From raising the bar for responsible development, to honouring its rich heritage through a raft of well-considered restoration projects, the culturally attuned emirate has formed an architectural imprint that’s unique to the region. In…
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Studio Zhu-Pei designs Jingdezhen Imperial Kiln Museum that pays homage to the town’s porcelain-making heritage
Jingdezhen, known as the porcelain capital of the world for its 1,700-year-old pottery-making legacy, has a new cultural attraction – the Jingdezhen Imperial Kiln Museum designed by Studio Zhu-Pei. Located in the centre of…
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Anandaloy community project by Studio Anna Heringer announced winner of OBEL Award 2020
The OBEL Award 2020 has been announced and the winner is Anandaloy community project by Studio Anna Heringer. It is the second edition of the award that recognises architectural achievement and is presented annually…
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Jingu Phoenix designs modernist Shenzhen restaurant with art gallery-like fluid spaces against a mountain backdrop
Located on the top floor of Yanhan Highland in overseas Chinese town (OCT) Creative Park, Nanshan District, Shenzhen City, Highland Star Chef Restaurant is a multi-quality space and artistic life landmark in urban nature.…
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Nguyen Khai Architects and Associates renovates old, compact house into coffeeshop and residential unit with transparent glass wall
Located at the corner of a busy intersection in the centre of Hue city in cental Vietnam, Tiam is a coffeeshop-cum-residential property that is sited within an 18-year-old house. Nguyen Khai Architects & Associates…
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JYA-RCHITECTS designs education company’s Seoul HQ inspired by a pile of books and featuring terrace spaces
JYA-RCHITECTS has designed the headquarters of education companies Fineman and Krassen in the Samjeon-dong neighbourhood of Seoul’s southeastern district of Songpa-gu. The two companies, which already have several educational outlets in Seoul and the…
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HONG Designworks converts 20th-century Victorian building in Shanghai into Fritz Hansen’s experiential centre
HONG Designworks has transformed a historic 20th-century Victorian building in Shanghai as the home of Danish furniture brand Fritz Hansen. Over the years, the old house has witnessed the changes of Julu Road where…