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Ateno lines subway station in "continuous waves" of red concrete panels in China

Deezen

The structure is clad entirely with red concrete panels "The core concept is to revive the disappearing traditional architecture in a new way in the urban area," lead architect Jianhua Sun told Dezeen. It was topped with an undulating crown designed to resemble "continuous waves", similar to the curved roofs of traditional village houses.

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Ephemeral Structures, Enduring Ideas: Why Architectural Pavilions Still Matter

Architizer

The latest edition of “ Architizer: The World’s Best Architecture ” — a stunning, hardbound book celebrating the most inspiring contemporary architecture from around the globe — is now available. Order your copy today. They are designed and assembled only to be dismantled after a relatively short time. Order your copy today.

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Parkveien 27-31 by Reiulf Ramstad Arkitekter a social success and architectural precision

aasarchitecture

The design preserves the core of the historical buildings, while using innovative techniques and modern elements that complement the existing structures. The proposal sees it as important to invest in good public spaces, varied urban forms such as arcades and squares, as well as green space in the form of fruit tree gardens.

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Wafra Living by AGi architects

aasarchitecture

The design is guided by the requirements contemporary life while balancing traditional norms, and reintroduces urban life to the building level. It is conceived to maximize privacy within the community, whilst providing ample natural light and usable indoor and outdoor common spaces.

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TIDE Hotel, Chaozhou, China

e-architect

The Chaozhou Hotel takes the fusion of Chaozhou traditional culture and contemporary trends. In the traditional old lanes and streets, the light and smooth lines outline the moving silhouettes in the natural habitat, and the phoenix is reborn from the ashes. TIDE Hotel is just here!

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Wafra Living by AGi architects

aasarchitecture

The design is guided by the requirements contemporary life while balancing traditional norms, and reintroduces urban life to the building level. It is conceived to maximize privacy within the community, whilst providing ample natural light and usable indoor and outdoor common spaces.

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10 Narrative-Driven Architectural Drawings Win the “Storied Drawing Awards”

Architizer

While the Egyptian government has been dragging people out of their homes in Warraq and Sinai as development plans move forward, people are forced into poorly planned habitats that pay no real attention to people’s needs or their economic activities. Only then, people can be part of a better urban future.