Zhuhai Opera House, China
Zhuhai Opera House is a lightweight, yet dynamic structure designed by the Beijing Institute of Architectural Design (BIAD). It sits on the shores of Zhuhai Island, in China. Inspiration for the layout of the site comes from the receding tides in the evening, accompanied by the moonrise. Blending naturally within the sea and sky with a pure and elegant form, the Zhuhai Opera House spreads along the coastal plane in the shape of two curved…
Yabuli Entrepreneurs' Congress Center, China
Nestled among Yabuli’s mountainous terrain, MAD’s design of the “Yabuli Entrepreneurs’ Conference Centre” is a tent-like structure that is defined by its soft, curving, silver-white rooftop. Casually mirroring its mountainous backdrop, it reaches a maximum height of 24 meters, allowing it to settle quietly into the landscape. The “Yabuli Entrepreneurs’ Conference Centre” has been envisioned as a progressive architecture – one that fosters growth, innovative thinking, and is continuously evolving. The center stands as a…
MAAT Museum, Portugal
MAAT, the Museum of Art, Architecture and Technology, is an outward-looking museum located on the banks of the Tagus in Lisbon City of Portugal. MAAT is a powerful yet sensitive and low-slung building that explores the convergence of contemporary art, architecture and technology. The building, designed by Amanda Levete, looks fantastic and due to the organic forms the huge white building does not end but blends into the surroundings. Building on Portugal’s rich tradition of…
Shenzhen Opera House (The Light of the Sea), China
The International Architectural Design Competition for Shenzhen Opera House has announced the selection of the proposal Light of the Sea submitted by Jean Nouvel as the first-prize winner. Located in Shenzhen Bay Coastal Leisure Belt, on a 175,000 m2 site, the Shenzhen Opera House has a gross floor area of 222,000 m2. Envisioned as a “new platform for international cultural exchange, a new landmark of art and culture in Shenzhen, and an art parlor for…
One Vanderbilt Skyscraper, NY
Along with the Chrysler Building and Empire State Building, One Vanderbilt is one of three landmarks that define Manhattan’s skyline. Designed by KPF, One Vanderbilt’s massing comprises four interlocking and tapering volumes that spiral toward the sky, an elegant shape in sympathetic proportion to these iconic neighbors. The tapered massing allows more light and air down to the street. Reaching 427 meters in height, One Vanderbilt is the tallest office tower in Midtown Manhattan, NY.…
