Quito, a city of coexisting contrasts influenced by its diverse ecosystems, ethnicities and traditions, is the capital of Ecuador and a UNESCO world heritage site, which features the best-preserved and least altered historic center in South America. MAD Architects, led by Ma Yansong, has revealed its first mix-use project “Qondesa” in Quito.
Architecture firm
MAD Architects
Tools used
Autodesk 3ds Max
Principal architect
Ma Yansong, Dang Qun, Yosuke Hayano
Design team
Jon Kontuly, Xie Peng, Horace Hou, Edwin Cho, Matthew McFetrick
Collaborators
Associate Partners: Tiffany Dahlen
Typology
Commercial › Mixed-use Development
Located in one of the prime areas of Porto, Miramar Tower is a habitable sculpture in the city. Standing out for its uniqueness in the landscape and for its proximity to the sea, Miramar Tower is similar to the buildings in Pasteleira Park to the north, in proportion and dimension, but otherwise completely distinctive in its concept approach.
Project name
Miramar Tower
Architecture firm
OODA Architecture
Photography
Vídeo: Gerardo Burmester
Tools used
Rhinoceros 3D, Adobe Photoshop, Autodesk Revit, AutoCAD, Physical models, Hand drawing
Collaborators
GEG, Mir, Fusão, P4
Landscape
P4 – Artes e Técnicas da Paisagem
Structural engineer
GEG – Engineering Structures for Life
Status
Under Construction
Typology
Residential › Apartments
CENTRUM Group presented their concept for a new "Opera for All" in Düsseldorf to the public. At the center of the concept are two high points that face each other harmoniously.
Project name
Duett Düsseldorf
Architecture firm
CENTRUM Group, Snøhetta
Location
Düsseldorf, Germany
Collaborators
Bollinger+Grohmann, Theatre Project, Drees & Sommer
Typology
Cultural › Opera House, residential, hotel, office, commercial
Appointed in 2017 to expand the resort, Zaha Hadid Architects designed Studio City Phase 2 with new leisure, entertainment and hospitality facilities including one of Asia’s largest indoor & outdoor water parks and a six-screen Cineplex together with extensive conference and exhibition spaces.
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Zaha Hadid Architects
