Lè Architecture Building, Taiwan
Lè Architecture in Taipei, Taiwan, is set to redefine Taipei’s rapidly developing skyline. Its design drew inspiration from the shape of the river pebbles along the Keelung River, developing a unique aesthetic concept that conveys the idea of roundness and elegance, as well as strength and character. Lè Architecture aims to provide efficient, interactive and healthy office spaces. The 'urban living rooms' offer span-leveled communal areas including pantries, cafes, libraries and…
Top 10 most Sustainable Office Buildings in the World
Nowadays, sustainable architecture has become very common, and the newly developed technologies to enhance it are in continuous and rapid development. Credible certification systems like LEED and BREEAM are raising the bar and setting goals for innovative designers. Here is a list of 10 of the world’s most sustainable office buildings and a brief on the techniques they have adopted to enhance performance, reduce energy consumption, and provide a healthy working environment. 1. The Edge…
Kaveh House Renovation, Tehran
“Kaveh House” is a renovation project which is designed by Pargar Architecture & Design Studio. This project is an example of preserving valuable buildings in Tehran. 20-years old existing 3-stories house including one basement and 2 living floors, suffered from dim and dark living areas, and old facilities and materials, both interior and exterior. The renovation project which is designed by Behzad Heidari and Shirin Samadian, includes structural and mechanical system repairs and extending by…
SkyRise Miami Tower, Florida
SkyRise Miami is a 305-meter tall observation and recreational tower under construction in downtown Miami, Florida, US. The vertical hairpin-shaped building featuring three observation decks and several recreational facilities will be one of the tallest skyscrapers in America. The oceanfront observation tower is nicknamed the ‘Eiffel Tower of Miami’. The tower will be open at the sides to allow hurricane-force winds to blow through it. Its structure is designed to withstand wind speeds up to…
Amazon Spheres, USA
The centerpiece of the new Amazon headquarters is The Spheres. The building, located in Seattle, USA, is designed by NBBJ. The Spheres are a result of innovative thinking about the character of a workplace and an extended conversation about what is typically missing from urban offices– a direct link to nature. The Spheres are tree joined glass bubbles which occupy a prominent location at the center of the site, where employees…
