Tag Contemporary

The Phare Tower by Morphosis

Back in November 2006, Morphosis was selected to design the Phare Tower in Paris, France. The tower now still in schematic design phase and the construction scheduled to be completed in 2012. The tower is believed to become the keystone…

National Grand Theater of China, Beijing

Designed by Paul Andreu Architect, the National Grand Theater of China was reported opens on Tuesday. The project located in Beijing with area of 149,500 m2. According to the project description, this theater is composed by an opera, a concert…

Shanghai World Financial Center is on Schedule

Expected to be completed in spring of 2008, the construction of Shanghai World Financial Center (SWFC) was reported on schedule. Named as the next tallest building in China, the SWFC has 102-storey with 492m-tall total, 300 rooms, and 377300 meter…

The Haymarket Redevelopment by Richard Murphy Architects

The planning application of the Haymarket Redevelopment was submitted to Edinburgh City Council by Richard Murphy Architects in early September 2007. As mentioned by www.edinburgharchitecture.co.uk, this Haymarket Redevelopment projects consists of three parts: master-planning the entire site, designing the exterior…

Penang Global City Center Malaysia

Asymtote Architecture has announced a large development project located in northern Malaysia: Penang Global City Center (PGCC) recently. The project covers 400,000 sq. m. of retail complex, 100,000 sq. m. of conventionm center, 75,000 sq. m. of Penang Performing Arts…