Science and Technology Museum of Henan, China
The New Science and Technology Museum of Henan Province draws inspiration from the "Heluo Culture", resembling a natural shape formed by the confluence of the Yellow River and the Luo River, with a grand and relaxed atmosphere. New Science and Technology Museum of Henan Province integrates the Science Museum, the Nature Museum, and the Astronomy Museum. It is the largest and most heavily invested public project in the province, and one of the largest science…
IQON Building, Ecuador
In 2017, BIG was asked to design a 36000 sq meters mixed-use residential building, including 215 residences, commercial units, office spaces, and a variety of amenities. IQON is designed as a vertical community, and an extension of the neighboring La Carolina Park, which continues up onto the building facade. The building features a notable curved corner, wrapped by terraces that continue around the building's perimeter with views of the park, city and over the Pichincha…
Haier Global Creative Research Centre, China
In 2012, Haier Group was awarded the Top 50 among the world's most innovative enterprises. The enterprise needs to create a cultural symbol reflecting the value of Haier, and to provide an innovative entrepreneurship platform. The request of the client requires a 35,500 square meters building, which includes comprehensive exhibition hall, conference center, business school, cinema hall, Library, a 750-people Auditorium, expert studio and so on. Meanwhile, it supplies art and leisure open space so…
Yidan Center, China
Construction of Zaha Hadid Architects' Yidan Center in Shenzhen, China, has reached full height. The center will host facilities for academic research, cultural events, and exhibitions, supporting the foundation's mission to advance global education. Inspired by the surrounding mountainous landscapes, historically crossed by trade and communication routes, the building is conceived as a place of convergence and collaboration. The 165,815-square-meter complex features terraces and balconies overlooking a central outdoor "canyon." A large oculus skylight at…
Central Yards, Hong Kong
Plans the glass building of Central Yards have been unveiled by a consortium of architecture practices, including AL_A and UNStudio. Centred on a powerful concept of 'the bridge' that unifies the surrounding neighbourhoods and the harbour, Central Yards is an iconic groundscraper spanning approximately 400 meters along Victoria Harbour. The mixed-use Central Yards development will encompass 148,600 square metres and have a "biophilic" design. Renders reveal a series of soft-edged, glazed volumes, connected by raised…
