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DJI Sky City (Renew) by Norman Foster

British architecture studio Foster + Partners has completed DJI Sky City, connected by an open-air 90-meter-long suspension bridge over 100 meters above the ground. The bridge is attached to each of the towers' vertically cores, which both support a series of steel truss-encased, glass volumes that were stacked and cantilevered on top of one another at varying heights. The cantilevered blocks contain column-free office spaces that were made possible by the building's external truss systems.…

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Ulemiste Passenger Terminal, Estonia

Zaha Hadid Architects won the competition in 2019 to design this transport hub. The spatial geometry of the terminal has been established by circulation routes, which facilitate seamless integration of the city's bus, tram, rail, and cycle networks that intersect at the terminus, as well as navigation. In fact, the design aims to act as a connecting bridge linking all types of travelers in the city. The terminal has a modular structural system that was…

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400 N Lake Shore Drive, USA

400 Lake Shore—where Lake Michigan meets the Chicago River, a pair of cascading terraced towers establishes an enduring landmark for the city. Tapering in both plan and section, the towers frame a view of the lake, while angling back towards the cityscape. The exterior facade echoes Chicago’s architectural heritage, seeking to incorporate modern interpretations of the classic “Chicago Window” and metal detailing. The two towers, measuring 305 and 259 meters high, are expected to contain…

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Swiss Pavilion for the Expo 2025

Switzerland has recently revealed its Pavilion for Expo Osaka 2025 in Kansai. In line with the Expo's overall theme, "Designing the Future Society for Our Lives," the pavilion aims to minimize environmental impact with a lightweight membrane design that allows for speedy construction and strengthens bilateral relations between Switzerland and Japan. The pavilion’s exhibitions will center around three main themes in consecutive order: Augmented Human (robotics, AI, AR/VR); Life (life sciences, education, health, nutrition); and…

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Scenic City Towers, China

Büro Ole Scheeren unveils its winning design for Scenic City in Shenzhen. Currently under construction, the project will serve as the new headquarters for JD.com, China‘s largest digital retailer. Scenic City features individual blocks whose organic forms recall the natural contours of the nearby mountainous landscape. The facades bear a subtle resemblance to waterfalls, a prominent feature of Lingnan’s natural landscape. Vertical louvers provide ventilation and modulate the glass’s reflectivity and transparency while visually evoking…

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