Architecture

December 17, 2008

I Love Modern Architecture – Spicing Up Sin City – The Mondri and Elano Hotel: Las Vegas

Although Vegas is known for its surreal architecture and mega-resorts, this hotel brings a fresh new look to a thriving city. As part of an invited competition, JDS/Julien de Smedt Architects has designed this proposal for the Mondri and Elano Hotel in Las Vegas. They wanted to create a genuine experience while extracting the identity of the Mondrian and the Delano Hotels without producing copycat versions.

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By Eugene Kim on December 17, 2008

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November 18, 2008

I Love Modern Architecture (and cool cars!) – Porsche Museum: Stuttgart, Germany

Who knew museums could look this good?

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By Eugene Kim on November 18, 2008

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October 12, 2008

I Love Modern Architecture – "Dupli Casa" by Jurgen Mayer: Germany

The thing I admire most about “Dupli Casa” is the elegant lines of the private residence that seamlessly blends the...

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By Eugene Kim on October 12, 2008

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October 11, 2008

I Love Modern Architecture – Eco Park Houses by Ushida-Findlay Architects: Preston, UK

This is taking “green” to a whole new level. These park houses by Ushida-Findlay Architects have been granted planning permission and will be built in Preston, UK. These unusual eco-homes will share a wavelike green roof which covers five individual four-story homes as well as a common leisure space that will surround the complex.

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By Eugene Kim on October 11, 2008

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October 7, 2008

I Love Modern Architecture – National Performing Arts Center: Kaohsiung, Taiwan

Scheduled to break ground in December 2008 and expected to complete in 2012, The National Performing Arts Center is more...

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By Eugene Kim on October 7, 2008

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