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Hong Kong Avenue of Stars reopens with new look
Hong Kong Avenue of Stars (Asia’s equivalent to the Hollywood Walk of Fame) officially reopened this week following a makeover and revitalisation from New York High Line architect James Corner Field Operations (JCFO) After a temporary closure, the newly revitalised Avenue of Stars has received a contemporary makeover from New World Development (NWD) and acclaimed New York High Line …
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- Architecture , Top Story
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- Avenue of Stars , Hong Kong , James Corner Field Operations (JCFO) , LAAB , Tsim Sha Tsui
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The most anticipated architectural projects in 2019
Perspective magazine takes a sneak preview of some of the world’s most important and Asia’s most anticipated architectural projects in 2019 already underway SB Architects to create first winery resort in Dalian Embracing the worldwide experiential lifestyle trend is China’s first winery resort, Golden Pebble, in Dalian, Liaoning Province. Devised by SB Architects, its farmhouse design …
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- Architecture , Top Story
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- 3D Printed , BIG , developments , Foster + Partners , Quzhou , SB Architects , Sidewalk Labs , Stefano Boeri Architetti , Studio Gang , zha
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Design destination: Hamburg harbour district
A number of statement projects in Hamburg’s redeveloped harbour district are bringing a new sense of perspective to the city Rising from the water’s edge like a giant iceberg, the Elbphilharmonie concert hall peeks out behind the masts of harbour boats and above the brick facades of industrial buildings, as if slyly winking at Hamburg’s …
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- Architecture , Travel
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- German design , Germany , Hamburg
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An architect’s legacy: Ronald J Phillips
Ronald J Phillips, the Pinnacle Award honouree for this year’s A&D Trophy Awards, speaks exclusively to Perspective about his connection to Hong Kong and the marks he left on the city half a century ago The winner of the Pinnacle Award for lifetime achievement at the A&D Trophy Awards 2018 was British modernist architect Ron …
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- Architecture
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- A&D Trophy Awards , Hong Kong Architect , Pinnacle Award , Ronald J Phillips
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Perspective’s Picks for Design Events 2019
Looking for insights, innovative designs and insider info? Perspective’s top picks for design events 2019: including major design expos, trade fairs and industry happenings in Hong Kong, Asia and beyond JANUARY MAISON&OBJET PARIS MAISON&OBJET is a mixed trade show focusing on home decor and design, connecting lifestyle creatives from across the globe and covering home accessories, interior design, …
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- Architecture , Interiors , Lifestyle , Top Story
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- 2019 Events , ambiente , Art Basel Hong Kong , design events , Design Shanghai , Fuorisalone , IMM Cologne , ISH , MAISON&OBJET PARIS , NYCXDESIGN
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World Architecture Festival 2018 highlights and recap
The World Architecture Festival 2018 highlighted extraordinary projects from practices around the world, with awards for the good, the great and the innovative With the theme of ‘identity’, the 11th edition of the World Architecture Festival – the largest global live architectural event – was held in Amsterdam for the first time this year following …
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- Architecture , Top Story
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- WAF , World Architecture Festival
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Designs for China’s tallest building unveiled
Details of the winning design for China’s tallest building – the Shinmao Shenzhen Hong Kong International Center – have been unveiled by firm Adrian Smith + Gordon Gill Architecture Adrian Smith + Gordon Gill Architecture (AS+GG) announced its competition win for the Shimao Shenzhen Longgang Master Plan and the associated tower, Shenzhen-Hong Kong International Center. The tower …
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- Architecture , News
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- Adrian Smith + Gordon Gill Architecture , China , Shenzhen , Smith Gill
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Q&A: Urban daydreamer Ronan Bouroullec
French industrial studio Ronan & Erwan Bouroullec brings its signature touch to the most democratic of all designs: urban space Based in Paris, industrial design firm Ronan & Erwan Bouroullec has, for the last 20 years, created some of the world’s most familiar products, including Vitra’s Joyn office system and products for Alessi, Samsung and …
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- Architecture
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- architecture , HKDI , Hong Kong Design Institute , interview , Q&A , Ronan & Erwan Bouroullec , Urban Daydreaming , urban design
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Nominations now open for 40 Under 40 Awards 2019
It’s time to nominate! Suggest a colleague – or yourself – for the 40 Under 40 Awards 2019 Now in its 13th year, Perspective’s 40 Under 40 Awards is back. The programme recognises 40 young design talents from the fields of art, architecture, interior design and product design. We encourage all young designers to nominate themselves, …
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- 40 Under 40 Awards , 40U40 2019 , Architecture , Awards , Interiors , Products , Top Story
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- 40 Under 40 , 40 Under 40 2019 , 40 Under 40 Awards , architecture , awards , design , interiors , product design
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Oodi Helsinki Central Library gets book-sorting robots
Oodi Helsinki Central Library opens with book-sorting robots Oodi, a new central library for Helsinki, officially opened to the public last month. Located opposite the Finnish Parliament and civic square (and described as the nation’s birthday gift to its citizens), the 17,250sqm (185,000sqf) library was designed by local architecture firm ALA Architects, with its design chosen …
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- Architecture , Top Story
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- Finland , Helsinki , library design
