Suzhou IFS (International Financial Square) Tower, China
The Suzhou IFS Tower, designed by Kohn Pederson Fox, is a modern, technological, and symbolic embodiment of Suzhou’s culture, history, and identity. The 452 meters tall tower is reminiscent of a glorious glassfish, symbolizing longevity and prosperity for the 2,500-year-old city. The building’s curved tail allows its form to transition from the nearby Jinji Lake and surrounding buildings up through the tower, which gently twists to gesture back toward the water. At night, the building…
Train Station in the Forest, China
MAD Architects unveils their design for “Train Station in the Forest” in Jiaxing, a key city for several major industries in southeast China. The project covers an area of 35.4 hectares, encompassing the plazas to the north and south, a renovation of the adjacent People’s Park and a full-scale reconstruction of the historical Jiaxing train station, which was originally constructed in 1907 but destroyed in the second Sino-Japanese war. The capacity of the train station…
World Expo Museum, China
The World Expo Museum opened on May 1st, 2017, after designing and constructing for five years. The World Expo Museum is the first formal international museum in China so far, and currently, the only permanent official museum and document center authorized by the International Exhibition Bureau (BIE). In 2012, 12 top design companies including Zaha Hadid, Architecture Studio, Arata Isozaki, etc. participated in the competition of the world expo museum. ECADI won finally and made…
Porsche 911 Gt2 RS Clubsport 25
The Porsche 911 GT2 is a high-performance, track-focused sports car built by the German automobile manufacturer. It is based on the 911 Turbo, and uses a similar twin-turbocharged engine, but features numerous upgrades, including engine upgrades, larger brakes, and stiffer suspension calibration. The GT2 is significantly lighter than the Turbo due to its use of rear-wheel-drive instead of all-wheel-drive system and the reduction or removal of interior components. As a result, the GT2 (now GT2 RS)…
Den Blå Planet (The Blue Planet), Denmark
'Den Blå Planet' is one of Denmark's main attractions and the biggest aquarium in Northern Europe. Inspired by the shape of water in endless motion, Denmark’s National Aquarium is shaped like a gigantic whirlpool, clearly visible for travelers arriving by plane at the nearby Copenhagen Airport. The 97,000 square foot aquarium focuses on all aquatic life – from cold and warm waters, fresh and salt. In total, The Blue Planet contains app. 7 million liters…
