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Badminton Training Center, China


MVRDV has been awarded the design contract for the Shenzhen Pingshan Sports Park in eastern Shenzhen, China. Central to the project is the inclusion of 100 badminton courts, which also inspired the architectural design, particularly exemplified by the 240-meter-long roof shaped like a badminton racket head. One of the main features of the Shenzhen Pingshan Sports Park is the large, racket-shaped roof, equipped with photovoltaic panels to harness solar energy…

Istanbul TV & Radio Tower, Turkey


Istanbul TV & Radio Tower is designed by Melike Altınışık Architects as an international architecture practice with offices in Istanbul and Seoul. Istanbul's futuristic 369m meter-tall telecommunication tower seeks a sense of motion and rhythm within its silhouette that changes when viewed from different directions around Istanbul. Istanbul Radio & Tower is an expression of history, culture, communication, and interaction. The tower has an organic structure that is not familiar…

Hangzhou Yuhang Headquarters, China


Cainiao Headquarters consists of a 5-storey office building complemented with a plenitude of communal spaces. Inspired by the space station, the planning emphasizes ‘circulation’ and ‘connectivity’ to reflect Cainiao’s corporate identity and belief. A visitor centre is designed at the entrance as an easy access to workers and visitors. Adjacent to the centre is the main building where the diagonal connections planned inside enhance the accessibility and minimize the walking…

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