The Shed, Hudson Yards, New York
Diller Scofidio + Renfro and Rockwell Group's iconic Shed has opened in April 2019 in Hudson yards, New York. The Shed is a cultural organization that commissions, develops, and presents original works of art, across all disciplines, for all audiences. This innovative 18,500 m² building is able to expand and contract by rolling the telescoping shell on rails. The institution is able to accommodate large-scale indoor and open-air programming on demand. When…
Comcast Technology Center, USA
Located next to the existing Comcast Tower, the Comcast Technology Center rises 341 meters as Philadelphia’s tallest building. Designed by Foster + Partners, the Comcast Technology Center comprises three stepped glass structures with a central glass spine that is flanked by glass elevators on either side. Inside, the high-rises have a diverse mix of functions including open and airy workspaces and television studios for NBC10 and Telemundo62; shops, bars and restaurants…
Mist Hot Spring Hotel, China
Designed by Department of Architecture, The MIST Hot Spring Hotel is located near Xuchang city in Henan province. This region of China has been considered the nation’s most famous hot spring destination for over a thousand years. The inspiration came from the beauty of the hot spring steam itself. As the heated water is brought up, mist floats above the water surface. With 37100 sqm total area the building…
Sheraton Huzhou Hotel Spring Resort, China
Sheraton Huzhou Hotel, is situated in west of Shanghai and north of Hangzhou, overlooking the lake Tai. The circular building corresponds with its reflection in the water, creating a surreal picture and connection between real and phantom. Beneath the sunlight and the reflection of the lake, the curved shape of the building is crystal clear. The clear ring-shape posed a great challenge to the structural design and eventually, a “reinforced concrete core-tube” featuring high capacity,…
Taipei Pop Music Center, Taiwan
The Taipei Pop Music Center, located in Taipei, Taiwan, is designed by Reiser + Umemoto, RUR Architecture PC. The center consists of several mixed-use spaces woven together into a dynamic, multi-purpose venue that reflects and supports the evolving culture of pop music. Three monumental elements; the Main Hall, Hall of Fame, and Outdoor Amphitheater, making it a powerful representation of Taiwan’s pop music industry worldwide. As the centerpiece of the TPMC,…
