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Singapore City Guide: 8 fascinating architectural projects to see
Singapore, popularly known as the “Garden City,” is home to many modern and fascinating architectural marvels.
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We hope you're all doing well on this fine Monday!
We wanted to let you know about an exciting workshop we're hosting with Federico Borello at PAACADEMY. The workshop, titled "Data Structure(d) Design 2.0," is designed to equip participants with a comprehensive understanding of designing efficient geometries using data and visualization techniques. By the end of the workshop, participants will have the necessary practical skills to gain insights into the performance of their designs.
In addition to the workshop, we have some updates for you regarding a few exciting projects happening around the world, as well as some new articles and a city guide. 🚀
So let's dive in!
Singapore City Guide: 8 fascinating architectural projects to see
Singapore, popularly known as the “Garden City,” is home to many modern and fascinating architectural marvels. The tropical city island located in the Southeast Asian Region is known for its diverse architecture, making it an architectural landmark.
BIG wins competition for EU’s new Joint Research Center in Seville
Bjarke Ingels Group-BIG won the international architecture competition for the European Commission Joint Research Center and has completed the basic design. The construction design is expected to be finished in spring 2024.
NEOM announced the world’s first floating marina, Aquellam
NEOM has announced the launch of a new luxury destination called Aquellam. Located on the Gulf of Aqaba coastline, it is the world’s first floating marina, located within 450 meters of mountains. Guests can access this hidden community by traveling through a concealed underground canal.
La Porte Bleue has concrete adornment that gives the tower a distinctive tree-like design
Designed by PietriArchitectes between 2016 and 2017, La Porte Bleue serves as a pivotal junction, connecting the port, roads, and the city, presenting itself as a prominent gateway to Marseille in the heart of the Euroméditerranée district.
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Asian Games Cricket Field draws inspiration from “red lanterns” in Chinese folklore
Asian Games Cricket Field at Zhejiang University of Technology’s Pingfeng Campus spans 49,400 square meters on the western side of the original track and field zone. Located at the base of Ziwu Tide Mountain in the Ziwu Tide National Forest Park.
Golden Sands Lake Grand Theater characterised by perforated architectural facade
Golden Sands Lake Grand Theater, situated on the northern fringes of Golden Sands Lake Park in Qiantang District, Hangzhou, emerges as a cultural nexus amidst its strategic adjacency to a subway station, a bustling commercial artery, and the Civic Center.
BIG unveils details from their collaborative project with Not A Hotel
Bjarke Ingels Group-BIG unveiled a glimpse of their new hotel project on Sagishima Island in collaboration with hospitality group Not A Hotel. The structure situated on top of the island blends with topography and features a curved roof.
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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.
Studio RAP made a 3D-printed ceramic facade for a store in Amsterdam
Studio RAP made a 3D-printed ceramic facade for a store in Amsterdam’s P.C. Hooftstraat. The Ceramic House changes the way architecture is expressed by combining tradition and innovation in a way that doesn’t look out of place.