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Floating Theater of Glass Sails, China


Architecture studio MAD has designed a theatre for the city of Yiwu, China, which will be surrounded by water and topped with "glass sails" to give it the appearance of a boat sailing on a river. The new theater is defined by a layering of glass sails that are reminiscent of the Chinese junks (a type of Chinese ship) that once transported goods across the waters, while their curves…

Arnhem Central Transfer Terminal, Netherlands


The station is the result of an ambitious 20-year project to redevelop the wider station area. UNStudio developed the overall masterplan of the station area. These include the transfer hall, train platforms, Park and Rijn Towers, car and bicycle parking, the Willems Tunnel and a bus terminal. The station will become the new ‘front door’ of the city, and is expected to establish Arnhem as an important node between…

Altair Residences, Sri Lanka


The Altair tower, the tallest residential building in Sri Lanka, is designed by world-known architect, Moshe Safdie. The 400-unit residential complex takes full advantage of the site with an innovative two-leg structural design comprising two tower blocks of 63 and 69 stories. Altair’s pair of towers provides each unit with ventilation, balanced diffusion of sunlight, and unparalleled views of Beira Lake, the Indian Ocean, and the surrounding city. The staggered…

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