The facade is an important part of the superstructure. Known as “facciata” in Italian, it is the exterior faces of the building which usually draw the attention of passersby. Since…
Designed by Danish studio Schmidt Hammer Lassen Architects, the Shanghai Library East finally opened for the public in China in September 2022. Spanning over an area of 115,000 sq.m., the…
“Human beings have always had a very close relationship with nature. People have always been fascinated, particularly by birds. Birds have been the indicator of a balanced ecosystem. But with…
Location: Santiago, Chile Architects: Alejandro Aravena Area: 5000 m² Year of completion: 2005 Alejandro Aravena designed the Siamese tower in Santiago, giving an imaginative yet straightforward design approach to the…
The Wangjing SOHO in Beijing is a mixed-use skyscraper designed by the Queen of Curves, Zaha Hadid. When looking at these buildings, one can see three mountain-like skyscrapers shimmering under…
City Hall, designed by renowned architect Norman Foster and inaugurated by Queen Elizabeth II, is located in the Queen’s Walk, London on the south bank of the River Thames near…
Ace architects, proud African-Americans, and founders of the dynamic Devrouax + Purnell Architects- Paul Devrouax and Marshall Purnell, are inspirational and imaginative. The firm, which is located in the Washington…