Zaha Hadid Architects (ZHA) recently presented their latest project – Zugló City Centre in Budapest’s 14th district. On a nearly seven-hectare plot between Bosnyák Square and Rákos Creek, the project blends new civic areas surrounded by nature with houses, stores, and offices. Zugló City Centre connects with the re-established natural ecosystem at Rákos Creek by […] More
In 2019, the Hyundai Development Company commissioned UNStudio to design a superior, green, mixed-use neighbourhood in Seoul; a smart ’10-minute city’ for the new digital economy, where open innovation, green energy, and diversity combine to create an attractive and productive area to live, work, and play. Take a look at the complete story after the […] More
Permanent public structures such as social halls, sports halls, and public exhibitions are not only expensive to set up, but they require a lot of planning and time. Organizers resolve to temporary public buildings such as clear span buildings and industrial tents for events and other public needs. There are also small public structures such […] More
Makhno Studio designed this innovative settlement concept on Mars. Although there is no indication of probable Mars colonization at this time, the designers took the liberty to express their vision of our lives away from earth. Plan C is a self-contained settlement whose exterior walls must be constructed using 3D printers. The settlement should be […] More
KCAP have updated their winning design for the Sewoon Grounds project in Seoul, South Korea. The redevelopment project aims to transform Sewoon District #4 into a sustainable mixed-use area including offices, retail, and urban industry. The design proposes a dynamic multi-dimensional district that enhances the urban quality and provides harmonic integration with the unique historical […] More
Skylab Architecture designed the Des Moines Marina Steps in Des Moines, Washington. It’s designed as a catalyst public-private project at the Des Moines Marina to create a connection between the Puget Sound waterfront and the uphill central city while celebrating commerce, community, and views. Take a look at the complete story after the jump. From the […] More
Architect Rui Mendes Ribeiro recently completed works on the renovation project of the Municipal Market of Famalicão in the northern of Portugal. The sculptural structure that coverS the renovated market is inspired by the shape created in the old tower, these shapes are projected with sunlight giving more life to the market throughout the day. […] More
Snøhetta is proposing a reconstruction and extension of the 1937-built harbor bath Knubben as a gift to the people of Arendal, Norway. Originally closed in the 1960s, the new knubben is interpreted as an architectural response to the past, conserving vital parts while emphasizing the town of Arendal as an urban destination for national and […] More
For a myriad of reasons, many Americans have lost their sense of community. The past 18 months have accelerated this phenomenon and now the New York Times has noted the widespread nature of this feeling. Architecture can have a lot of influence in bringing back a sense of community and shared space; indeed, in the […] More
PROL recently completed this stunning lighting design project for the urban renewal project of Beijing CR Land Galleria Shopping Center Instreet Renovation.Through active lighting design interventions in public space, PROL was committed to make Instreet an urban spiritual oasis with both functionality and quality. Discover more after the jump. More
Heading towards South East China, in the province of Hunan, we will find Liling World Ceramic Art City. A landmark in its own right, that at its inception was in the middle of nowhere, right by an unfinished highway. More
The Development Vision Fellenoord/Internationale Knoop XL Eindhoven, The Netherlands, has been adopted unanimously by the Eindhoven City Council and approved for further development. KCAP designs and manages for and in cooperation with the municipality of Eindhoven the development vision to transform the mono-functional station area into a future-proof, lively, and mixed urban district. Discover more […] More