The Spiral Tower, NY
The Spiral, the 65-storey glass tower is slated to rise as part of the massive Hudson Yards mixed-use development on the west side of Manhattan. Climbing 306 meters, the tower's design draws inspiration from both historic and contemporary design styles. The Spiral, designed by BIG, combines the classic ziggurat silhouette of the pre-modern skyscraper with the slender proportions and efficient layouts of the modern high-rise. The tower is currently under construction. …
22 Bishpsgate Tower, London
The 62 storeys of 22 Bishopsgate, designed by PLP Architecture, is the tallest tower at the heart of the City of London’s financial district. PLP worked with engineers from Formula 1 to model every 10 centimeters of the building and the impact it would have on wind flows. The engineers created large-scale canopies, similar to those on the back of a race car, made out of steel and glass and ultra-high-performance reinforced concrete, to tamp…
Sverdlovsk Philharmonic Concert Hall, Russia
Zaha Hadid Architects has won a competition to design the Sverdlovsk Philharmonic Concert Hall in Yekaterinburg, Russia. Yekaterinburg is Russia’s third largest economy. The city has built a rich musical tradition and established its reputation as a cultural and artistic center. For the design of the Ural Philharmonic Orchestra’s new home, Zaha Hadid Architects “echoed the physical aspects of sound waves” to create an inspirational venue meeting the orchestra’s growing program, and to create a…
The Helix; Amazon's New Headquarter
Amazon has unveiled proposed development plans for the second phase of its Virginia headquarters. Designed by architects NBBJ, the same firm behind Amazon’s ‘Spheres’ on their Seattle campus, the project includes three 22-story office buildings that will run on 100% renewable energy and ‘The Helix’ at the center of the project. The proposed 2.8 million square feet design seeks to re-envision the future of work to better support the wellbeing of employees and a strong…
Dubai Expo 2020 Best Pavilions
Organized every five years, the world expo lasts six months and is created as a global destination for millions of people to share ideas, showcase innovation, encourage collaboration and celebrate human ingenuity. Expo 2020 Dubai, located on a site between Dubai and Abu Dhabi in UAE, will take place in 2021 after Bureau International des Expositions, the body that awards and oversees World Expos, voted to postpone the event due to coronavirus. The fair will…
