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LS Twin Stars Reception Center

UP Town New Interior Design Reception Center Architecture

LS Twin Stars

Ls Twin Stars is a reception center completed in Taiwan in June 2024. The design is based on the theme of home protection. Layered shield shapes form the facade and give the building the appearance of a fortress. The exterior uses wood wool cement boards with flexible polyurethane coatings, which allow expansion and contraction in a seismic environment. Metal lacquer gives the outer walls a semi-reflective finish. Inside, curved concentric walls radiate from a central model display area. Wood veneer and stone veneer create a warm and stable atmosphere.

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Sunbay Park Hotel

NDA - NEW DESIGN ASSOCIATES LIMITED Hotel Architecture

Sunbay Park

Sunbay Park is a mixed-use hotel complex located in Ninh Thuan, Viet Nam. The development covers 3.6 hectares and includes a five-star hotel, two condotels, water parks, and commercial and public facilities. The tower blocks are separated and rotated to preserve wind flow and sea views for surrounding buildings and to limit direct sunlight. Sky bridges on the third and fourth levels connect the blocks, so the ground floor can remain open public space leading to the beach. Curved forms and carved Champa patterns recall local dance and traditional culture.

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Green Island Urban Power Substation

Xudong Zhu Urban Power Substation Architecture

Green Island

The power substation integrates sustainable design and urban functionality to redefine public infrastructure. Its double skin facade features solar panels on the south and east for energy efficiency, while planting troughs on green walls enrich the north and west. The southern facade reduces noise pollution and transforms the area into a linear park, creating opportunities for pedestrian activity and community interaction. This innovative approach highlights how essential infrastructure can contribute to both environmental and social well-being.

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Lilong Arcade Community Center

Jiahua xu Community Center Architecture

Lilong Arcade

Lilong Arcade thoughtfully blends traditional arcade architecture with modern design, creating accessible, versatile spaces tailored to community engagement. By carefully respecting historical context, the project enhances urban experiences and promotes social interactions, adaptability, cultural preservation, and vibrant public life within a contemporary urban setting.

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Bocui Pearl Sales Office

Quincy Li Sales Office Architecture

Bocui Pearl

Bocui Pearl is a sales office built underground in Guangzhou, China. The site is divided into two parts by a city road twelve meters wide, and the building passes beneath the road to connect the whole area. The underground position reduces noise from traffic and from the city. Three mushroom-shaped structures rise to the surface and serve as vertical circulation. Visitors pass a sunken courtyard, a spring and the main building. White aluminum panels and clear glass form a simple facade. A rainwater collection system and a solar system save water and energy.

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M8 Cultural Tourism Shopping Mall

China Construction Engineering Macau Shopping Mall Architecture

M8 Cultural Tourism

Retail M8 is a mixed use retail and cultural building in Macau. The project is located near Fountain Square, in a protected heritage area of the city. Retail M8 has a six storey structure above ground, reaching a height of 20.35 meters, and a three storey basement extending 12 meters underground. The building covers a land area of 948 square meters and offers a gross floor area of 7,426 square meters. The facade combines anodized stainless steel with coated aluminium cladding. The design respects the historical context and supports cultural tourism and community interaction.

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HG Holding Headquarters Office and Conference Halls

Quark Studio Architects Office and Conference Halls Architecture

HG Holding Headquarters

Challenging the often sterile perception of institutional architecture, the HG Administration Building in Kahramanmaras, Turkey, presents a compelling case for warmth and human connection within a functional framework. Spanning 1,790 square meters across four levels, the design consciously moves beyond conventional office aesthetics, aiming to create a welcoming and productive environment for staff and visitors. This emphasis on a comfortable and engaging atmosphere permeates the architectural decisions, shaping everything from spatial organization to the nuanced selection of materials.

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Hefu Display Center

Quincy Li Display Center Architecture

Hefu

Hefu is a display center located in Conghua, Guangzhou, China. The building takes jade as its theme and follows the stages of jade making. The entrance is built from simple stone with a jade-like texture, and hidden linear lighting makes the entrance look lighter. The jade-like texture is used throughout the building, from the entrance gate to the main structure, the reception lobby and the meeting area. Pebbles collected from the river and a mirror-like water feature shape the outdoor areas. Transparent glass brings the surrounding scenery into the interior.

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Salamat Apartment Residential

Faezeh Tavasoliara Residential Architecture

Salamat Apartment

Salamat Apartment is a meticulously crafted architectural design that strikes a harmonious balance between functionality and aesthetic appeal. The project faced key challenges, such as limited natural light and the irregular geometry of the site. These issues were addressed with thoughtful planning to maximize natural light and air circulation while ensuring privacy and comfort for the residents. The apartment consists of multiple levels, including duplex units, strategically positioned to offer scenic urban views while optimizing space usage.

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MOME Campus

3h Architects Ltd. Campus Architecture

MOME

MOME is a university campus designed for art and design education. The campus consists of three buildings, named Base, Master and Up. The suspended structure of Base allows flexible use of each floor, with floor slabs held by a triple steel core suspended from post-tensioned concrete beams. Up is covered by a double-shell glass lamella system that provides shading and natural ventilation. In Master, the inner walls were replaced with soundproof glass walls. The gross built area is 15,851 square meters.

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Kengzi Shenzhen Fire Station

SUIADR Fire Station Architecture

Kengzi Shenzhen

Kengzi Shenzhen is a fire station built on an irregular trapezoid plot of 5,960.64 square meters in Pingshan District, Shenzhen, China. The building follows a U-shaped courtyard layout that forms a large inner yard for training and daily activities. The complex includes a three-story building and a seven-floor training tower, and can hold up to twelve fire engines. The garage faces a square near an urban road, so fire engines can leave the site quickly. Roof gardens and sports areas improve daily conditions for firefighters.

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Qingdao Marine Park Exhibition Center Building

Cheng Xiao Building Architecture

Qingdao Marine Park Exhibition Center

Qingdao Marine Park Exhibition Center is a building designed for a marine technology and smart industry park in Huangdao District, Qingdao, China. The exhibition center is the core building of the new district and represents the image of the whole park. The main structure is steel-reinforced concrete, which supports the long upper floors and the overhang. The outer walls form a double-glazed glass curtain wall, and the first floor is clad in black granite. A glass box of 100 meters extends at the top and appears to float above the dark base.

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