WindsorPatania Architects’ futuristic Extended Reality Lab (XR Lab) project has claimed the ‘Inspiring Learning Space’ award at the recent Education Estates® Awards 2024 in Manchester. The prestigious Awards recognise excellence, innovation and sustainable practices by architects, consultants, contractors and clients operating in the education spac...
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WindsorPatania
The Glass House, an eco-retreat built from upcycled materials, offers a unique opportunity for buyers looking for a sustainable and luxurious getaway. Set on an expansive 6-hectare plot amidst the pristine natural landscape of Comporta, this eco-friendly property is a rare gem in one of Europe’s most exclusive and sought-after destinations.
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Fantastic Frank Lisbon
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Fantastic Frank Lisbon
he LIT Lighting Design Awards announced the winners of their 8th edition, celebrating outstanding achievements in lighting design across diverse categories. With over 800 submissions from 58 countries, the awards showcased groundbreaking innovation, creativity, and sustainability.
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Mirna Huhoja-Doczy
The world’s longest driverless transit system, the Riyadh Metro network spans over 176 kilometres across 6 lines and 85 stations. Designed by Zaha Hadid Architects, the King Abdullah Financial District Metro Station serves as the key interchange on the network.
Project name
King Abdullah Financial District Metro Station
Architecture firm
Zaha Hadid Architects (ZHA)
Location
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Principal architect
Zaha Hadid, Patrik Schumacher
Design team
Marco Amoroso, Vincenzo Caputo, Abdel Halim Chehab, Lee Cubeddu, Rawan Al-Derjem, Domenico Di Francesco, David Fogliano, Manuele Gaioni, Marko Gligorov, Subharthi Guha, Alexandros Kallegias, Lisa Kinnerud, Alexandre Kuroda, Stefano Iacopini, Carolina López-Blanco, Jamie Mann, Mohammadali Mirzaei, Arian Hakimi Nejad, David Wolthers, Nicola McConnell, Mario Mattia, Massimo Napoleoni, Niki Okala, Carlos Parraga- Botero, Sohith Perera, Izis Salvador Pinto, Carine Posner, Neil Rigden, Paola Salcedo, Nima Shoja, Thomas Sonder, Vincenzo Reale, Kate Revyakina, Roberto Vangeli, Seungho Yeo
Civil engineer
BuroHappold
Structural engineer
BuroHappold
Environmental & MEP
Zamil
Construction
BACS Consortium
Typology
Transportation › Metro Station
The Luxe Developers, a leading UAE-based real estate developer firm, has officially launched La Mazzoni, an AED2.3 billion-dirham development on Al Marjan Island in Ras Al Khaimah.
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The Eighth International Conference on Smart Materials and Nanotechnology in Engineering (SMN2024) concluded successfully at American University of Sharjah (AUS) on November 28, 2024.
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American University of Sharjah (AUS)
New edition - new stars! The International Architecture & Design Awards has launched its 4th edition.
Organizer
ADC (Architecture & Design Community)
Category
Architecture & Design
Eligibility
Open to public
Register
https://ad-c.org/
Awards & Prizes
Certificate of Achivement, personalized logo, award trophy, a fratured spot on our homepage, exclusive landing page, opportunity to grace the covers of future ADC Awards publications
Entries deadline
11 April 2025
Price
Early bird - $120. Advance - $150. Standard - $180. Extended - $210. Late - $240
The Metropolitan Station in Lublin, designed by the Polish architectural firm Tremend, has received the main award at this year’s World Architecture Festival (WAF). The event, held from 6-8th November in Singapore.