Mei Jiang Nan Waterfront Community in Tianjin, China

Designed by Allied Architects International, Mei Jiang Nan Waterfront Community  is located in Tianjin, China. As a reaction, the Allied Architects International strives to apply smart urban design strategies as the main approach to the CORSO residential development. The idea of the CORSO creates the sense of a unique, livable place and as such a unique residential development. Engaging the lakefront... 

Tags: Allied Architects International, Boutique, China, Mediterranean, Mei Jiang, Retailing, Soho, Tianjin, Via del Corso

3Beirut, first development to break ground in Beirut, Lebanon

The 3Beirut, first development to break ground designed by Foster + Partners is located in Beirut, Lebanon.  Established around direct pedestrian routes across the site, its design will connect the historic city centre to the harbour at the Mediterranean. The podium level and surrounding external spaces will provide a cluster of shops, cafes, restaurants, a gymnasium, an art gallery and public gardens. The... 

Tags: Asia, Beirut, Crusades, Lebanon, Mediterranean, Middle East, Western Asia

Brighton Residence original design in modern refit in Brighton, Australia

Located in Brighton, Australia, Brighton Residence original design in modern refit was designed by SJB. The original house was superbly located by Bell to provide a generous northern exposure to all habitable rooms, with a series of framed views to the garden, bay and city providing a strong connection to the site locality and region. The passive solar design principals of the original dwelling were... 

Tags: Australia, Bayside, Brighton, Brighton and Hove, Brighton Residence, design driver, energy needs, Environment, Local government in England, Mediterranean, Monarch's Way, New York, St. John the Baptist Diocesan High School

Odysseum in Montpellier, France

Designed by Design International, Odysseum is located in Montpellier, France. The 140,000 sq m leisure district Odysseum opened on September 24th, 2009 in Montpellier, France. It includes a Gaumont Multiplex Cinema, Vegapolis Ice Rink, Galilee Planetarium, Mare Nostrum Aquarium and a range of restaurants. The site also boasts a Géant Casino Hypermarket, an Ikea Furniture Store, a Decathlon Sports... 

Tags: Business, Circe, Communication Design International Limited, Cyclops, Europe, Football in France, France, Galilee Planetarium, Géant, Icade, IKEA, Klépierre, Mediterranean, Montpellier, respected architect, retail outlets, Stainless steel, Vegapolis Ice Rink

Piraeus Tower facade proposals in Athens, Greece

Piraeus Tower facade proposals is located in Athens, Greece. Presented here are two of the entries to GreekArchitects.gr run competition to design a fictional facade for the Piraeus Tower on Athens’ coastline. Situated in one of the Mediterranean’s largest ports (Piraeus), the 22-storey abandoned building dominates the skyline at 84m tall. Behind this constant flow of seawater is a fully... 

Tags: Athens, energy, Football in Greece, Geography of Greece, Greece, Greek mythology, Mediterranean, overall energy, PAPAIOANNOU & associates, Peripheries of Greece, Piraeus, Piraeus Prefecture, Piraeus Tower, technology-led proposal