Destined for student accommodation, the Hoso tower is located in the largest university campus in the city of Porto. Integrated between orthogonal volumes, it fills an urban void created by the various discontinuities associated with the inner belt motorway in Porto.
Architecture firm
OODA Architecture
Photography
Fernando Guerra | FG+SG, Guilherme Oliveira
Structural engineer
A3R, TEKK, Fluimep, Alfaengenharia
Typology
Residential › Housing, University Campus
Skyscrapers have become iconic symbols of human engineering and architectural prowess. These awe-inspiring structures dominate the skylines of cities around the globe, captivating the imagination of millions. This article will take you on a journey to explore some of the world's top skyscrapers and delve into their captivating interiors
Written by
Liliana Alvarez
Aedas-designed Xi’an Lovi Center has opened in 2023 June and served as an urban oasis for the city. Located in Xi’an, the project is comprised of a shopping mall, office and hotel towers. Designed to be a vibrant mixed- use destination, Lovi Center has become a unique retail-recreational attraction through the hybrid of public space and greenery.
Principal architect
Christine Lam and David Clayton, Global Design Principals
Client
Shaanxi Nan-Feihong Industrial Co., Ltd.
Typology
Commercial › Mixed-use Development
The Sinuating Flow high-rise proposal pays homage to Sichuan’s unique geography, which is surrounded by magnificent mountain ranges and situated in a basin. The design draws inspiration from the region’s characteristic landforms and lush natural resources that flourish along the water bodies from the mountains to the valleys.
Project name
Sinuating Flow
Architecture firm
StudioTiltedCircle
Visualization
StudioTiltedCircle
Tools used
AutoCad, Adobe Creative Cloud, Rhinoceros 3D, Grasshopper, Autodesk Maya, Enscape
Principal architect
Xie Qilin
Landscape
StudioTiltedCircle
Client
Skyrise 2022 Competition
Status
Concept - Design, Shortlisted
Typology
Commercial › Mixed-use Development
The residential high-rise project Pier 05 is one of the new beacons at aspern Urban Lakeside. Zechner & Zechner ZT GmbH proved successful against strong competition with their gently curved solitaire that includes flexible apartment floor plans and a rooftop pool.
Written by
Zechner & Zechner Architects
Aedas Global Design Principal Dr. Andy Wen and Executive Director Yijun Qian led the team to create a waterfall-like office tower in a prime location near Taipei Arena. With rich Taiwanese office characteristics, it is designed to be a contemporary building with a focus of urban texture, architecture and people.
Project name
Taipei Zhongshan District Changan Duan 345 Office Tower
Principal architect
Dr. Andy Wen, Global Design Principal; Yijun Qian, Executive Director
Client
Highwealth Construction Co., Ltd.
Typology
Commercial › Mixed-use Development
Imagine standing at the precipice of a vast desert, its serenity disrupted only by the specter of towering vertical cities shimmering against the horizon. This is not an architectural blueprint or a city planning project, but rather an artistic expedition, inspired and orchestrated by the potent synergy between human creativity and artificial intel...
Project name
Endless Vertical Cities
Architecture firm
Hassan Ragab
Principal architect
Hassan Ragab
Visualization
Hassan Ragab
Typology
Future Architecture
Situated in the Nanyou district in central Nanshan area, the Zhongtai Residential Development consists of a 5-storey podium and above it a 33-storey residential building providing 238 units. On account of the site’s lack of pleasant greenery, the design’s primary objective is to inject vitality and improve the urban interface.
Project name
Zhongtai Residential Development
Photography
CreatAR Images
Principal architect
Cary Lau, Global Design Principal
Client
Shenzhen Zhong Lian Ye Trading Co. Ltd.
Typology
Residential › Apartments
