Multi-purpose Arena by 3XN

Danish architect’s design of a powerful whirlwind is aimed to achieve LEED platinum

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3XN design a multipurpose arena that blends functionality, flexibility and sustainability in one iconic structure

The centrifugal power of the whirlwind is interpreted into this dynamic and vibrant Arena design, reflecting the energy [...]

Beirut Terraces designed by Herzog & de Meuron

A vertically layered building that enables flexible living between in- and outside

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Layers of vegetation, utilization of thermal mass and natural light enhance the quality of living while lending to the building’s sustainability.
Basel-based Architects Herzog & de Meuron sent us some [...]

Marina + Beach Towers by OAD

Elegance derived from simplicity designed by Oppenheim Architecture + Design

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OAD’s design for a sustainable mixed-use tower project in the U.A.E.
Miami based Architects OAD have designed the Marina + Beach Towers, a mixed use waterfront development that utilizes green building technology [...]

Torre Alger XXI by Saraiva+Associados

Office tower concept by Portuguese architects Saraiva+Associados

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Portuguese architects Saraiva+Associados design the Torre Alger XXI - an office tower in Algiers
Saraiva + Associados have sent us images of their design of an iconic office tower in Algiers that creates a “positive [...]

Museum of Islamic Art, Doha by I. M. Pei

The Museum of Islamic Art, a new cultural icon for the Gulf region

Angular structural supports of the Museum of Islamic Art complement the faceted dome above
© by Museum of Islamic Art, Doha

All images and information provided by Ruder Finn - Images courtesy of Museum of Islamic Art ; Plans courtesy of Pei Partnership Architects

Pei [...]

The 7th of October University at Bani Walid, Libya designed by RMJM

A planning theme inspired by traditional local architecture leading to a compact sustainable design driven by issues of sustainability.

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In 2008, RMJM’s Global Education Studio in Princeton became the first U.S. architecture firm to receive a commission in Libya since the United States normalized relations with [...]

The National Museum of Qatar by Ateliers Jean Nouvel

Paris-based Ateliers Jean Nouvel designed the NMQ around the historic Fariq Al Salatah Palace

National Museum of Qatar, South View
All images by Artefactory, information courtesy of Ruder Finn Arts & Communications Counselors;
© Ateliers Jean Nouvel

The National Museum of Qatar marks the next stage of the Qatar Museums Authority’s program to develop Qatar into a [...]

Geotube, Dubai by Faulders Studio

Proposal for a 170 meter sculptural tower by Californian architects Faulders Studio

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Californian Architect Thom Faulders has provided us with this material on one of his studios Middle East projects. We are glad to share it [...]

Commercial-Residential Complex in Mashhad by BRT and DC[4s]

German architects BRT, in collaboration with Iranian architects Design Core [4s] win design competition in Iran

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Winning entry in a design competition for a commercial- residential complex in Mashad, second largest city of Iran
German architects BRT, in collaboration [...]

ADIC Towers Abu Dhabi designed by Aedas

Winning competition entry for the Abu Dhabi Investment Council
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Sustainable design derived from regional building tradition
Aedas has won an international competition to design a landmark development for the Abu Dhabi Investment Council (ADIC). The project will transform a total site area [...]