2 news and picture results for the tag: African architecture.

Alibaba Headquarters in Hangzhou, China

November 22, 2010 Filed Under: Cultural, Public Buildings

Designed by Hassell, Alibaba Headquarters that located in Hangzhou, China. These up and coming retail centres are introducing fresh perspectives on commercial experiences. In this light, the City Grand Promenade aimed to present an outstanding entertainment experience & increase the land value by creating a spacious commercial street facing the pyramids. The site characteristics, topography, and...

Tags: African architecture, Alibaba Headquarters, Architectural history, Architecture, China, Dome, Egyptian pyramids, Hangzhou, Space, Typography, up and coming retail centres, Visual arts, Whitespace

City Grand Promenade in Giza, Egypt

November 22, 2010 Filed Under: Parks, Urban Design

City Grand Promenade was designed by E+K, that located in Giza, Egypt. the City Grand Promenade aimed to present an outstanding entertainment experience & increase the land value by creating a spacious commercial street facing the pyramids. The site characteristics, topography, and natural rock formations inspired the visual approach to the project. Similar to the erosive effect of wind on rock,...

Tags: African architecture, Amp, Architecture, Dome, Egypt, Egyptian pyramids, Geography, Giza, Giza Plateau