Foster + Partners reveals designs for Abu Dhabi World Trade Center, the principal building at Al Raha Beach. The design strategy is a highly specific response to the climate and topography of this dramatic coastal site and the building has evolved through a process of sophisticated environmental computer analysis. The resulting scheme provides shade while [...]

The Centara Grand Hotel and Bangkok Convention Centre at CentralWorld Plaza was designed by BBG-BBGM and Tandem Architects is located near the busy intersection of Rama I and Ratchadamri Road in Bangkok, Thailand. Integrated into a multipurpose podium, in addition to the hotel public floors, this large volume houses parking floors and extensive convention facilities. [...]

Zaha Hadid’s futuristic designs match the cultural aims of the new Hermitage Guggenheim Vilnius Project. As always, the characteristic of Zaha Hadid architectural design always takes the conceptual terms of fluidity, velocity and lightness. The building appears like a mystical object floating above the extensive artificial landscape strip, seemingly defying gravity by exposing dramatic undercuts [...]

The nice green renovation for this house which has LEED Platinum certification. The high performance green design and construction is fast becoming the standard for family home living. This green home architecture has features such as Hydronic radiant heating system, Use of low- or no-VOC materials, Spray foam insulation and super efficient envelope, Use of [...]