Architecture

January 18, 2025

Copper-Clad Condominium Facade Cleverly Mimics Dubai’s Sweeping Sand Dunes

Between January and September 2024, Dubai welcomed over 13 million visitors, cementing it as one of the world’s most attractive tourist destinations. The city has no shortage of lavish hotels, but, for those living in the city full-time, a new highrise condominium may offer a similarly luxurious experience. Designed by HKS Architects in collaboration with Ginco Properties, One Residence is a 30-story tower with 453 units, ranging from cozy studios to high-end penthouses.

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January 1, 2025

Restaurant Blooming Like a Lotus Flower Floats Serenely Across the Water

Nature-inspired architecture has been around for centuries, but a new restaurant concept incorporates the theme to its very core. Designed by Thilina Liyanage, who often creates architectural visualizations and mock-ups, the Nelumbo Restaurant concept unfolds like a blooming lotus flower. The floating restaurant gracefully merges architecture and nature through its floral conceit.

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December 6, 2024

Biophilic Hotel With Façade Inspired by Aspen Trees Opens in Denver

Inspired by Colorado's native Aspen trees, a new hotel has taken root in downtown Denver. With its sculptural façade, Populus is a striking addition to the city skyline. Designed by international architecture firm Studio Gang, the 265-room hotel opened in October. “Denver strikes a unique balance between being a vibrant city and a gateway to some of the country’s most awe-inspiring natural landscapes.

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