Every year, millions of tons of seafood shells no longer end up in landfills but are transformed into streamlined public loungers at urban corners. Behind the prosperity of the seafood industry lies an often-overlooked environmental challenge—millions of tons of discarded shells each year. Now, these “waste materials” are undergoing a magnificent transformation, becoming public furniture … Read more
All images are AI-generated 2K HD images. Ningbo Guohua Financial Center: A poetic expression of structural art and a model of sustainable design. The diamond-shaped cross-braced outer frame shines under the sun, and the 206-meter tall building reshapes the Ningbo skyline with precise geometric language. This landmark, which has received LEED Gold certification and three-star … Read more
All images are AI-generated 2K HD images. Hangzhou Gaode Land Plaza: SOM’s “Vertical West Lake” and a new urban landmark in Qianjiang New City. Hangzhou Gaode Land Plaza is a large-scale comprehensive building project located in the core area of Qianjiang New City in Hangzhou, China. As a key core project in the planning of … Read more
When a university decided to relocate its architecture department to an old shoe factory, what design wisdom lies behind this seemingly incredible decision? In 2011, the renovation project by the Architectural Research Center (ARC) of the University of Nicosia provided an astonishing answer. This renovation project, located in the Engomi industrial area of Lebanon, not … Read more
All images are AI-generated 2K HD images. The Vertical Forest, a breathing new landmark in financial technology! An analysis of the design of WeBank’s headquarters building. The interleaved floors and double-height structure create a “breathing” porous facade, with a building height of 148 meters and an ecological intelligent volume of 153,000 square meters, reshaping the … Read more
With the advancement of technology, smart home products have entered thousands of households. From routers to cameras and smart speakers, these devices make our lives more convenient and intelligent. However, when these electronic products are phased out due to upgrades or failures, their disposal becomes a challenge. Today, a noteworthy trend is emerging—the recycling programs … Read more
The Lujiazui Financial Plaza Phase I and II designed by SOM consists of five towers, interconnected by pedestrian-friendly squares, lush green spaces, and open public areas. It follows a human-scale design language, breaking the impression of “uniformity among high-rise office buildings” in Shanghai, creating a differentiated visual experience. © Seth Powers 01 Office park with … Read more
This summer, Jersey Zoo is not just home to rare animals; it is also hosting one of the most visually stunning installation exhibitions of the year: “Bloom.” This glowing sea of 3D printed flowers is designed to commemorate the centenary of legendary conservationist Gerald Durrell. Jersey Zoo was founded by Durrell and is located in … Read more
At an altitude of 2000 meters on Mount Julier in the Swiss Alps, a 30-meter tall 3D printed building named Tor Alva has set a new industry record as the “world’s tallest 3D printed building.” A Symbiotic Theater of Art and Nature in the Clouds The project is located in a remote village in the … Read more
The Tianjin CTF Finance Center is a landmark supertall building in the Tianjin Binhai New Area, designed by the American architectural firm SOM. It integrates office, hotel, apartment, and commercial spaces, reaching a total height of 530 meters, making it the tallest building in Northern China and the fourth tallest in China overall. By 2025, … Read more