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Dubai Metro – Phase 1 in Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Located in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, Dubai Metro – Phase was designed by Aedas. The architectural design concepts of Dubai Metro fulfill the requirement from the Roads and Transport Authority of Dubai that ‘The station architecture shall have an aesthetic, form and external appearance which is unique, innovative, iconic and reflecting Dubai’s identity and character’. This uniquely shaped... 

Tags: Aedas, architect for Dubai Metro, Developments in Dubai, Dubai, Emirates, exposed steel truss solutions, Green Line, Rail transport in the United Arab Emirates, Roads and Transport Authority of Dubai, the Heritage, Transportation in Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Palais Omnisports Marseille Grand-Est in Marseille, France

Palais Omnisports Marseille Grand-Est that located in Marseille, France, Designed by  CHABANNE & Partners Architects, it is the country’s first example of a structure which houses both skating disciplines. The sports facility is no doubt a welcome addition to the city as Marseille has been without an ice rink for twenty years. The 21.487 sq m stadium is divided into three floors. The 1st floor... 

Tags: Europe, France, Ice rink, Marseille, Olympic rink, Palais Omnisports Marseille Grand-Est stadium, Rama Yade, Skating, Sports, sports minister

Battersea Power Station in London, United Kingdom

Designed by Rafael Vinoly Architects PC, Battersea Power Station is located in London, United Kingdom. CABE (the commission for architecture and the built environment) has finally praised Rafael Viñoly’s designs for the massive redevelopment of the 38-acre Battersea Power Station site in south west London. Decommissioned in 1982 the power station has stood in ruins on the south bank of the Thames... 

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Newark-Elizabeth Rail Link in New Jersey, United States

This Shelter called Newark-Elizabeth Rail Link, located in downtown Newark, New Jersey, in United States. The first of three operating segments of the Newark-Elizabeth Rail Link was completed by FXFOWLE ARCHITECTS, working with BRW Inc. and Parsons Brinckerhoff Engineers. The first operating segment is comprised of 4 stations linking Penn Station, Newark, the New Jersey Performing Arts Center, a sports... 

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Southern Cross Station in Melbourne, Australia

Southern Cross Station was designed by Grimshaw architects in association with Daryl Jackson Architects. Southern Cross Station that located in Melbourne, Australia, was awarded the prestigious Lubetkin Prize at the Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) in London. The Lubetkin Prize is given annually to the most outstanding architecture design outside the European Union. The Southern Cross Station... 

Tags: architecture in Australia, Australian Station, Berthold Lubetkin, British architecture, Caixa Galicia Art Foundation, Daryl Jackson Architects, European Union, Grimshaw Architects, Human Interest, Nicholas Grimshaw, RIBA European Award, RIBA International Award, Royal Institute of British Architects, Southern Cross railway station Melbourne, Southern Cross Station