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…
Two Manhattan West, USA
Master planned by Skidmore, Owings & Merrill (SOM) and developed by Brookfield Properties, the 650,321 square meter Manhattan West development has been 20 years in the making. While One Manhattan West opened in 2019, the recent completion of Two Manhattan West marks the final chapter of the development of Manhattan West. One and Two Manhattan West, clad in high-performance glass, are designed to accentuate a soft, elegant simplicity that reflects the sky. With triple-height, transparent…
The Netherlands Pavilion at Expo 2025
The Netherlands has recently unveiled the theme and design of its Pavilion for Expo 2025 Osaka, Kansai, Japan. Taking place between April 13 and October 13, 2025, the World Expo 2025 will serve a platform for different countries to present their latest advancements and priorities. Designed by RAU Architects, the pavilion is designed as a fully circular structure featuring an anthropogenic (“man-made”) sun at its center, signaling a future powered by sustainable resources. Visitors will…
Salesforce Tower, USA
US studio Pelli Clarke & Partners has completed the 57-storey Salesforce Tower along the Chicago River. The 259 meters office tower joins two residential towers and 2.3 acres of public park space across the 4-acre Wolf Point development. The Wolf Point project has taken 14 years to complete, masterplanned by Pelli Clarke & Partners and developed by Hines. Salesforce Tower Chicago is LEED-Gold certified and was built using 27 percent less concrete and nine percent…
