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National Kaohsiung Center for the Arts, Taiwan


Designed by Dutch architects Mecanoo, the architecture of the National Kaohsiung Centre for the Arts (Wei-Wu-Ying) is inspired by the sinuous canopy created by clusters of banyan trees commonly found in the region. Designed with the subtropical climate in mind, the open structure allows the wind to blow freely through Banyan Plaza.     

10 of the Most Beautiful Metro Stations around the World


In order to add a touch of creativity to the public transit system, cities across the globe are turning insipid stations into immersive experiences. Here, we take a tour of the world’s most beautiful underground stations, featuring stops that sparkle with mosaics, showcase hand-painted platforms, and even transport passengers to the pages of a Jules Verne novel.   The Westfriedhof Station (Munich, Germany) The Westfreidhof station in Munich, features unpaved…

Oculus World Trade Center Transportation Hub, NYC


The Oculus World Trade Center Transportation Hub, completed in 2016, serves 250,000 Port Authority Trans-Hudson (PATH) daily commuters and millions of annual visitors from around the world. At approximately 74,000 sqm, the Hub, designed by Santiago Calatrava, is the third-largest transportation center in New York City. Located immediately to the east of the original World Trade Center Twin Towers, the project replaces the original PATH rail system that was…

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