Architecture

January 25, 2025

Portland’s Expanded Airport Terminal Celebrates Oregon’s Forested Landscape

Out of all construction materials, concrete is undoubtedly the most popular. It’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 world’s oldest materials instead: wood. Designed by the architecture firm ZGF, Portland International Airport’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 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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