Creek Harbor Observation Tower, Dubai
Santiago Calatrava was announced the winner of the competition to design an observation tower for Dubai Creek Harbor development: soon to be "as great as the Burj Khalifa and the Eiffel Tower". The design of the tower of Dubai Creek Harbor is inspired by the natural forms of the lily and evokes the shape of a minaret, a distinctive architectural feature in Islamic culture. The elongated, oval-shaped bud that takes shape…
Flare of Frankfurt Mixed-Use Complex, Germany
The Flare of Frankfurt is a seven-story, mixed-use project of hotel rooms, residences, and offices located in the center of the Frankfurt city, Germany. This 260,000-square-foot project is designed by German-Iranian architect, Hadi Teherani. From the outset, the design concept for Flare of Frankfurt had to strike a fine balance between a robust, durable structure and visual appeal. Importantly it also had to relate and respond to the surrounding buildings, yet…
Lè Architecture Building, Taiwan
Lè Architecture in Taipei, Taiwan, is set to redefine Taipei’s rapidly developing skyline. Its design drew inspiration from the shape of the river pebbles along the Keelung River, developing a unique aesthetic concept that conveys the idea of roundness and elegance, as well as strength and character. Lè Architecture aims to provide efficient, interactive and healthy office spaces. The 'urban living rooms' offer span-leveled communal areas including pantries, cafes, libraries and…
Top 10 most Sustainable Office Buildings in the World
Nowadays, sustainable architecture has become very common, and the newly developed technologies to enhance it are in continuous and rapid development. Credible certification systems like LEED and BREEAM are raising the bar and setting goals for innovative designers. Here is a list of 10 of the world’s most sustainable office buildings and a brief on the techniques they have adopted to enhance performance, reduce energy consumption, and provide a healthy working environment. 1. The Edge…
Kaveh House Renovation, Tehran
“Kaveh House” is a renovation project which is designed by Pargar Architecture & Design Studio. This project is an example of preserving valuable buildings in Tehran. 20-years old existing 3-stories house including one basement and 2 living floors, suffered from dim and dark living areas, and old facilities and materials, both interior and exterior. The renovation project which is designed by Behzad Heidari and Shirin Samadian, includes structural and mechanical system repairs and extending by…
