Chengdu City Museum

Winning design entry for a new museum in Chengdu, China.

The museum will include exhibition space for Natural History, History and Folk, and Chinese Shadow Play as well as a large area for Temporary Exhibition.

Architects:   Sutherland Hussey with Pansolution International Design


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National Centre for the Performing Arts

Built in Beijing, China.

The building houses an opera house (2416 seats), a concert hall (2017 seats) and two theatres (one of 1040 seats) included in a titanium and glass shell which houses the public space. The glass opens the building like a curtain which we move away showing the interior : theatres, exhibition and public spaces. The titanium protects and covers, creates shadows areas more secret.

Construction period:    2001-2007

Architects:    Paul Andreu Architects  

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Chengdu Administrative Center

Under construction in Chengdu, China.

The new administrative center houses offices buildings, social buildings, conference centre, accommodations and technical buildings. A major part of the project is the park. Thanks to it, we combine in a modern project the spirit of a very ancient and deep tradition, the tradition of the buildings in gardens, and the current concern of the environment and natural resources respect.

Area:    370 000 m², including 166.000 m² of car park.

Architects:   Paul Andreu Architects

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Putrajaya Waterfront Residences

Approved project for the city of Putrajaya, the new administrative capital of Malaysia.

The new city is based on a system of connected islands created by overflowing a very large plantation of oil palms. The Public Administration buildings are in the centre of the islands, the residential units face the water.

The residential complex is conceived like a fleet of majestic Sail-Boats floating in the lagoon.

The rib-like structural system forms the outer skin of the Sail-Boats and gives an important contribution to shadow the inner spaces of the various apartments without interfering with the view of the artificially created lagoon.

Architect:   Manfredi Nicoletti

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Innovation Tower

Approved new building for the campus of the Polytechnic University in Hong Kong.

The building will house the institute’s School of Design.

Est. construction:   2010 - 2012

Floors:    15

Height:    70m

Architect:   Zaha Hadid


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Setia EcoCity Towers

Under development for Bukit Inda, Malaysia.

Centerpiece of a masterplan for a new city complex.
Comprises three diamond-shaped towers.

More information will be added when available.

Cybertecture Egg

Approved project for Mumbai, India.

The structure will be supported by its exterior and therefore allow column-less floors. Rooftop green space dissipates heat while the building harnesses solar and wind power.

Office use.
Floors:   13
Floor area:   32,000 m2

Architect:    James Law Cybertecture International

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Guangzhou Opera House

Constructed in Guangzhou, China.

The facility includes a 1,800 seat Grand theater, an Entrance Lobby, Lounge, Multifunction Hall, other auxiliary facilities, and support premises.

On May 9th 2009 a fire broke out on the construction site. All staff were evacuated safely with no injuries. No members of the public were involved. The fire was extinguished by the Fire Department in under an hour. Inspections confirmed the structure of the building remains completely intact.

Opening:   Feb. 2011

Site area:   70,000

Architect:   Zaha Hadid

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India Tower

Under construction in Mumbai, India.

This project, formerly known as DB Tower, has undergone several design changes since 2008.

The final design on the left was created by Foster & Partners. India Tower is set to become on of the highest structures in the world.

Construction start:  January 2010

Floor count:   125

Height:   720mArchitects:   Foster & Partners

Old Designs:

Jinbocho Theater

Constructed in Tokyo, Japan.

Comprises a 126-seat movie theather, a 100-seat theater and 300m2 practice arena for artistic schools.

Construction:   2006 - 2007

Guangdong Museum

Constructed in Guangzhou, China.

New construction for the Guangdong Provincial Museum. Construction was delayed several times due to modifications of the plan. Muesum scheduled to open in 2009.

Floor area:   63,000 m2

Construction:   2004 - 2010
                                        
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Cheongna City Tower - Tower Infinity

Winning entry of a design competition for the new supertall landmark observation tower in Cheongna district, Incheon, South Korea.

The site will house a culture park, performance center, indoor waterpark, kids town, retail space, a museum, sports and fitness facilities and the second highest tower observation deck in the world at 392m.

Cultural and Educational use.

Height:   450m

Est. Construction:   2011 - 2014

Architects:   GDS

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