Architecture

January 25, 2025

Portlandโ€™s Expanded Airport Terminal Celebrates Oregonโ€™s Forested Landscape

Out of all construction materials, concrete is undoubtedly the most popular. Itโ€™s durable, versatile, and cost-effective and adorns countless buildings across the globe. A new airport terminal in Portland, Oregon, however, opts for one of the worldโ€™s oldest materials instead: wood. Designed by the architecture firm ZGF, Portland International Airportโ€™s (PDX) Main Terminal expansion serves as the largest mass timber project of its kind.

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January 18, 2025

Copper-Clad Condominium Facade Cleverly Mimics Dubaiโ€™s Sweeping Sand Dunes

Between January and September 2024, Dubai welcomed over 13 million visitors, cementing it as one of the worldโ€™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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