Archive for December, 2011

Asmaçati Shopping and Meeting Point in Izmir, Turkey

Designed by Tabanlioglu Architects, Asmaçat? Shopping and Meeting Point is semi-open retail facility in Turkey with features perforated shades referencing grape vines. Read more details below: Located in the largest city of the Aegean Coast of Turkey, the semi-open Asmaçat? Shopping and Meeting Point represents the lifestyle of Izmir where people prefer to spend time outdoors with respect to the... 

Tags: contemporary material, contemporary platform, extraverted architectural projection, semi-open retail facility, traditional and modern architecture, traditional gazebo model

King’s Cross Station in London, United Kingdom

Located in the heart of London’s Borough of Camden, United Kingdom, King’s Cross Station was designed by experienced architects John McAslan + Partners is incredible constructions design. Read more details below: The multi-phase scheme takes a three-pronged approach: re-use, restore, and new build. The various train sheds and buildings across the Western Range are being re-used, the Station’s... 

Tags: beautiful heritage architecture, John McAslan, King’s Cross Station, London Borough of Camden, London Underground Ticketing Hall, Main Train Shed, metal tendrils, Railway termini in London, steel columns, steel funnel, Suburban Train Shed, Victorian terminus

Governmental City of the State of Zacatecas in Zacatecas, Mexico

Located in Zacatecas, Mexico, Governmental City of the State of Zacatecas was designed by Mexican practice Arditti + RDT Arquitectos. Read more details below: Arditti visualised a renewed campus with an organic, flowing organisation across two main axes. Pavilion volumes are situated under this basic linear arrangement. Plans are to include an architectural sculpture on the intersection of these axes... 

Tags: architectural arena, architectural sculpture, contemporary landmark, governmental complex, historically landscape design