Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport, India
The new 40-hectare terminal at the Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport will accommodate 40 million passengers a year for both international and domestic flights, and was designed by SOM. The new four-story terminal is inspired by the form of traditional Indian pavilions, and the constellation of colors makes reference to the peacock, the national bird of India, and the symbol of the airport. The construction site of the new terminal…
10 Beautiful Architectural Marvels in Iran
Iran is a country with a rich history and heritage, along with its four-season geographical location, it encompasses numerous attractions that millions of domestic and international tourists visit. The Persian architecture from the 1500s to the 1800s, known as the early modern period, featured distinct architectural elements like the pointed arches, the sculptural stalactites, known as ‘Muqarnas,’ and the bulbous domes with floral decorations. The marvelous architecture that arose in that time remains, up to…
Chengdu Natural History Museum, China
Pelli Clarke Pelli Architects was chosen as the winner of an international competition for the Chengdu Natural History Museum. The site is located in Chengdu, a historical and culturally rich city in China. With a form inspired by the geological impact of shifting tectonic plates, and reflecting pools inspired by ancient irrigation systems, the scheme makes heavy reference to the surrounding natural landscape. Completed in 2022, the 50,000-square-metre museum…
Bookingcom City Campus, Amsterdam
In 2015, Booking.com selected UNStudio to design its new campus in the center of Amsterdam. From the outset, the goal for the buildings was to create a healthy community; to bring employees together, and to attract new talent from across the globe. Throughout the building, the architecture nudges employees to move by fostering engaging environments and by encouraging physical movement by use of stairs, bridges, and galleries across all levels, including the rooftop. …
MSG Sphere , Las Vegas
Architecture studio Populous has created the world's largest spherical structure in Las Vegas, which was lit up for the first time to mark the Fourth of July. The 54,000-square-metre LED screen, named MSG Sphere Las Vegas, was illuminated with visuals of fireworks and the moon as well as other graphics. The Sphere at 366-feet tall and 516-feet wide will be the largest spherical structure in the world. It will have the highest…
