Dolce & Gabbana Skyscraper; 888 Brickell
Fashion brand Dolce & Gabbana has released renderings of a supertall skyscraper, created in collaboration with New York architecture practice Studio Sofield, which will be its first branded residences. Named 888 Brickell, the skyscraper will host 259 "Dolce & Gabbana-designed" residences, restaurants and bars, and amenities such as a pool deck, event space, and fitness and spa center. Located in downtown Miami, the 90-story tower will reach 320 meters and is expected to be completed…
Jiaxing Train Station by MAD Architects
MAD Architects has announced the completion of the Jiaxing Train Station, located in the historic city of Jiaxing. The original Jiaxing Train Station was built in 1907 and destroyed a few decades later. MAD Architects' design recreates the image of the 1907 station and couples it with a “floating” metal roof to accommodate the expanded facilities. The vertical use of space allows MAD’s scheme to meet the expanding passenger needs while emphasizing the connection to…
The Aquatics Centre for the Paris 2024 Olympic Games
The Aquatics Centre for the Paris 2024 Olympic Games has reached completion. VenhoevenCS and Ateliers 2/3/4 designed the Aquatics Centre to host diving and synchronized swimming competitions during the Paris 2024 Olympic Games. It will also be used for the qualifying rounds for water polo and is set to be open for Paralympians to use as a training facility. The building has been developed to be multifunctional, ensuring it can be used as a neighborhood…
Tencent P5 Residential Complex, China
MVRDV has revealed a large-scale residential complex to take shape as part of a new smart city campus built by technology company Tencent in Qianhai Bay, Shenzhen, China. MVRDV’s intervention, named Tencent P5, is comprised of 11 apartment towers arranged around four courtyards. The towers vary in height, from 57 to 100 meters, and are positioned to allow each apartment to enjoy a private balcony or terrace oriented towards views of the sea and the…
China Merchant’s Bank Headquarters by Norman Foster
The China Merchants Bank Headquarters by British architecture studio Foster + Partners has topped out in Shenzhen. Images of the skyscraper's construction progress show the height of its structural core and facades made from steel and triangular glass panels taking shape around it. Once complete, the upper portion of the 388-meter-tall building will have a staggered shape topped with landscaped terraces. The tower achieves three stars in the Chinese ‘Assessment Standard for Green Building’ -…
