A retirement complex in Hampstead explores community, form and materiality
The Oren in Hampstead is a senior living apartment project consisting of 46 units that was created by the architectural…
Architecture
Contemporary Architecture
Architecture considered through its spatial, cultural and technical dimensions. This section examines design ideas, building traditions and the relationship between individual works and the conditions in which they are produced.
Explore architectural projects and building studies, connect them with cities and urbanism, and follow the questions developed in architectural research.
Who Pays for the Song We Dance To
There are moments in architecture when the entire profession collapses into one question.Not a question of structure or budget or…
Villa Omah Prana explores a courtyard-centered residential model in Payangan
Located in the highland area of Payangan, Bali, Villa Omah Prana is an architectural project that links the landscape, structure…
Sydney Opera House Engineering Solving the Unbuildable Icon: Triumph and Tragedy
Introduction: The Vision of a Sculptural LandmarkThe Sydney Opera House stands as one of the most recognizable and revered Buildings…
Gardens by the Bay Engineering a Sustainable Vertical Forest
Introduction and Strategic Vision: A “City in a Garden”The National Mandate for a Green MetropolisSingapore’s “Gardens by the Bay” is…
Beijing Daxing International Airport The Organic Metropolis of Air Travel
Introduction and Strategic Vision: A Gateway to Global AmbitionThe Necessity of a Mega-Hub and Urban IntegrationBeijing Daxing International Airport (PKX)…
Salma Tower in São Paulo A Modern Model of Biophilic Architecture and Sustainable Office Spaces
IntroductionSalma Tower São Paulo represents a unique model that combines contemporary architecture with sustainability, offering a new experience for office…
Shenzhen Cultural Nexus A Unified Landmark of Art, Knowledge, and Urban Life
Shenzhen: A City Redefining the Dialogue Between Architecture and CultureAt the heart of Shenzhen, the Shenzhen Cultural Nexus, an integrated…
Asllan Rusi Spherical Sports Palace in Tirana A Functional and Sustainable Architectural Landmark
IntroductionThe Asllan Rusi Spherical Architectural Landmark in the heart of Tirana rises as a massive sphere over 100 meters in…
Front House A Model of Sustainable Architecture on Amami Island
IntroductionThe Front House project is a living example of how architecture can adapt to natural environments. It also responds effectively…
Scaife Hall Architecture That Merges with the Hill to Redefine the University Landscape
Within the layered terrain of a distinguished university campus, Scaife Hall emerges as an architectural and philosophical exploration. The building…
Retirement Living in Shanghai An Architectural Experience for the Third Age
In one of Shanghai’s neighborhoods, a new architectural project redefines post-retirement living. It transforms architecture from a mere shelter into…
Levi’s Stadium 2026 10 Architectural Insights Before Super Bowl LX
IntroductionLevi’s Stadium 2026 stands as a prime example of the integration of innovative architecture and digital technology in modern sports…
Villas on Rio Student Residences Innovative Student Housing in the Heart of Austin
Austin, TexasVillas on Rio Student Residences, a leading student housing in Austin, is located in the vibrant West Campus neighborhood….
Harbin Grand Theatre Engineering The Undulating Challenge in a Freezing Environment
Architectural Vision: The Organic Fusion of Structure and LandscapeThe Harbin Grand Theatre, designed by MAD Architects led by Ma Yansong,…
Taipei 101 Engineering Resilience Against Earthquakes and Asian Typhoons
Engineering Vision: Cultural Icon and Site ChallengeTaipei 101 is an architectural and Engineering masterpiece that bridges modern technology and traditional…
Qiantang Bay Art Museum in Hangzhou Where Water Meets the City
Architecture as a Bridge Between Nature and CivilizationThe Qiantang Bay Art Museum stands on the banks of the Qiantang River…
Lakhta Center Engineering: Torsion Innovations, Floating Foundations
Architectural Vision and Lakhta Center Engineering Challenges The Lakhta Center in St. Petersburg, the tallest building in Europe, represents a…
The Ismaili Center in Houston Architecture Between Contemplation and Identity
IntroductionThe Ismaili Center in Houston stands as a distinctive architectural statement that bridges spirituality and urban openness. Its design translates…
The Shard Engineering Structural Innovations in Skyscrapers
Architectural Vision and Structural Challenges The Shard is the tallest building in Western Europe. Italian architect Renzo Piano designed the…
The Jiaozhou Bay Bridge Advanced Marine Construction
Technical Mandate and Scale DefinitionThe Jiaozhou Bay Bridge, officially the Qingdao Haiwan Bridge, is a colossal civil Project. Its core…
