Cloud Center, China
MAD Architects has unveiled their design for the Aranya “Cloud Center” in China. Situated close to the scenic Beidaihe coastline, the building is designed to appear as a “floating cloud by the sea”. Upon completion, the scheme will offer a new multi-purpose public space for Aranya -- one of China’s most vibrant seaside arts and culture communities. Construction of the Cloud Center began in March 2021. The entire project is expected to be completed and…
Nature Reserve and Public Aquarium of Shanghai
Ennead Architects has won the international design competition to design the new Shanghai Yangtze River Estuary Nature Preserve in China. Located on an island at the mouth of the Yangtze River, the design was made to raise public awareness around the impact of pollution and construction. The nature reserve aims to rescue critically endangered species and restore biodiversity. The project, officially referred to as the ‘shanghai yangtze river estuary chinese sturgeon nature preserve’, is set…
Fuse Valley; Portuguese Silicon Valley
Bjarke Ingels Group (BIG) has unveiled designs for a 178,000 sqm art-filled site for tech companies called ‘fuse valley’. Already dubbed by many as ‘the Portuguese Silicon Valley’, the project is conceived as a community village that will occupy a hillside site 7km from the center of Porto in Portugal. The project is scheduled to break ground by early 2023, and will open its doors in 2025. Rather than a…
People’s Performing Arts Center, China
Ennead Architects have been chosen out of a three-part open international competition to design the new International Performance Center in Shenzhen, China. Dubbed 'The People’s Performing Arts Center', the project will stand as part of a larger master plan in shenzhen’s futian district. The winning proposal combines creativity, technology, and intricate design that weaves seamlessly into the city fabric, linking to a new subway station and a network of underground public facilities. …
Vilnius Railway Station (Green Connect), Lithuania
Green Connect proposal by Zaha Hadid Architects has ranked first in a design competition for the redevelopment of the Vilnius railway station complex and surrounding area in Lithuania. Providing a wealth of new public space, the proposals transform the site into a destination not only for those using the transportation hub but also for the city of Vilnius and the local community. The project renovates and reuses the original station while…
