Mode-Gakuen Spiral Towers in Nagoya City, Japan

Mode-Gakuen Spiral Towers designed by Nikken Sekkei Ltd, located in busy Main Street of Nagoya city, japan  in front of Nagoya Station. The towers are designed for three schools that represent the school of fashion design, computer programming and medical support. The concept of the towers are derived from the enthusiasm of students from three [...]

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roadwater Parklands in Southport, Gold Coast, Australia

Designed by AECOM, Broadwater Parklands is located in Southport, Gold Coast, Australia. Broadwater Parklands at Southport on Queensland’s Gold Coast attempting to set new standards for sustainable landscapes by implementing world-leading energy efficiency and water sensitive urban design initiatives. Commissioned by Gold Coast City Council, the parklands’ $32 million stage one was designed and delivered [...]

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Burj Dubai in Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Located in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, Burj Dubai was designed by Skidmore, Owings and Merrill. Burj Dubai, renamed Burj Khalifa in honour of the ruler of Abu Dhabi who came to Dubai’s rescue during its financial crisis, is currently the world’s tallest building. Designed by the Chicago office of Skidmore, Owings & Merrill LLP (SOM), [...]

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Broadwater Parklands in Gold Coast, Australia

Broadwater Parklands that located at Southport on Queensland’s Gold Coast, Australia, attempting to set new standards for sustainable landscapes by implementing world-leading energy efficiency and water sensitive urban design initiatives. As Gold Coast City Council request, the parklands’ $32 million stage one was designed and delivered by AECOM as part of the revitalisation of central [...]

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Power House building by Cannon Design, United States

Located in St. Louis, United States, the landmark Power House building was designed by Cannon Design (a leading international architectural, engineering and planning firm) is the home for the firm’s St. Louis regional offices. The Power House building was awarded LEED® Gold Status by the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC). Built in 1928, the power [...]

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