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Beijing Sub-Center Library, China


Snøhetta was awarded the Beijing Library in 2018 through an international competition. As one of three new major cultural buildings in Tongzhou, the Beijing Library transforms the area into a lively arts and cultural destination. To reestablish the library's role as an important pillar of public and intellectual life, and become more than a mere repository of books, the architect has positioned the building as a center for learning, culture,…

Guangzhou Baiyun Railway Station TOD, China


Guangzhou Baiyun Station is a high-speed rail TOD (Transit-Oriented Development) and the only one of its kind in the world at the time of design. Comprising a station of 11 platforms and 24 tracks, six subway lines, and three bus terminals, this enormous transportation hub is expected to have an estimated daily user base of 360,000 people. The development area above the station is approximately 170,000m2, and the surrounding area,…

Sportarena Olympiapark Munich SAP Garden, Germany


3XN has unveiled its design for a multipurpose sports arena with a green roof that will merge into the landscape of Munich's Olympic park. The arena will be built on the site of the former Olympic cycling track stadium that was designed by German architect Günther Behnisch for the 1972 Summer Olympics. All year round the rinks are open for schools, clubs, and the public to use, becoming a place…

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