UC Berkeley Durant Hall in Berkeley, United States

Located in Berkeley, United States, UC Berkeley Durant Hall  was designed by Mark Cavagnero Associates. The original home of Boalt Law School, this four-storey granite building most recently served as the East Asian Library before its current conversion into the administrative offices for the College of Letters and Sciences. Incorporating structural improvements, contemporary material upgrades, [...]

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Astana Stadium in Astana, Kazakhstan

Astana Stadium that located in Astana, Kazakhstan, was designed by Tabanlioglu Architects. The stadium is to be used as a multifunctional entertainment complex for different sports and gathering purposes, but it is mainly programmed as a soccer field that fits the FIFA and UEFA criteria. Align with the elliptical outer form; the circulation line creates [...]

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King Abdullah Financial District monorail in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

King Abdullah Financial District monorail that located in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, was designed by KEO International Consultants has been awarded the contract by Saudi Oger Ltd. to design the 3.5 km elevated rail viaducts, switch bridges, long span bridges and 131 piers supporting the monorail train system, Station 1 and the Train Maintenance Depot. KEO [...]

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Conservatory House (a.k.a Home Tree House) in Varna, Bulgaria

The Conservatory House (a.k.a. Home Tree House)  located in Varna, Bulgaria, was designed by Ignatov Architects,  is designed for the enjoyment of nature and music. The client asked for a residence with a space for hosting small music events and a large conservatory for growing flowers. These requirements were in line with local building code [...]

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Livraria da Vila in São Paulo, Brazil

The Livraria da Vila, Designed by Isay Weinfeild Architects, located in São Paulo, Brazil is the result of the refurbishment of a two-story house, built on a very narrow plot in São Paulo. From the start, it was clear to the architects that an open plan was needed, as to better arrange products and circulation. [...]

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