 23, 2009
Aqua Tower by Studio Gang Architects in Chicago has a beautiful vertical topographical pattern which is defined by outdoor terrace projections. These outdoor terraces gradually change from floor to floor over the height of the building that presents a sculptural appearance to the city.
+ Project description courtesy of Studio Gang Architects
Aqua Tower is an 82-story [...]
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Tags: Balcony, Fluid form, Iconic architecture, Skyscrapers, Studio Gang Architects, USA architecture
→ May 4, 2009
Copenhagen architects BIG and Mexico practice Michel Rojkind architect have won cultural competition in Mexico. The New Tamayo Museum will sit on steep hillside with large cross-shaped roof-top platform overlooking Mexico city.
+ Project description provided by architect, BIG
New Tamayo Museum overlooking Mexico City – BIG and Michel Rojkind win cultural competition in Mexico.
Set upon a [...]
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Tags: BIG, Competition, Features, Iconic architecture, Lattice screen, Mexico, Museum, Perforation, Rojkind Arquitectos, Skin, South American architecture
→ April 22, 2009
Ruta del Peregrino Lookout Point, designed by Swiss architects HHF architects.
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Context and shape of the building
Ruta Peregrino is a path that goes from Ameca to Talpa de Allende, in the State of Jalisco near Guadalajara, Mexico. During holy week, about 2 million people walk along this pilgrimage path? The [...]
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Tags: Concrete, Creative design, HHF architects, Iconic architecture, Mexico, South American architecture
→ April 2, 2009
Located in the southwestern part of Inner Mongolia, in Ordos City, the Kaokaoshina New District is an emerging art and cultural district organized by Ai Wei Wei. Kaokaoshina is positioned to be a thriving tourist destination, in anticipation, the development calls for a series of villas for people to live and visit to experience this [...]
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Tags: China architecture, Features, Iconic architecture, Perforation, Skin, Theater, Yazdani Studio
→ March 22, 2009
A young Sweden based architecture firm Visiondivision believes in strong concepts and constantly re-investigating their role as architects by always pushing the limits of their field of work and the strategies of their design. Tornado, is an entry for an opera competition in Taiwan which was a collaboration with Markus Wagner, a member of Svensk [...]
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Tags: China architecture, Competition, Contemporary architecture, ESD design, Features, Iconic architecture, Skyscrapers, Theater, Visiondivision
→ March 15, 2009
Regium Waterfront project designed by London practice Zaha Hadid Architects for the Municipality of Reggio Calabria in southern Italy. The project composed of 3 separated elements that will house a museum of Mediterranean history and performing art center, serving a gathering place for all ages.
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Tags: Europen architecture, Fluid form, Iconic architecture, Performing Arts Center, Waterfront architecture, Zaha Hadid
→ December 25, 2008
The new Campagneplein dormitory with 87 apartments at Twente University campus, Enschede, Netherlands is designed by Arons and Gelauff Architects. The building features a nine stories high climbing wall on one side, this climbing wall was an integral part of the building’s design from the first design sketches, whereby the wall and the apartments helped [...]
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Tags: Concrete, Contemporary architecture, Europen architecture, Iconic architecture
→ November 27, 2008
The renovation project for the mother house of the Deaconess Community of St-Loup was awarded to Localarchitecture and architect Danilo Mondada.
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Tags: Contemporary architecture, Features, Iconic architecture, Localarchitecture, Religous architecture, Timber, Wood
→ November 18, 2008
Ian Bryan Architects designed a 14 storey tower in Walter Jinonice Development that will act as a visual focal point and landmark for the whole development. The incredible tower ideally inclined towards highway is to expose the visual connection to the public
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Tags: Contemporary architecture, Europen architecture, Features, Glass, Iconic architecture, Skyscrapers
→ November 6, 2008
Dutch architects MVRDV and Danish co-architects ADEPT have won a competition to design the Rødovre Skyscraper in Copenhagen, Denmark. By creating a tower that is basically a grid structure with a minimal pixel size, any configuration can be imagined and filled in.
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Tags: Contemporary architecture, Europen architecture, Features, Iconic architecture, MVRDV, Skyscrapers
→ October 20, 2008
Type: Competition, 3rd prize
Project: Italian Pavillion for Expo Shanghai 2010
Architect: BiCuadro Architects
Location: Shanghai, China
Images © BiCuadro Architects
The first prize winner of the contest: “Better City, Better Life” for Shanghai Expo 2010 was BIG, Bjarke Ingels Group – Denmark Pavillion. Here again the 3rd prize winner Italian Pavillion, designed by BiCuadro Architects.
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Tags: China architecture, Competition, Contemporary architecture, Features, Iconic architecture, Italy, Pavilion, Steel, Structure