Tag 21st Century

Gateway Project in The Emirate of Ras Al Khaimah

Designed by by Norwegian architects Snøhetta, the Gateway Project in The Emirate of Ras Al Khaimah is aimed to form the entrance to the new planned capital city of Ras Al Khaimah. The project covers 200 m high tower and…

Wonderful Songjiang Hotel by Atkins

Located within a wonderful water-filled quarry in the Songjiang, China, this hotel covers 400-bed room plus underwater public areas and guestrooms. The design adopting sustainable concept by utilizing green roofing and geothermal energy extraction. “An aquatic theme runs through the…

Sinosteel International Plaza in Tinajin

As it’s still under construction, we’re sure that the Sinosteel International Plaza is not part of the Summer Olympic building series in China. This plaza was designed by Beijing-based architects MAD and the completion is expected due in the next…

Ocean Dome in Japan

I have ever heard about Ocean Dome some times ago, but this time I get clearer persepctive view. Located in the Seagaia Resort, Japan, the dome is mentioned as the largest indoor water park ind the world. It features a…

Beijing Olympic 2008 Goes Beyond Architecture

(Photo credit: Peter Parks | AFP/Getty Images) Along with new mega buildings include Bird’s Nest stadium, Aquatic Center, and the 3 million Beijing’s futuristic new airport terminal designed by British architect Norman Foster, the government of China is also trying…

Short Documentary: Surreal Islands of Dubai

This short-documentary of Surreal Islands of Dubai is recently produced at Current TV. It’s all about the incredible economic prosperity and amazing surreal architecture of Dubai. In this piece, they visit some of the movers and shakers in the real…

REN Building in Shanghai

Designed by Copenhagen based group of architects, BIG, the REN Building is expected to be a recognizable landmark for the 2010 World Expo in Shangai, China. As you can see in the image, the building is shaped by two buildings…