Hangzhou Science and Technology Innovation CBD, China
SOM and GAD have been chosen to design the Hangzhou Science and Technology Innovation Central Business District (CBD) in Hangzhou, China. Their proposal outlines a versatile regional hub that merges advanced transit systems with the traditional Jiangnan landscape, establishing a framework that promotes creativity and the growth of the tech sector. This project forms part of Hangzhou's broader strategy to develop a "world-class city axis" and is a crucial step in positioning the city as…
Kempegowda International Airport, India
Architecture studio SOM has designed a terminal for the Kempegowda International Airport in Bangalore, India, that draws on the city's heritage and landscape. Designed as a "terminal in a garden", the plant-filled project aims to propose a calming alternative to the bustle of a typical international airport. The terminal increases the airport's annual capacity by 25 million passengers, with the structural system also designed to enable future alterations as needed. …
Alisher Navoi International Scientific Research Centre, Uzbekistan
Zaha Hadid Architects (ZHA) have been announced as the architects for the Alisher Navoi International Scientific Research Centre, an expansive cultural and educational facility taking shape in Uzbekistan. The center is set to incorporate the Navoi State Museum of Literature, along with a 400-seat auditorium and an International Research Center and residential school dedicated to training 200 students in the Uzbek language, literature, and music. The architecture of the…
One River North, USA
With One River North, MAD seeks to reimagine urban living by integrating natural experiences into modern architecture and strengthening residents' connections to each other and the natural world. The building features 187 rental units spread across 15 floors, along with a 9,000-square-foot ground-floor retail space that seamlessly blends into the surrounding landscape and streetscape. One River North has earned Fitwel certification, a prestigious recognition that highlights its commitment to promoting the physical and mental well-being…
Saudi Arabia's 10 Venues for FIFA World Cup 2034
Saudi Arabia is set to host the 2034 FIFA World Cup. The country plans to build 11 new stadiums to support the bid and to refurbish four of its existing venues. Additionally, the plan involves 134 training sites across the country, with 73 newly built facilities. Aramco Stadium Currently under construction, the Aramco is a new facility set to host up to 46,000 spectators. Aramco Stadium's spiralling exterior will be formed of overlapping…
