architecture

Zaha Hadid’s Opus has become one of the most sought-after destinations in the UAE

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The Opus by OMNIYAT designed by Zaha Hadid is a mixed-use 20 storey tower, housing 96 unique residences, 175 unrivalled offices, a mix of fine dining restaurants, retail spaces and a five-star hotel, ME Dubai. It features twin towers linked in the form of a cube with an eight-storey central void that contrasts dramatically with … Read more

The largest temple of ancient Rome returned to its original splendor with Fendi’s funding

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Fendi marks Temple of Venus and Rome restoration with publication of commemorative book. Italian luxury house Fendi became a patron of the Parco archeologico del Colosseo in June 2019, sponsoring the restoration and enhancement of the Temple of Venus and  Rome, built during the reign of the emperor Hadrian. Thanks to 2.5 million euros funding … Read more

2021 International Architecture Awards unveil 130 of the best-designed buildings and landscapes from around the world

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  The World’s Foremost International Distinguished Building, Landscape Architecture, and Urbanism Awards Program. It is the oldest and most prestigious international building awards program, bestowed by the Chicago Athenaeum: Museum of Architecture and Design and The European Centre for Architecture Art Design and Urban Studies. The Oldest and Largest Global Awards Program Featuring the World’s … Read more

First look at the largest museum worldwide solely dedicated to astronomy

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  At 420,000 square feet, the new astronomical branch of the Shanghai Science and Technology Museum will be the largest museum worldwide solely dedicated to the study of astronomy. Ennead Architects, the acclaimed international architecture firm based in New York City and Shanghai, celebrates the grand opening of the Shanghai Astronomy Museum. Designed by Thomas … Read more

Chinese designer Fanglu Lin astonished the jury of Loewe Foundation Craft Prize 2021

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  This fourth edition of the Craft Prize is the most international since its inception. The LOEWE FOUNDATION announces the winners of the 2021 Craft Prize and presents its new digital platform: The Room. The LOEWE FOUNDATION Craft Prize aims to acknowledge the importance of craft in today’s culture and recognize working artisans whose talent, … Read more

Louis Vuitton transformed Saint-Germain-des-Prés store into a bookstore with writing room

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  Louis Vuitton enlivens Paris cultural scene with new luxury bookstore in Saint-Germain-des-Prés. Louis Vuitton transformed its Saint-Germain-des-Prés store into a bookstore this month. In addition to the entire catalogue published by Editions Louis Vuitton – spanning lifestyle, fashion, photography, fine arts, architecture and design – the store features a selection of books curated with … Read more