© Courtesy of Safdie ArchitectsArchitects: Safdie Architects Location: Singapore, Singapore Project Director: Moshe Safdie Executive Architects: Aedas, Pte, Ltd. Structural Engineering: Arup Landscape Design: Peter Walker & Partners Landscape Construction: Peridian International Inc Site Area: 154,938 sqm Project Area: 845,000 sqm Budget: US $5.7 billion Project Year: 2010 Photographs: Courtesy of Safdie Architects Program1. Hotel – 2,560 luxury rooms in three hotel towers, totaling 265,6
A-cero presents the second modular show house in the spanish city of Ferrol, A Coruña, covered with white aluminum composite and black glass panels.
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In this occasion A-cero has chosen a different façade from the Madrid show house´s. In that way people can see different options that A-cero offers with these modular ho
Eco studio is a house nestled in nature’s lap. Designed by Australian architecture studio Arkit, the house is a prefabricated modular dwelling. Constructed from sustainably harvested western red cedar and hoop pine, the Eco studio is spread in just 50 m square. The house has a bedroom, bathroom, kitchen, living space and an adaptable services hub. I
© Nelson GarridoA year ago, we featured a set of Tim Harris’ early construction photos of Jean Nouvel’s Doha Office tower previously on AD, and now photographer Nelson Garrido has shared some new shots of the 45 story cylindrical structure. The building’s dia-grid gives much character to the project, as it not only provides structural support but also gives the volume a textured appearance from far away that turns into a more delicate patterning in closer range. The facade is
Architekturbüro Jakob Bader projected a red large house on a small plot.
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It is well insulated and with ground water heat pump and ventilation system economical to maintain. One comes from the south. The cars are not hidden in garages, but under the wide overhang presents a dry and shady. The projection is the great work. Among
Celine Dion and her husband Rene Angelil recently had a mansion constructed for their family in Florida. This new project costed the couple $20million (£13.9million) and a lot of neighborhood racket. An aquatic wonderland, this 9,825 square feet home is also located in the proximity of the ocean. Its exact location is on Jupiter Island, where some of the wealthiest stars
Davide Macullo Architects projected another stunning house located in the Swiss Alpine village of Lumino.
This house stands as a monolithic element, quietly complementing and echoing its context. The surrounding area is characterized by traditional store built houses, many of which date back centuries and are marked by their use of this single contraction mater
The White/Perrin ocean house comes from Dock4 Architecture and it is located in Bull Bay, North Bruny Island, Tasmania. The owners were so fascinated by the site’s features such as the beautiful coast landscapes and the secluded beach, that they considered building a home there a must. The steepest part of the area was chosen which means dramatic views of the ocean
© Matsunami Mitsutomo Architec: Matsunami Mitsutomo Location: Hozumidai, Ibaraki-shi, Osaka, Japan Site Area (One of four buildings): 75,91㎡ Construction Area(One of four buildings): 40,79㎡ Total Floor Area(One of four buildings): 12,04㎡ Year: 2007 Photographer: Matsunami Mitsutomo © Matsunami Mitsutomo This is a mass-produced type ready-built house o
Located in a fascinating natural environment in Valle de Bravo, Mexico, Casa en el Bosue (or “the House in the Forrest”) comes from Parque Humano, an architecture company with a very captivating portfolio. This beautiful home is so perfectly integrated in the surrounding landscape and so elegantly camouflaged that it seems it has always been there. More information on t
This may not be your idea of a home but it is bold and fun, and it has certainly attracted wide media attention. The 8,500 square-foot Casa Son Vida is a cooperation between three powerhouses: Luxury residential developer Cosmopolitan Estates, eclectic Dutch designer and founder of Mooi, Marcel Wanders,, and award-winning Los Angeles, Switzerland and Hong Kong-based tecARCHITECTURE. Casa Son Vida is located in the Balearic Islands off Spain, on the Island of Mallorca, where humans have lived
SALC House belongs to Frederico Zanelato Architects and is located near São Paulo, Brazil, in a beautiful natural environment. The first aspect that draws attention when looking at this home is its contemporary architecture. A giant supported rectangle houses most of the rooms in this unusual residence. Windows from floor to ceiling allow unobstructed views of the
