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Cubus

06/10/2011

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Construction has been completed on the Cubus tower in Hong Kong.

This mixed use building features an interesting facade structure and lighting at night. The design is inspired by the 20th century art movement 'cubism'.

For more info and pictures of this building please click here.



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This fantastic and fascinating project of a desert lodge resort carved into the rocks of the Valley Of The Moon in Jordan won first prize in the design competition and comes from Oppenheim studio. 

What is remarkable about this design is that it blends into the surrounding landscape naturally, respecting its shapes and rather enhance than obscure or disturb them, while at the same time be very modern and distinct. 

For more info and pictures please click here.

 

Aldar Central Market

06/01/2011

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Construction of this new complex in central Abu Dhabi is progressing well and is slated for completion later this year. The historic Abu Dhabi Central Market is re-developed with a high street shopping mall on the ground level and three distinctive towers rising out and above it.

The towers feature a strong reflective cladding in of wavy shapes and will have multiple functions: residences, offices and a hotel.

For more info and pictures please click here.

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