One Hundred Tower, USA
One Hundred is a residential tower overlooking Forest Park in St. Louis. The tower, designed by Studio Gang, will include retail, amenities, parking, and residential apartments with views of the park to the west and the Gateway Arch to the east. Working to enhance the opportunities provided by the site orientation and environmental forces, the building’s leaf-shaped plan and tiered massing maximize its performance, reducing overall energy load and increasing occupant comfort. …
1000 Trees Complex, China
Located in a residential area 20 minutes from central Shanghai, 1000 Trees is a mixed-use development spanning 300,000 square meters. Designed by Heatherwick Studio, 1000 Trees is conceived not only as a building but as a piece of topography and takes the form of two tree-covered mountains, populated by hundreds of columns. Instead of a typical tower and podium, the architects looked at ways to pull the landscape across the site and create a new…
Dong'an Lake Sports Park, China
The Dong'an Lake Sports Park is the centerpiece of Dong'an New Town, a brand-new district situated on the water. The project is an ensemble consisting of three new sports and leisure buildings in China. In total, the complex consists of a sports hall with 18,000 seats, a multifunctional hall for culture, leisure, and popular sports, as well as an indoor pool complex with two 50-meter swimming pools. The three buildings…
The Bay View Google Campus (Renew), California
First announced in March 2015, Google Charleston East has been designed by a collaborative team of Bjarke Ingels Group and Heatherwick Studio. As well as creating offices that would adapt to the fast-moving nature of the technology industry, the project also needed to reflect Google’s philosophy of open collaboration. Google’s workplace was to be a highly flexible space that could respond swiftly to its changing needs and evolve over time. …
Qingshuihe Comprehensive Transportation Hub, China
Aedas has won an international competition to design Shenzhen's new Qingshuihe Comprehensive Transportation Hub. The master plan draws inspiration from the natural environment of the area, integrating nature and water elements into the high-density city to build a unique new emblem for Qingshuihe. The underground compact hub releases large above-ground spaces which will feature urban terraces, offices, five-star hotels, first-rate apartments, science and technology exhibition halls, and other facilities. …
