Finnish company Admares, which specialises in off-site projects, has teamed up with Finnish practice Sigge Architects to design 16 floating hotels in Qatar. Located on Qetaifan Island North, the Middle Eastern kingdom’s upcoming entertainment…
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Architecture Hotel design Sustainable design Travel
OMA-designed Desa Potato Head in Bali shuns exclusivity to engage local community
Like most beach destinations, Bali‘s hotels and resorts too emphasise luxury experiences that are far-removed from local communities. The latest Desa Potato Head Bali by Office for Metropolitan Architecture (OMA) aims to change this…
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Interview: Thai architect Suvapat Chooduang of Supar Studio says poor natural and built environment practices affect quality of life in Bangkok
Founded in 2019 by architect Suvapat Chooduang, Supar Studio is an up-and-coming architectural practice based in Thailand’s capital Bangkok which is now facing the environmental consequences of rampant urbanisation. Having studied architecture at King…
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Woha brings green, sustainable architecture to Taichung with its first Taiwan project
Singapore-headquartered architecture practice Woha has completed Sky Green, its first project in Taichung, Taiwan. Commissioned by Taiwanese developer Golden Jade with Feng Chia University as an advisor, it is thought to be the first…
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Architecture Interviews Sustainable design
Interview: Architect Alan Abraham discusses why sustainability in India is being driven by people than public sector
Mumbai-based multidisciplinary practice Abraham John Architects has been at the forefront of sustainable building in India in various building sectors such as architecture, interior design, landscaping and urban planning. Founded in 1967 by Abraham…
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Maison H proposes site-specific and sustainable concept for Beijing 2022 Winter Olympics Museum
Beijing-based practice maison h has unveiled its design for the world’s first Winter Olympics Museum for the Beijing 2022 Winter Olympics. The project aims to preserve the legacy of the 2008 Beijing Olympics and…
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Srijit Srinivas Architects designs a sustainable multifunctional house in India using bricks
Srijit Srinivas Architects, based in the Southern Indian state of Kerala, has designed a 4,250m² house for a couple in the healthcare industry. The family residence inhabited by the couple and their two children,…