Architecture | March 14, 2014

Image courtesy of Studio Link-Arc China’s Expo Milan 2015 pavilion Tsinghua University, in collaboration with New York-based design firm Studio Link-Arc have conceived “The China pavilion” for the Milan Expo 2015 as a field of different spaces. Hovering over the “field of hope” on the ground floor, a floating cloud structure offers a distinctive undulating roof […] Read more

Architecture | March 7, 2014

Image courtesy of Bjarke Ingels Group ArtA by BIG+Allard architecture BIG+Allard architecture, along with three other international firms, have unveiled their proposal for ArtA, a 8,000 sqm cultural hub on the edge of the river Rhine in Arnhem, the Netherlands. ArtA connects the city with its waterfront and marries two archetypes, a film theater with […] Read more

Architecture | March 3, 2014

Image courtesy of Kohn Pedersen Fox associates Ziraat Bank Headquarters by Kohn Pedersen Fox Plans have been unveiled for Ziraat bank’s Istanbul headquarters, a large scale project comprising two distinct towers which will form the centerpiece of the city’s financial district. Located in a modern suburban district, the scheme, developed by international firm Kohn Pedersen […] Read more

Architecture | February 27, 2014

Image courtesy of Ricardo Bofill La Muralla Roja by Ricardo Bofill Within the context of La Manzanera, La Muralla Roja (The Red Wall) by Ricardo Bofill asks to be considered as a case apart. It embodies a clear reference to the popular architecture of the Arab Mediterranean, in particular to the adobe towers of North […] Read more

Architecture | February 25, 2014

Image courtesy of  Architects of Invention Torre Antena Santiago by Architects of Invention Architects of Invention have presented “Halo Santiago”, a proposal which was awarded third prize in the “Torre Antena Santiago Competition”. The tower is envisioned as a landmark structure for Santiago, a beacon for the city and its people. Read more

Architecture | February 12, 2014

432 Park Avenue, One57, 111 West 57th, Four Seasons at 30 Park Place, 56 Leonard, Hudson Yards Tower D SKY HIGH & the logic of luxury October 9th, 2013 through April 19th, 2014 SKY HIGH examines the recent proliferation of super-slim, ultra-luxury residential towers on the rise in Manhattan. These pencil-thin buildings-all 50 to 90+ […] Read more

Architecture, Design | February 5, 2014

image courtesy of Seoul Design Foundation Dongdaemun Design Park & Plaza by Zaha Hadid Seoul’s “Dongdaemun Design Park & Plaza” (DDP) is set to open its doors to the public seven years after Zaha Hadid floated initial plans for the project. Read more

Architecture, Design | January 29, 2014

Image courtesy of Olga Sorokina Olga Sorokina – Winner of It’s LIQUID International Contest 3rd Edition Olga Sorokina is an architect, interior designer and artist. Graduated with honors at Saint-Petersburg State Art Academy, MSc in Arts (Interior design) in Saint-Petersburg, Russia. Read more

Architecture | January 28, 2014

LUCA CURCI ARCHITECTS – BOOK VOL 1 50 signed numbered copies, special limited edition It’s LIQUID Group is extremely proud to present “LUCA CURCI ARCHITECTS – BOOK VOL 1”, special limited edition of 50 signed numbered copies. The volume is a comprehensive catalog of 10 years projects by LUCA CURCI ARCHITECTS and consist of 100 […] Read more

Architecture | January 27, 2014

Image courtesy of Fernando Romero Enterprise Museo Soumaya by Fernando Romero Enterprise Museum buildings tend to be conceived either for maximum functionality – acting as neutral containers for art – or as iconic structures that represent a city at a particular historic moment. The Museo Soumaya was designed as both: a sculptural building that is […] Read more

Architecture | January 21, 2014

Image courtesy of Asymtote Architecture ARC – River Culture Pavilion The architecture of the River Culture Pavilion (ARC) is a powerful formal statement that combines nature, technology and space. The bold curved form of the ARC is perched on a peninsula that juts into the river and surrounded by an awe inspiring natural environment. Read more

Architecture | January 2, 2014

HOK masterplan leads Dubai to Expo 2020 victory Dubai also saw off competition from Brazilian city São Paulo and Yekaterinburg in Russia, and will become the first Middle Eastern city to host the international exhibition in its 150-year history. “This win is a testament to the commitment of the UAE citizens to create a prosperous future […] Read more

Architecture | December 27, 2013

Image courtesy of MARS MARS architects proposes Walltopia Climbing Hall Defined by its diversity, Walltopia Climbing Hall is an environmentally and financially sustainable project located in Sofia, Bulgaria. Proposed by MARS architects, the center integrates recreational facilities with the head offices of Walltopia, a company specializing in the production of climbing equipment. Read more

Architecture | December 20, 2013

Image courtesy of 3XN “Butterfly” by 3XN for Nobel Headquarters Reflecting the nature of the nobel prize, ‘Butterfly’ is an open and democratic piece of architecture, which forms a coherent and direct relationship with its surrounding environment. Located in Stockholm, Sweden, 3XN‘s competition entry is a textured, permeable and fluid design which would house the organization’s […] Read more

Architecture | December 18, 2013

Image courtesy of SOM “Pertamina Energy Tower” by SOM With a proposed height of approximately 530 metres, the Pertamina Energy Tower will be twice as high as Wisma 46, currently the tallest building in Indonesia, and will feature an integrated “wind funnel” that generates energy from prevailing air currents. Read more

Architecture | December 16, 2013

Image courtesy of  DBOX Foster and Heatherwick for Shanghai Bund Architecture firm Foster + Partners and designer Thomas Heatherwick have unveiled images of a finance centre they are collaborating on, which is currently under construction in Shanghai. Read more

Architecture | December 3, 2013

Krrish Square by Edouard François Three large towers are to be built in the Sri Lankan capital of Columbo, part of a regeneration of the city’s waterfront. ‘Krrish Square’, a scheme proposed by French architect Edouard François, seeks to establish the 450,000 square meter project around the history and context of the site. The diverse […] Read more

Architecture, Art, Design | November 29, 2013

It’s LIQUID International Contest 3rd edition – Winners It’s LIQUID Group is pleased to announce the WINNERS of the It’s LIQUID International Contest 3rd edition. The contest is born with the goal of promoting contemporary art, architecture and design through all the divulging tools that the communication platform It’s LIQUID has used for years (press […] Read more

Architecture, Design | November 29, 2013

PNU by Perkins+Will. Image courtesy of Bill Lyons PNU by Perkins+Will Designed by global award-winning architecture and design firm Perkins+Will, in collaboration with Dar Al-Handasah (Shair and Partners) (Dar), the campus at Princess Nora Bint Abdulrahman University (PNU), offers state-of-the-art educational facilities in all major academic disciplines to as many as 60,000 female undergraduate students. The […] Read more

Architecture | November 28, 2013

Image courtesy of Sou Fujimoto Architects ‘Mirage-Like’ landmark by Sou Fujimoto Sou Fujimoto Architects has released details on a conceptual master plan for a commercial complex in a prominent, yet anonymous Middle Eastern city. Situated between an education and financial center, the modular complex reinterprets the vibrant atmosphere and lively qualities of the traditional market […] Read more

Architecture | November 20, 2013

Ardmore Residence by Ben Van Berkel. Image courtesy of Iwan Baaw Ardmore Residence by UNStudio Dutch architect Ben Van Berkel of UNStudio has led the design of the recently completed Ardmore Residence in Singapore. The 36 storey tower aims to break out of the monotony of the replicated skyscrapers that dominate the skylines of 21st century […] Read more

Architecture | November 19, 2013

Apple’s Cupertino Spaceship Campus by Foster + Partners. Image curtesy of Cupertino Apple’s Cupertino Campus by Foster + Partners Almost a month after Apple had unveiled the scale model of the Foster + Partners-designed curved glass Apple headquarters in Cupertino, new renders of the final HQ plan have been uncovered by wired. Apple Campus 2, […] Read more

Architecture, Design | November 18, 2013

The Living Staircase by Paul Cocksedge The Living Staircase by Paul Cocksedge This spiral staircase conceived by London designer Paul Cocksedge will feature balustrades overflowing with plants and circular spaces where employees can take time out from their work. Paul Cocksedge designed The Living Staircase for Ampersand, a new office building in London’s Soho dedicated […] Read more

Architecture | November 15, 2013

Image courtesy of Iwan Baan Heydar Aliyev Center by Zaha Hadid In 2007, Zaha Hadid architects won a competition to develop the Heydar Aliyev Center in the city of Baku, Azerbaijan, which would stand as the country’s primary building for hosting the former Soviet nation’s cultural programs. Read more

Architecture | November 14, 2013

Image courtesy of KPF/Abu Dhabi Airports Abu Dhabi Airport complex by Kohn Pedersen Fox   Serving as the gateway to the capital of the united arab emirates, Kohn Pedersen Fox has developed the Abu Dhabi international airport midfield complex. The scheme, integral to the city’s 2030 plan to transform the desert into the “garden of […] Read more

Architecture | November 8, 2013

Image courtesy of Adrian Smith + Gordon Gill architecture The 2017 Expo-Future Energy by Smith and Gill After a close competition, planning for the 2017 World Expo in Astana, Kazakhstan is already underway. Chicago-based studio Adrian Smith + Gordon Gill architecture has shared with us their intelligent winning design that will illustrate the theme of […] Read more

Architecture | October 24, 2013

Image Courtesy of Rieder Library and Learning Center by Zaha Hadid Here are the first photographs of Zaha Hadid’s Library and Learning Centre at the Vienna University of Economics and Business, which opened last week in the city’s second district. The library and learning centre is one of seven buildings that make up a new […] Read more

Architecture | October 18, 2013

Image courtesy of LUCA CURCI ARCHITECTS – Organic Cities, United Arab Emirates LUCA CURCI ARCHITECTS ORGANIC CITIES – UNITED ARAB EMIRATES THE INSPIRATION LUCA CURCI ARCHITECTS studio has designed a landmark for the United Arab Emirates skyline with an innovative project based on the concept of “Organic Cities”. The organic buildings become part of the […] Read more

Architecture | October 16, 2013

Image courtesy of Phil Pauley Sub-biosphere 2 by Phil Pauley Phil Pauley has designed the “Sub-biosphere 2“, a self-sustainable underwater habitat conceived for use by aquanauts, tourism and oceanographic life sciences and long term human, plant and animal habitation. Read more

Architecture | October 8, 2013

© Patrick Bingham-Hall WOHA’s Parkroyal Hotel in Singapore A total of 15,000m2 composition of skygardens, reflecting pools, waterfalls, planter terraces and green walls were designed by WOHA for the Parkroyal Hotel pickering. An expansive site located in central Singapore is now occupied by a diverse variety of species ranging from shade trees, tall palms, flowering […] Read more