Rainbow Mountains, China
Zhangye Danxia National Geological Park, also known as Zhangye Danxia (Landform), has become one of the most important sites for landscape photographers and travelers that visit China since it was classified as a national park in 2011. Located in the foothills of the Qilian Mountains, the landform area covers about 510 square kilometers. Over the years, wind and rain have sculpted the structures into towers, pillars, and ravines of various…
Shiraz Grand Hotel, Iran
Shiraz Grand Hotel is located above the northeastern mountains of Shiraz, the birthplace of Persian art and culture. Overlooking the Quran Gate (Darvazeh Ghoran) and Shiraz Gardens, the proximity to the historic sites of Persepolis, Hafezieh and Sadi’s tomb and convenient accessibility to the airport, make this hotel unique in terms of location. This hotel, with 40000 m² area in 14 floors has 170 rooms and suites equipped with modern facilities to bring comfort and…
Barbados Island, Caribbean
Barbados is an island country in the Caribbean region of North America. Covering an area of 432 km2, it is situated in the western area of the North Atlantic. Its capital and largest city is Bridgetown. The country generally experiences two seasons, one of which includes noticeably higher rainfall. Known as the "wet season", this period runs from June to December. By contrast, the "dry season" runs from December to May. The island is also…
Parc Central Mixed-Use Complex, China
Parc Central is an urban park located in the heart of the Guangzhou’s Central Business District, China. Benoy, in collaboration with Ronald Lu and Partners, was tasked with this large-scale project of developing a unique destination where business and community come together. The result is a distinctive 110,000m2 complex which comprises shopping, entertainment and dining facilities with multi-level parkland. The complex landscape with its varying levels, gardens, planted walkways…
Novotown Cultural and Entertainment Complex, China
Novotown cultural and entertainment complex, located on Hengqin Island, China, is designed by Aedas Group as a tourist destination and local icon. Novotown is built upon the concept of an open palm, symbolizing innovation. The zoning design coincides with the human brain. The left zone represents science and technology; while the right zone represents art and culture. This 120,000-square meter complex features a retail and dining ring, an expansive…
