Irving Convention Center at Las Colinas Texas, USA

Won the 2008 American Institute of Architects New Jersey Chapter Award, the Irving Convention Center that located at Las Colinas, Texas was designed by RMJM Edinburgh-based international architects to be as efficient and flexible as possible, reducing the footprint and making it appealing to a wide range of organisations. In an effort to avoid the [...]

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Kaohsiung Port and Cruise Terminal in Kaohsiung, Taiwan

Designed by HMC Architects, Kaohsiung Port and Cruise Terminal is located in Kaohsiung, Taiwan. The design solution is purposeful – its form emerges from various environmental and programmatic factors. The undulating skin is carefully calibrated to the path of the sun and wind in order to minimise the solar radiation, and the building envelope achieves [...]

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Mirdif City Centre in Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Designed by RTKL, Mirdif City Centre is located in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. Strategically located between the Dubai International Airport and the Mirdif residential district, Mirdif City Centre is a reflection of Dubai’s position as an international retail destination and commitment to sustainability. The 230,000 sq m centre’s design is driven by its surrounding environmental [...]

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World Trade Centre Residence in Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Located in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, World Trade Centre Residence was designed by TRO Jung Brannen. The design includes several notable amenities such as a landscaped rooftop and terrace, temperature-controlled pool with poolside café, business suites and a fitness centre, as well as several levels of private balconies and garden rooms. Many of the residences [...]

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The Oceanfront @ Sentosa Cove in Singapore

The Oceanfront @ Sentosa Cove that located in Singapore, was designed by AXIS Architects Planners Pte Ltd. The jewel of the development is the 15 / 14-storey Block-2 located at the gateway to the Marina, a beacon calling out to the world. It boasts a 270-degree view of the surrounding waterscape. Following Block-2 are four [...]

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