Aramco Studiom, Saudi Arabia
Global architecture studio Populous has unveiled its plans for Aramco Stadium, a 47,000-seat sports venue in Al Khobar, Saudi Arabia. Set to host the upcoming 2027 AFC Asian Cup and the 2034 FIFA World Cup, the new venue will be compliant with international standards for premier football competitions. Aramco Stadium's spiralling exterior will be formed of overlapping panels, which Populous said is modelled on "the graceful rotation of waves and the spiral motifs commonly found…
Ya’an Panda Performance Center, China
The architects design two "cradle" like shapes for this proejct, one large and one small. The large volume is located at the center of the land, accommodating the main function of the performance, while the small volume is on the right side of the main building, arranging actor dormitories, rehearsal halls, and auxiliary functions. Both volumes adopt a sloping section to present the roof in front of the audience. The two volumes are connected together,…
CapitaSpring (Renew), Singapore
CapitaSpring is a 280-meter-tall high-rise oasis that continues the city’s pioneering vertical urbanism with a diverse neighborhood of restaurants, office space, a serviced residence, and sky gardens from the ground all the way up to the 51st floor. Located at the heart of Singapore’s financial district, the 93,000 m2 mixed-use high-rise is defined by a dynamic interplay of orthogonal lines, lush greenery, and contrasting textures. The first…
King Abdullah Metro Station by ZHA, Saudi Arabia
As the world's longest driverless transit system, the Riyadh Metro network spans over 176 kilometers across 6 lines and 85 stations, connecting key districts, business centers, and cultural landmarks in Saudi Arabia's capital city. Designed by Zaha Hadid Architects, the King Abdullah Financial District Metro Station (KAFD) serves as the key interchange on the network. The station's six rail platforms over four levels connect with bus and park-and-ride services to create an important multi-modal transport…
Tencent Helix Headquarters, China
Büro Ole Scheeren has won the international competition for the design of Tencent’s new global headquarters in Shenzhen, China. At 500,000 square metres, Tencent Helix is a symbol of the synergies between technology, innovation and growth in a human-centric design. The new structure, occupying a 14-hectare site, will become part of a new urban development along Qianhai Bay. The complex will comprise four twisting towers of differing heights (the tallest…
