Badminton Training Center, China
MVRDV has been awarded the design contract for the Shenzhen Pingshan Sports Park in eastern Shenzhen, China. Central to the project is the inclusion of 100 badminton courts, which also inspired the architectural design, particularly exemplified by the 240-meter-long roof shaped like a badminton racket head. One of the main features of the Shenzhen Pingshan Sports Park is the large, racket-shaped roof, equipped with photovoltaic panels to harness solar energy and support the site's energy…
Istanbul TV & Radio Tower, Turkey
Istanbul TV & Radio Tower is designed by Melike Altınışık Architects as an international architecture practice with offices in Istanbul and Seoul. Istanbul's futuristic 369m meter-tall telecommunication tower seeks a sense of motion and rhythm within its silhouette that changes when viewed from different directions around Istanbul. Istanbul Radio & Tower is an expression of history, culture, communication, and interaction. The tower has an organic structure that is not familiar with the urban fabric of…
Hangzhou Yuhang Headquarters, China
Cainiao Headquarters consists of a 5-storey office building complemented with a plenitude of communal spaces. Inspired by the space station, the planning emphasizes ‘circulation’ and ‘connectivity’ to reflect Cainiao’s corporate identity and belief. A visitor centre is designed at the entrance as an easy access to workers and visitors. Adjacent to the centre is the main building where the diagonal connections planned inside enhance the accessibility and minimize the walking distance from each other. The…
Portland International Airport, USA
American studio ZGF Architects has completed an expansion to the main terminal at Portland International Airport. ZGF Architects was tasked with essentially doubling the operational space, unifying facilities and mechanical systems that have been built in different phases since the 1950s. To keep the airport operational during renovations, the architect opted to prefabricate the massive, arching roof on a separate area on the airport property, away from the terminal. Skylights and mechanical components were all…
Forest City Airport, China
MAD Architects has just unveiled the design for Lishui Airport in China. Dubbed the "forest city,” Lishui is known for its green landscapes and valleys. The project encompasses 2,267 hectares of land, with elevational disparities reaching nearly 100 meters. The airport’s architectural silhouette resembles a white-feathered bird ready to soar, featuring a silver-white canopy. This avian-inspired building integrates with the surrounding topography. Internally, warm wood tones across the interior combine with a shuttle-shaped skylight to…
