Amazon Spheres, USA
The centerpiece of the new Amazon headquarters is The Spheres. The building, located in Seattle, USA, is designed by NBBJ. The Spheres are a result of innovative thinking about the character of a workplace and an extended conversation about what is typically missing from urban offices– a direct link to nature. The Spheres are tree joined glass bubbles which occupy a prominent location at the center of the site, where employees…
Villa “Alang Alang”, the most expensive house in Europe
Located in the French Riviera estate, on the beautiful hills of Cannes, is the luxurious Villa “Alang Alang”, worthy of 69.3 million U.S dollars. The lavish property is not only recognized for its title as the most expensive house in Europe but more so for its habitué. This luxurious and immense mansion regularly witnesses private impromptu performances by famous artists and also private ceremonies for select groups of patrons. The…
Vision Next 100: BMW Plans for the Future
The BMW vision next 100 shows how they intend to shape this future. it’s presented a new concept to preview some ideas that might appear in the firm’s cars during the next 100 years. It’s based on a scenario created by BMW to describe its future vehicles: effortless, comprehensively-available premium mobility tailored to each customer’s individual preferences. This car is literally a piece of art. The Vision Next 100's geometric design leaves us wanting more.…
Persepolis, Persia’s symbol of glory & magnificence
Persepolis, whose magnificent ruins rest at the foot of Kuh-e Rahmat (Mountain of Mercy) in south-western Iran, is renowned as the gem of Persian Achaemenid ensembles in the fields of architecture, urban planning, construction technology, and art. This capital city was founded by Darius I in 518 B.C. The site is marked by a large terrace with its east side abutting Raḥmat Mountain. On the west side, a magnificent double…
Museum of Contemporary Art & Planning Exhibition, China
The Museum of Contemporary Art & Planning Exhibition (MOCAPE), as a new attraction in Shenzhen, China, has combined the Museum of Contemporary Art (MOCA) and the Planning Exhibition (PE). Both museums are designed as separate entities emphasizing their individual functional and artistic requirements and yet are merged in a monolithic body surrounded by a multifunctional facade. The MOCA museum, designed by Coop Himmelb(l)au, is built on a 21,688m² site with…
