Hello everyone,

Welcome to the PA bi-weekly newsletter! We hope you had a great weekend! Here's what happened while you were resting at home!

Mercedes-Benz recently announced its partnership with Binghatti Properties to construct a supertall skyscraper in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. In addition, Architects Orange (AO) has designed a skyscraper for Oklahoma City, which could be the country's second-tallest building if built.

If you haven't already, we recommend checking out our list of material libraries for your next project. I wish I had access to a listing like this when I was in university- it would have saved me so much time searching for good sources!

We've also released a new episode on PA Talks where we discuss media, the future of technology, and content strategies with Huseyin Kilic, founder of Interesting Engineering.

Lastly, we still have a few discounts available on our website for selected courses that will expire soon. We highly recommend checking them out!

Best regards,

Serra

Holcim and ZHACode collaborated to 3D-print the Phoenix, using 10 tons of recycled material

Zaha Hadid Architects designed the Phoenix Bridge in collaboration with Holcim, Block Research Gropu at ETH Zurich, ZHACode, and incremental3D, which were constructed at Holcim Innovation Hub in Lyon, France.

Mercedes-Benz and Binghatti to build a supertall skyscraper in Dubai

Mercedes-Benz collaborated with Binghatti Properties to build a supertall skyscraper in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. The project is officially named Mercedes-Benz Places in Dubai; the 65-floor structure will reach 341 meters.

Kazunobu Nakamura recreated swirling clouds as an installation that fascinated them

An installation called “Into the Space” was designed by Kazunobu Nakamura of NAKAMURA KAZUNOBU DESIGN-WORKS for EGIKU JAPANESE-DANCE PRODUCTS in Tokyo, Japan. At this site, Japanese dance performances took place, and people were asked to experience the installation firsthand, both before and after the performances.

Symbiosis Pavilion represents a future of circular sustainability that is symbiotic with nature

Symbiosis Pavilion was designed by Yuan Architects, an international design firm specializing in architecture, interior design, and exhibition projects. This pavilion is situated near the Zhuqi Station and is built on a triangular base that represents the rich history and future of the forest railway of Zhuqi.

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Parametric design and prefabrication: Redefining architecture’s creative and constructive potential

Parametric architecture is commonly believed to be a design language and a certain aesthetic but refers at the base merely to a method of designing, that is, via computing specific parameters. Buildings can then be seen as the physical result of the interplay of various such parameters.

Istanbul Architecture Guide: 8 modern buildings to explore

Spreading over two continents, the dynamic city center of Istanbul is a metropolis full of historical significance, cultural richness, and architectural wonders. Positioned as a bridge between East and West, Istanbul has a diverse architectural heritage shaped by many influences over the centuries.

PA Talks: Chris Precht on reconnecting nature and architecture

Here’s an old conversation with Chris Precht, co-founder of Studio Precht, who talked about 'Reconnecting Nature and Architecture' in the PA Talks. Studio Precht is a young architecture firm that aims to reconnect nature and architecture. They believe in speaking up with a fresh voice and tackling the challenges of our time. The team is diverse and globally driven, with a passion for inspiring each other through a cross-cultural approach to design.

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10 websites where you can find free and high-quality 2D elements

As architects and designers, 2D elements such as people, trees, and animals are essential additions to our project presentations. We all have a collection of these images on our computers sourced from various places.

Floating Cities: 10 most fascinating existing and envisioned cruise ships

One cannot start to look at the newly constructed and now biggest cruise ship in the world without considering the Covid-19 pandemic. The pandemic slowed down many leisure industries, the cruise industry among them, without bringing them to a complete halt.