Dubai, Past, Present, and Future

(Dubai in 1990 prior to the craziness) Dubai is amazing, why this country is so architecture maniac. Range between the largest artificial island and the tallest tower will be built in Dubai. And most top of the top architects designed…

The Future of San Francisco (in The Next 100 Years)

A Hydro-Net city concept was proposed by Iwamoto Scott Architecture for City of the Future competition held by The History Channel. And his concept chosen as the winner and he awarded the $10,000 prize, not bad. Expert’s Corner: Commentary by…

Moulmein Rise Residential Tower Video

We mentioned the Moulmein Rise Residential Tower last year when awarded the 2007 Aga Khan for Architecture. Now we can refresh our mind with the video that show us some of its innovative details. “This high rise residential project was…

Vernacular Zambian Architecture: Victoria Falls Safari Lodge

According to the Zambian Architecture, the Victoria Falls Safari Lodge successfully implementing sustainable concept and vernacular architecture into a modern building. About Victoria Falls Safari Lodge Set high on a natural plateau, the westward facing Victoria Falls Safari Lodge borders…

Okhta Tower by RMJM

Located in St Petersburg, the Okhta Tower will be the tallest tower in Europe as well as become the greenest one. This 396 tower designed by RMJJ for Russia based oil company, Gazprom. The Okhta Centre will become the new…

Pedregal Shopping Centre at Mexico City

Proposed by Pascal Arquitectos, the design of Pedregal Shopping Centre is already spotted on the net since last summer. As you see the picture, the facade of the building consists of two element that make it contrast to the city…