The Sainsbury Laboratory Cambridge University by Stanton Williams, United Kingdom

This building is located in Cambridge, United Kingdom, precisely sited within the Cambridge University Botanic Garden. Built for University of Cambridge’s Botanic Garden, an 11,000 sq m building of plant science research center which named The Sainsbury Laboratory was designed by Stanton Williams, architectural practice based at London. The design unifies complex scientific program requirements [...]

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Metal Shutter Houses in New York, United States

Metal Shutter Houses that located in New York, United States, was designed by Shigeru Ban. Taking his cue from the roll-down metal security screens once prevalent in the district, Ban applied the idea of a versatile changing façade to this upscale residential project with remarkable results, enclosing the building’s street facade with a diaphanous perforated [...]

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Boldrewood Campus, University of Southampton in Southampton, United Kingdom

The Boldrewood Campus, University of Southampton designed by Grimshaw is located in Southampton, United Kingdom. Demolition is now well underway and enabling works complete, including the installation of a new access junction to Burgess Road. The construction of a Technology Centre for the Lloyd’s Register Group will follow together with an Engineering Building for the [...]

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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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Krieger Residence in Los Angeles, United States

The Krieger Residence designed by NL Studio is located in Los Angeles, United States. In meeting specific space requirements, the architects designed a below-ground level of living and recreational spaces whose ceiling sits two feet above grade allowing for a band of natural light to enter all rooms. The ground level provides for continuous circulation [...]

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