Architecture

December 26, 2023

Futuristic Bookstore in China Inspired by the Celestial World

China is known for its futuristic bookstores and, thanks to Li Xiang of the design firm X+Living, a busy marketplace in the country's Jiangsu province has a new contemporary place to purchase books. Huai’an Zhongshuge's interior is brought to life by enormous three-dimensional structures that recall astronomical instruments. Rising up, these celestial rings are true centerpieces of the store.

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November 30, 2023

47 Creative Gifts for Architects and Architecture Lovers

Looking for the perfect gift for the architect in your life? Or maybe you just know an architecture enthusiast, whether it's someone who is passionate about Frank Lloyd Wright‘s designs or the aesthetic of Minimalist architecture. Either way, there are a wide variety of thoughtful gifts for professional architects, aspiring designers, and beyond. We've put together a collection with a type of gift for everyone who loves architecture.

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November 18, 2023

Architecture Firm Builds Organically Shaped Offices in the Heart of the Mayan Jungle

Nestled outside of Tulum, Mexico— in the heart of the Mayan jungle—Roth Architecture created an organically shaped office and maker space. Using concrete and palm fiber, the pod-like structures embrace their natural surroundings with curves that hug trees or bring their trunks into the interior. In this way, the office and FabLab form an organic hub for the Azulik City of Arts.

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November 11, 2023

Proposal For Seoul’s Newest Performing Arts Center Is Made Up of Five Futuristic Buildings

Melike Altınışık Architects (MAA) is one of five firms that were shortlisted in the hopes of designing Seoul's 2nd Sejong Cultural Center for Performing Arts. The firm's proposal, which was made in collaboration with BAUM Architects and Aliveus Landscape, is called The Spark and consists of five buildings that form a unified hub.

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