MAD Architects has just unveiled the design for Lishui Airport in China. Dubbed the "forest city,” Lishui is known for its green landscapes and valleys. The project encompasses 2,267 hectares of land, with elevational disparities reaching nearly 100 meters. The airport’s architectural silhouette resembles a white-feathered bird ready to soar, featuring a silver-white canopy. This avian-inspired building integrates with the surrounding topography. Internally, warm wood tones across the interior combine with a shuttle-shaped skylight to…
Master planned by Skidmore, Owings & Merrill (SOM) and developed by Brookfield Properties, the 650,321 square meter Manhattan West development has been 20 years in the making. While One Manhattan West opened in 2019, the recent completion of Two Manhattan West marks the final chapter of the development of Manhattan West. One and Two Manhattan West, clad in high-performance glass, are designed to accentuate a soft, elegant simplicity that reflects the sky. With triple-height, transparent…
The Netherlands has recently unveiled the theme and design of its Pavilion for Expo 2025 Osaka, Kansai, Japan. Taking place between April 13 and October 13, 2025, the World Expo 2025 will serve a platform for different countries to present their latest advancements and priorities. Designed by RAU Architects, the pavilion is designed as a fully circular structure featuring an anthropogenic (“man-made”) sun at its center, signaling a future powered by sustainable resources. Visitors will…
US studio Pelli Clarke & Partners has completed the 57-storey Salesforce Tower along the Chicago River. The 259 meters office tower joins two residential towers and 2.3 acres of public park space across the 4-acre Wolf Point development. The Wolf Point project has taken 14 years to complete, masterplanned by Pelli Clarke & Partners and developed by Hines. Salesforce Tower Chicago is LEED-Gold certified and was built using 27 percent less concrete and nine percent…
Populous and Oualalou + Choi have just released the design for the of Grand Stade Hassan II in Casablanca, Morocco. Set to be the largest football stadium globally, the stadium boasts a capacity of 115,000 people. Drawing inspiration from Morcco’s traditional ‘moussem,’ a type of social gathering, the design features a grand, tent-like roof that integrates dramatically into its forested surroundings. The Grand Stade Hassan II is designed to meet FIFA standards, making it a…