Rudkhan Castle, Fuman, Iran
Rudkhan Castle is a brick and stone medieval castle in Iran. Located 25 km southwest of Fuman city of Iran in Gilan province, it is a military complex which had been constructed during the Sasanian era, and later rebuilt during the Seljuq era. The castle is built on two tips of a mount, with an area of 2.6 hectares. Its architects have benefited from natural mountainous features in the construction of the fort. The Rudkhan…
A Tour of Iran's Beautiful Lakes
Iran has a varied landscape, and though it’s probably most associated with mountains and deserts, the country is full of these mini-paradises as well. From salt flats to crystal clear water, let’s take a tour of Iran’s beautiful lakes. Caspian Sea The Caspian Sea is the world's largest inland body of water, variously classed as the world's largest lake or a full-fledged sea. Bound by Iran, Kazakhstan, Russia, Azerbaijan, and Turkmenistan, the Caspian is…
The Shed, Hudson Yards, New York
Diller Scofidio + Renfro and Rockwell Group's iconic Shed has opened in April 2019 in Hudson yards, New York. The Shed is a cultural organization that commissions, develops, and presents original works of art, across all disciplines, for all audiences. This innovative 18,500 m² building is able to expand and contract by rolling the telescoping shell on rails. The institution is able to accommodate large-scale indoor and open-air programming on demand. When…
Howeler + Yoon's Public Space Arts & Installations
Höweler + Yoon is a design-driven architecture practice and creative studio. Architects Eric Hõweler and J. Meejin Yoon are the founders of the studio. The team is a dedicated group of architects, designers, and researchers. Their projects range from cultural and institutional buildings, mixed-use residential and commercial buildings, to public spaces, interactive environments, and research projects. Höweler + Yoon projects ask how design fits within contemporary culture, how it can affect behavioral and social norms,…
Comcast Technology Center, USA
Located next to the existing Comcast Tower, the Comcast Technology Center rises 341 meters as Philadelphia’s tallest building. Designed by Foster + Partners, the Comcast Technology Center comprises three stepped glass structures with a central glass spine that is flanked by glass elevators on either side. Inside, the high-rises have a diverse mix of functions including open and airy workspaces and television studios for NBC10 and Telemundo62; shops, bars and restaurants…
