Architecture

July 18, 2010

Discovery Channel’s Awesome Shark Building (6 photos)

In honor of Shark Week 2010, which starts August 1, the Discovery Channel transformed its main office building in downtown Silver Spring, Maryland into a giant shark. The inflatable shark, named “Chompie,” consists of five pieces – the head, two side fins, a dorsal fin, and a tail.

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November 24, 2009

Modern Design: New Pool Suites at the Hard Rock Hotel Las Vegas

Gorilla Suite Las Vegas design firm Chemical Spaces was recently commissioned to remodel several one-of-a-kind pool suites intended to accommodate VIP guests at Hard Rock Las Vegas. The suites were designed to cater to Hard Rock's hip, young, and music-loving guests. Each suite features its own unique theme, and all of the suites walk out to the newly-designed Hard Rock pool.

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December 28, 2008

I Love Modern Architecture – The Three Graces: Dubai

Historically in art, The Three Graces have been viewed as a symbol of lasting unity that represent joy, beauty and charm. NOX | Lars Spuybroek has designed a family of towers called The Three Graces in Dubai which emulates that very dynamic. The family of towers, which are currently in progress, will be interconnected by a footbridge that will reduce footprints on the piers.

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