Space Crystals (Space Museum), China
Chinese studio Open Architecture has revealed its design for a space museum and experience center in Yantai, China, which will appear like a mysterious black object in an oceanfront park. The city of Yantai is the hometown of the first female Chinese spacewalker – a fact that the locals are very proud of. Planned to be completed in 2026, Space Crystals is part of Open Architecture's larger master plan for the seaside park. …
Anji Culture and Art Center by MAD Architects
MAD Architects has revealed the design of the Anji Culture and Art Center in southeast China. The different volumes of the building, covered with white-tiled roofs, converge to create a silhouette reminiscent of the surrounding hills planted with Anju white tea. The façade is highly transparent to invite natural light through the side elevations. Measuring 17 meters in height, the self-supporting glass wall will become the tallest structure of this type in China. Construction of…
Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport, India
The new 40-hectare terminal at the Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport will accommodate 40 million passengers a year for both international and domestic flights, and was designed by SOM. The new four-story terminal is inspired by the form of traditional Indian pavilions, and the constellation of colors makes reference to the peacock, the national bird of India, and the symbol of the airport. The construction site of the new terminal…
10 Beautiful Architectural Marvels in Iran
Iran is a country with a rich history and heritage, along with its four-season geographical location, it encompasses numerous attractions that millions of domestic and international tourists visit. The Persian architecture from the 1500s to the 1800s, known as the early modern period, featured distinct architectural elements like the pointed arches, the sculptural stalactites, known as ‘Muqarnas,’ and the bulbous domes with floral decorations. The marvelous architecture that arose in that time remains, up to…
Chengdu Natural History Museum, China
Pelli Clarke Pelli Architects was chosen as the winner of an international competition for the Chengdu Natural History Museum. The site is located in Chengdu, a historical and culturally rich city in China. With a form inspired by the geological impact of shifting tectonic plates, and reflecting pools inspired by ancient irrigation systems, the scheme makes heavy reference to the surrounding natural landscape. Completed in 2022, the 50,000-square-metre museum…
