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End of works of the biggest theater in the African continent. The Grand Théâtre of Rabat required an investment of nearly two billion dirhams and is an icon of cultural and artistic renewal of the Kingdom’s capital. The last straight line…
The start of the construction of Tropicalia in Rang-du-Fliers (Pas-de-Calais), which is presented as the largest tropical greenhouse in the world, is causing debate. Some see it as a tourist asset, others as an ecological aberration. It is the largest tropical…
A new district housed in a 12-story building is the crazy new project of architect Jean Nouvel, designer of the Philharmonie de Paris, the Fondation Cartier and the Louvre Abu Dhabi. It will be located in Gennevilliers (Hauts-de-Seine), on the…
It was recently the anniversary of Austrian architect Victor Gruen’s birth, and a group of his enthusiasts decided to inaugurate the first Gruen Day. The organizers’ intention was to celebrate his work on shopping malls, his main legacy; a typology that…
Akon is famous for having been an ultra-popular RnB singer during the 2000s, notably with his singles Lonely or Smack That with Eminem. In recent years, the man does not really rock the charts but remains very busy. Of Senegalese origin,…
Dubai, Saudi Arabia or Iraq? One of these three countries will hold the record for the world’s tallest skyscraper in the next decade. But the United States could then dethrone them. The American company Arconic has just unveiled a crazy…
The late star architect Zaha Hadid’s office is planning to construct a huge skyscraper that is supposed to create a public space in Shenzhen. “Shenzhen Bay Super Headquarters Base”: that’s the name of the latest project by Zaha Hadid Architects –…
After eight years of construction, the Great Mosque of Algiers (Djamaa el Djazair) opened its doors. This impressive religious building was designed on the basis of plans by German architects and engineers, and built by a Chinese construction company, according…
Oppo plans to set up its research and development department in Hangzhou, near Shanghai. To build it, it has called on Danish architect Bjarke Ingels and his studio BIG, which has designed the O-Tower, a tower that takes the shape…
Are you an architect, a graphic designer, a student or just interested in the field of 3D architecture? Trust me finding the right 3D modeling software to start in this field is key. To progress serenely and learn all the…
Qiddiya has the ambition to become the entertainment capital of Saudi Arabia. A gigantic complex of more than 330 km² which should open its doors in 2022. Qiddiya or the new entertainment capital of the world. Located in Saudi Arabia, this…
Architecture continues to develop to be more innovative and creative. Parametric design is one of the approaches that many architects around the world use. It involves creating a digital design to generate geometric shapes from a large amount of data. Innovative…
Construction of a new architectural complex near Masaryk Station has just begun in central Prague. It was designed by Zaha Hadid, an internationally renowned architect who passed away in 2016. The business newspaper HN states that a total of 328 administrative…
Saudi Arabia has presented the master plan for its massive cultural project at AlUla. It details an ambitious program of archaeological research and conservation “to protect, preserve and sustainably rejuvenate” one of the world’s oldest and largest cultural landscapes. Spanish archaeologist…
The ephemeral Grand Palais on the Champ de Mars in Paris, with the reflection of the Eiffel Tower. It only took a few months: the ephemeral Grand Palais, which sprang up in the shape of a white cross on the lawn…
In 2049, there will be 9.7 billion humans. Everyone has the right to a roof over their heads, but the housing shortage is worldwide. By observing the mason wasp, the Italian 3D printing company WASP has developed an eco-friendly solution….
The interest and development of the Hajj and Umrah sector was and still is one of the main axes that the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques Prince Muhammad bin Salman focused on, due to its large economic returns and…
The Red Sea Development Company (TRSDC), one of the developers of the world’s most ambitious tourism project, is deploying an IoT-based security solution for its workforce and fleet of vehicles on the west coast of Saudi Arabia. The IoT solution provided…
AWARD. The Venice Architecture Biennale will reward the Spanish architect Rafael Moneo for his entire career, particularly for the development of numerous buildings around the world. A consecration for this talented octogenarian, internationally recognized. It is a prize that many architects…
In Dubai, near the world’s tallest skyscraper, the famous Burj Khalifa, the new ME Dubai, a five-star hotel owned by the Spanish chain Melia Hotels International, was recently inaugurated. The hotel is located inside The Opus, an unusual cube-shaped skyscraper…
The European Investment Bank (EIB) yesterday issued a brief statement regarding the German project for the reconstruction of Beirut harbor, which was devastated by a deadly double explosion on August 4. The financial institution said it had not issued “any…
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