Cloud 9 Sports Center, China
Ma Yansong/MAD Architects has unveiled their design for the Cloud 9 Sports Center, a 6,000-square-meter athletic complex in China. The center is designed to showcase a soft and fluid exterior to fit into its surroundings, mirroring the landscaped park while offering a range of facilities including a gym, indoor and outdoor tennis courts, and commercial spaces. The new sports center broke ground in March this year and is expected to be completed in 2025. …
Mercedes-Benz's First Branded Residential Skyscraper in Dubai
Mercedes-Benz and developer Binghatti have revealed plans for a supertall skyscraper in central Dubai, which will be the car company's first branded residential tower. Named Mercedes-Benz Places, the tower will reportedly be 341 meters high and located close to the Burj Khalifa. Mercedes-Benz Places will showcase a unique elliptical exterior reminiscent of sleek model lines like the VISION EQXX and Concept CLA Class. Inspired by the iconic Mercedes-Benz three-pointed star, claddings add elegance and improve…
City Wave, Milan
BIG has begun construction on its CityWave building. The CityWave building features a 12-story and 22-story office buildings called East and West, joined by a curved roof that will cover a large public space. Both towers will be clad with photovoltaic panels, making the project one of the largest urban photovoltaic parks in Italy. BIG hopes to complete work on CityWave in 2025. Within the buildings, there will…
7 Examples of Spherical Architecture from Around the Globe
If a spherical building enjoys repeatable structural elements and easy connecting details, it can be just as efficient and economical as a rectilinear building. At once futuristic and timeless, a perfectly sphere building is a feat of engineering that instantly creates a sense of allure, perhaps because it resembles the shape of our own planet! Here are 7 examples of spherical architecture from around the globe. Amazon Spheres, Seattle, USA by NBBJ American…
Chengdu Science Fiction Museum Opening, by ZHA
Showcasing the city’s contribution to Science Fiction Genre’s evolution and popularity around the world, the new Chengdu Science Fiction Museum has opened by hosting the World Science Fiction Convention (Worldcon) and Hugo Awards, the first time the events have been held in China. The museum is situated on Jingrong Lake within the Science & Innovation New City of Chengdu’s Pidu District. The 59,000 sqm Chengdu Science Fiction Museum has maximum flexibility…
