Green Connect proposal by Zaha Hadid Architects has ranked first in a design competition for the redevelopment of the Vilnius railway station complex and surrounding area in Lithuania. Providing a wealth of new public space, the proposals transform the site into a destination not only for those using the transportation hub but also for the city of Vilnius and the local community. The project renovates and reuses the original station while…
The BMW iX is a battery-electric mid-size luxury crossover SUV manufactured and marketed by the BMW. It was unveiled in concept form named Vision iNext at the 2018 Paris Motor Show and then as fully production-ready in November 2020. It’s the first BMW EV to be built on a bespoke electric platform since the i3, it’s the most powerful EV it’s ever made, it has more range than any other electric BMW ever, and it’s…
SUMMIT One Vanderbilt is New York’s latest observation viewpoint, soon opening to the public on top of One Vanderbilt Tower. Featuring an observation deck, skyboxes, an all-glass elevator, complemented by a walk-through art installation, the entertainment space designed by Snøhetta provides visitors with a multisensory experience. The 6000 square meters space, unfolding over four levels near the pinnacle of One Vanderbilt Tower, will be accessible to the public starting October 21st. …
Atyrau Bridge is one of the latest pieces of iconic architecture in contemporary Nur-Sultan, the capital of Kazakhstan. Designed by local young architects it’s become the most picturesque sightseeing in a historical part of the city. The total length of the footbridge is 313.5 meters and the width is 10.5 meters. The bridge includes a 6-meter sidewalk, a 3-meter bicycle path, a 0.5-meter-wide safety zone and two 0.5-meter areas for installing rail guardrails. The metal…
With the efforts of Iranian engineers, the world's first arched glass suspension bridge has been built and put into operation on the rocky cliffs of the city of Hir in Ardabil province. Ardebil province, with 4 suspension bridges, has been called Iran's suspension bridges province in recent years. Hir city is located 23 km south of Ardabil city and is one of the tourism hubs in Ardabil province. …