Saray Aab o Noor is a fantastic cultural center that effectively complements the natural world with contemporary architectural design. The heart of the project revolves around a large, dome-like ceiling that fills the interior with natural light through large glass openings.
Project name
Saray Aab o Noor
Architecture firm
Hamidi.archstudio
Tools used
Midjourney AI, Adobe Photoshop
Principal architect
Azadeh Hamidi
Design team
Hamidi.archstudio
Visualization
Azadeh Hamidi
Typology
Cultural Architecture > Cultural Center
The new theatre represents a central intervention within the broader redevelopment project of Via Milano, called "Oltre la strada." The project aims to redefine the character of the area, establishing itself as a focal point in a zone undergoing transformation, where numerous enhancement projects have been carried out.
Project name
Teatro Borsoni
Architecture firm
Botticini+Facchinelli ARW, Brescia infrastrutture srl
Location
Via Milano 83, Brescia, Italy
Photography
Federico Covre
Principal architect
Camillo Botticini (Botticini+Facchinelli ARW), Paola Daleffe (Brescia infrastrutture srl)
Design team
Stefano Bordoli, Paolo Livi, Massimo Torquati (Brescia infrastrutture srl)
Interior design
Alice Dodesini (DODiCI Architettura) - Responsible for Mobile Furniture Design
Structural engineer
Alessandro Gasparini
Environmental & MEP
Fabio Zenocchini (Sigma Project Engineering S.R.L.)
Supervision
GAP PROGETTI SRL, Eng. Silvia Foini (until May 2022)
Construction
Sabino Dicataldo
Visualization
Moreno Marrazzo – Spazio Creativo
Tools used
AutoCAD, ArchiCAD
Material
Concrete, Polycarbonate, Aluminum, Prefabricated Structure, Wood
Budget
approx. 10.500.000 € (7.700.000€ construction cost + 2.800.000€ interior furnishings/equipment cost)
Client
Municipality of Brescia
Typology
Cultural Architecture > Theatre
Today, the integration of Science and Technology into the fabric of societal development resonates universally. The intersection of scientific innovation and socio-economic progress is a global pursuit, and as nations strive for holistic development, using Science and Technology as catalysts for change becomes a shared ambition.
Project name
Regional Science Centre at Rajkot
Architecture firm
INI Design Studio
Location
Rajkot, Gujarat, India
Photography
Cube Construction, Karan Gajjar / The Space Tracing Company
Principal architect
Rakhi Rupani
Design team
Project Mentor/Director: Jayesh Hariyani, Adi Mistri; Project Lead: Rakhi Rupani; Sr. Designer: Dharmesh Gangani; Project Architect: Bhargav A Bhavsar; Project Director (MEPF Eng.): Parth Joshi
Collaborators
Plumbing Consultant: INI Infrastructure & Engineering; HVAC Consultant: INI Infrastructure & Engineering; Exhibit Design: Lemon Design; Electrical Consultant: INI Infrastructure & Engineering; AV / IT / Acoustic: INI Infrastructure & Engineering
Interior design
INI Design Studio
Structural engineer
DUCON Consultants Pvt. Ltd.
Lighting
INI Infrastructure & Engineering
Construction
Cube Construction Engineering Ltd.
Client
Gujarat Council on Science and Technology
Typology
Cultural Architecture > Museum
Dynamic and versatile space where various cultural and natural elements converge. The term "FieldSpace" implies an intersection where culture, time, and nature come together, creating a multifaceted and interconnected environment.
Project name
Fieldspace Museum Of History And The Future
Architecture firm
OF. STUDIO
Location
Turku City, Finland
Principal architect
OF. STUDIO
Collaborators
Peter Corbett, studio4215
Visualization
JP and OF. Studio
Typology
Cultural Architecture › Museum
In 2024, the Flickering Peak, designed by Wutopia Lab, was completed in Coffee Village, Wanning, Hainan. The Sun River Art Center, covered with a semi-transparent white Ferrari membrane composed of three perforation rates, was built on the site of a coffee plantation developed by returned overseas Chinese from Indonesia.
Project name
Flickering Peak CP·SUN RIVER Art Gallery
Architecture firm
Wutopia Lab
Principal architect
YU Ting
Collaborators
Project Manager: MU Zhilin. Project Architect: ZHAN Beidi, GUO Yuchen, YANG Siqi. Architecture Construction Drawing Consultant: Hainan design and research Institute Co., Ltd. Interior Construction Drawing Consultant: DAI Yunfeng, WU Xiaoyan, GUO Jianv, ZHANG Minmin, MA Chuanchuan. Mambrane Structure Concept Design Consultant: Bespoke. Creative Engineering Studio. Mambrane Structure Development and Construction: Beijing Z&T Fabric Architecture Technology Co. Ltd. Featured Model: ZHANG Hanxuan
Completion year
July 2024
Landscape
Chongqing Weitu Landscape Design Co., Ltd
Construction
China Railway Construction Group Co., Ltd
Material
Farrari Membrane, Recycling Terrazzo, Paint
Client
Chia Tai (Hainan）Xinglong Coffee Industry Development Co.,Ltd
Typology
Cultural Architecture › Art Gallery
What makes this project unique is the way restoration, renovation, infill, expansion and scenography come together and result in a total project. The Cycling Museum is transformed into a contemporary place whose socio-cultural significance far exceeds its museum function.
Architecture firm
ZOOM architecten
Location
Polenplein 15, 8800 Roeselare, Belgium
Photography
Dieter Van Caneghem
Principal architect
ZOOM architecten
Design team
ZOOM architecten, Callebaut architecten, Exponanza, Ingenium, Leen Vanthuyne
Interior design
ZOOM architecten + Exponanza
Structural engineer
Ingenium
Visualization
Studio Elvis
Construction
Artes Woudenberg
Budget
4,3 mln euro excl. BTW
Client
City Counsil Roeselare
Typology
Cultural Architecture › Museum, Redevelopment heritage site and building
On the picturesque Gulangyu Island, a distinctive cigar space brand is quietly emerging. Far from the urban hustle, driven by a strong sense of place, it delves deep into the relationship between brand and environment. By integrating architectural typology, symbiosis theory, and innovative methods,
Project name
Xujia Cigar Club
Architecture firm
CUN PANDA NANA
Location
Xiamen, Fujian, China
Principal architect
Lin Jiacheng, Cai Xuanna
Collaborators
SAC Chen Ziyang, lue Knight Art Society (Installation), Panda Nyota
Interior design
CUN PANDA NANA Team
Typology
Cultural Architecture > Cultural Center
This project is located in a historical and cultural block in Shaoxing, renowned as Wang Xizhi’s Native Place. The construction includes the improvement and upgrading of the former Cai Yuanpei Square, the renovation and refurbishment of Jiemin Cinema, and the new srtuctures of Jiemin Library.
Project name
Cai Yuanpei Square and Jiemin Library
Architecture firm
Architectural Design & Research Institute of Zhejiang University (UAD)
Location
Jiefang North Road, Yuecheng District, Shaoxing, Zhejiang, China
Design team
Leas Architect: Hu Huifeng. Architecture: Zhang Chenfan, Zhu Jinyun, Wang Yuxuan
Collaborators
Drainage: Yi Jiasong , Cai Ang. HVAC: Pan Dahong , Li Yongmei. Electrical: Zhang Wei, Qian Kun. Intellectualization: Li Xiangqun, Yang Guozhong , Yuan Xiaonan . Decoration: Fang Yin, Kong Xiang, Ma Juan. Curtain Wall: Shi Jiongjiong, Wang Jianzhong, Xuan Zhaokang, Su Zeqi. Geotechnical: Chen Yun, Yang Qinfeng, Han Jiaming. Stage: Chi Wangang, Chen Yong, Chi Jiabei. Economy: Chu Qianbo, Zhang Ying, Sun Wentong, Zhang Guodan. BIM Design: Ren Wei, Shu Yu. EPC: Fang Chaojun, Zhou Huiyang, Wu Jianquan, Bei Sijia. Exhibition Design: Shanghai Art-Designing Co., Ltd.
Landscape
Wu Weiling, Wang Jietao, Zhang Chi, Wu Di, Yao Haiyan, Zhang Yuchen, Xu Feitong, Gu Jingxian
Structural engineer
Zheng Xiaoqing, Wu Xiawen, Lyu Junfeng, Chen Xu, Zhang Jie, Ding Ziwen
Lighting
Wang Xiaodong, Zhao Yanqiu, Xing Jiayi, Fu Dongming, Feng Baile, Wu Xuhui
Construction
Zhejiang Qinye Construction Engineering Group
Client
Shaoxing Cultural Tourism Group
Typology
Cultural Architecture › Library
