New Airport Terminal Zaragoza / Vidal and Associates Architects

Sustainability has been one of the elements favored by the design, looking for energy saving through a simple geometry to optimize the internal distribution and extensive use of natural light. Have also been preserved to the best of existing parkland incorporating plans to replant pines.

from Plataforma Arquitectura by David Basulto

European Central Bank by Coop Himmelb(l)au

Work starts next spring on the European Central Bank in Frankfurt, Germany, designed by Austrian architects Coop Himmelb(l)au. (more…)

from Dezeen by Brad Turner

Urban Forest by MAD

Beijing architects MAD have designed a skyscraper for Chongqing, China, with gardens at each level. (more…)

from Dezeen by Natasha Lyons

Darcons Headquarters / Architecture Process

The site is located at a suburban lot of a middle size city in northern Mexico. As one drives towards it and away from de city, the building appears aligned with the road as an arched gate of a medieval town: looking through it one gets the scenery of the rural fields that surround the city.

Photographs: Francisco Lubbert, Jorge Cajiga
from Arch Daily by Nico Saieh

Vodafone headquarters by Barbosa & Guimaraes

Portuguese photographer Nelson Garrido has sent us his photos of the new headquarters for mobile phone brand Vodafone in Porto, designed by architects Barbosa & Guimaraes of Matosinhos in Portugal. (more…)

from Dezeen by Rose Etherington

United Oil Gasoline Station / Kanner Architect

Situated at La Brea and Slauson avenues in Los Angeles’s Mid-City neighborhood, the United Oil Gas Station is a marriage of the city’s historic love affair with the automobile and today’s modern one-stop shopping spirit of immediate gratification and convenience.

from Arch Daily by Nico Saieh

Aller Media / PLH Architects

Aller Media The new building, with its triangular shape and gently sloping, determines the point of projecting Havneholm in Copenhagen harbor and is surrounded by water on both sides. The unique glass and granite facade in Norwegian, with a combination of modern and classic, reflecting the current position of the Aller Group as a dynamic and creative company that is based on the history and the Danish cultural heritage.

© PHL Architects
from Plataforma Arquitectura by Daniel Portilla

The Shard: Vertical City Will Tower Over London

Construction has begun on the Shard, a skyscraper that will be the tallest building in Western Europe and will provide amazing views of London. Designed by Renzo Piano Building Workshop (who was also responsible for the California Academy of Sciences), the Shard was inspired by towering church spires and the masts of ships that once anchored on the Thames. The new mixed-use development is located in the heart of London Bridge Quarter and will sit adjacent to the London Bridge Station, one of the busiest train stations in London.

from Inhabitat » Architecture by Bridgette Meinhold

Foster + Partners Unveil Energy-Efficient Heathrow Airport Terminal

Heathrow Airport is the world’s busiest airport for international travelers, and anyone who has flown through Heathrow knows it can be a bit chaotic there. BAA, who owns and operates Heathrow, recently unveiled a massive renovation project worth £4.8 billion that includes completely rebuilding Terminal 2 to help ease the congestion. Designed by Inhabitat favorite Foster + Partners, the new super-efficient, solar and renewable energy powered airport terminal will cost £1 billion and will produce 40% less carbon than the existing building.

from Inhabitat » Architecture by Bridgette Meinhold

Mercado Central de la Flor, Mercabarna / Willy Muller Architects

Mercabarna inaugurated the new building for Mercabarna-Flor, a new market for wholesale flowers, plants and accessories. The market aims to become one of the principal in Catalonia and the rest of Spain, and a landmark in terms of facilities at the European level.

from Plataforma Arquitectura by Carlos J Vial

ATRIO | ATP Architects and Engineers

ATRIO in Villach, Austria, was named the world’s most sustainable shopping centre at the ICSC (International Council of Shopping Centers) “night of the stars” gala during the retail spring convention of the international industry organisation at Caesars Palace.

Photos: ©Thomas Jantscher
from architecture buzz!! by canopy

Today's archidose #322

Here's a few views Aqua Tower in Chicago, Illinois by Studio Gang nearing completion.

Photographs are by karla kaulfuss.
from A Daily Dose of Architecture by John

zaha hadid architects: cairo expo city

zaha hadid architects has been awarded first prize in the cairo expo city competition
together with global engineering consultancy buro happold.

the winning design for cairo expo city is a 450,000 square metre, state of the art city for exhibitions and conferences, located between the centre of cairo and the city’s airport. the project comprises a major international exhibition and conference centre with business hotel. a further office tower and a shopping centre are also proposed.

from Designboom - Weblog

RMJM architects: 'capital gate' tower, abu dhabi

construction has reached the half way point for 'capital gate' tower designed by new york firm RMJM architects. located in abu dhabi the slanted tower will consist of a large internal atrium including a tea lounge and swimming pool suspended 263 feet above the ground. the iconic tower will be the centerpiece of the capital centre development, an 2.2 billion USD business and residential micro city being constructed around the thriving abu dhabi national exhibition centre.

from Designboom - Weblog

Los Angeles Architectural Awards Announced Today

Interiors Award - Commercial Category: Moving Picture Company, Santa Monica, CA (Architects: Tighe Architecture)

Underscoring the city’s stature as a global center for innovation and excellence in architectural design, 29 project teams are being honored today at the 39th annual Los Angeles Architectural Awards. Hosted by the Los Angeles Business Council (LABC), the awards recognize a wide array of project types, all completed or designed in Los Angeles in 2007 or 2008.

from Bustler.net News by Vanilla Hustler

Stone Towers by Zaha Hadid

The Stone Towers by Zaha Hadid Architects for Rooya Group of Egypt is located in the Stone Park district of Cairo. Providing office and retail facilities to a rapidly expanding Cairo, the unique 525,000sqm Stone Towers development also includes a five-star business hotel with serviced apartments, retail with food and beverage facilities and sunken landscaped gardens and plaza called the ‘Delta’.

from Bustler.net News by Bustler

Vismasters image of the week

This image was created for Equator European Architects. It's aim is to show one of their ideas of a new banking complex in the center of Stockholm. The banking buildings feature distinct, irregular facades, yet respect the surrounding environment by reflecting the well established nearby buildings.

Artist: Tenjin Visual

Hermitage Plaza / Foster + Partners

The Hermitage Plaza Foster + Partners is a project in Courbevoie, east of La Defense, which extends to the river with cafes Siena, and the trade center plaza articulator. The project also involves 2 slender towers 323 meters high which incorporate mixed uses on the inside and from outside to deliver a new aspect of Paris Skyline.

from Plataforma Arquitectura by Giuliano Pastorelli

SWAN / POM Arch and Scheiwiller Svensson Architects

Stockholm-based Petrén Merom Architects and Scheiwiller Svensson Architects Office have designed the SWAN, in Gävle, Sweden.

This 150 meter high building will include offices, hotels, conference and residential service.

from Arch Daily by Nico Saieh