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Massimiliano Fuksas: “Buildings can be works of art.. and the city needs art.”
Italian architect Massimiliano Fuksas has created many landmark projects, including Terminal 3 at the Shenzhen Bao’an International Airport. In a conversation with Perspective, he draws his inspirations (literally) and explains how buildings can be works of art and how the design process can be emotional Massimiliano Fuksas can’t stop drawing. His opening talk for last year’s …
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- Architecture , Top Story
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- Italian design , Italy , Massimiliano Fuksas , Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport
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Foster + Partners designs new Macau Apple Cotai Central store
Foster + Partners has completed the new Macau Apple Cotai Central store, with the design conceptualised as a ‘paper lantern’ Photos: Nigel Young / Foster + Partners The newly opened Apple Cotai Central, designed by Foster + Partners brings a timeless design in order to reinvigorate a corner of Cotai. The store offers a distinctive addition to the …
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- Architecture , Interiors
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- Apple , Apple Cotai Central , Foster + Partners , Macao , Macau , Retail Design
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Meet the team of judges for the A&D Trophy Awards 2018
Introducing the judges for the A&D Trophy Awards 2018 (professional categories) The A&D Trophy Awards recognise the very best in architecture, interior design and product design. And to be the best, you’ve got to be assessed by the best – which is why the judges of the A&D Trophy Awards are drawn from the very highest …
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- A&D Trophy Awards , Architecture , Awards , Interiors , Products , Top Story
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- A&D Trophy Awards , A&D Trophy Awards 2018 , architecture , interior design , product design
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Serpentine Pavilion Beijing opens
Serpentine Galleries and WF CENTRAL officially open the Serpentine Pavilion Beijing – designed by Jiakun Architects it is the first international Pavilion in Beijing Designed by renowned Chinese architect Liu Jiakun, founder of eminent architectural practice JIAKUN Architects, the inaugural Serpentine Pavilion Beijing is the first co-commissioned Serpentine Pavilion presented outside of the UK. It forms the architectural centrepiece …
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- Architecture , News
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- Beijing , Liu Jiakun , Serpentine Galleries , Serpentine Pavilion Beijing
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Finnish design and what makes the Nordic powerhouse so cool
As Hong Kong and the rest of world joined Finland to celebrate the nation’s centenary, Perspective flew to its capital Helsinki to discover what makes the Nordic powerhouse and Finnish design so cool Finland has long fascinated design aficionados. Its sparse population – just 5.5 million people in a country larger than Italy (population 60 …
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- Architecture , Products , Top Story
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- Alvar Aalto , Arabia ceramics , Björn Weckström , Eliel Saarinen , Finland , Finnish Design , Fiskars , Hackman , Helsinki , Iittala
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1950s Hong Kong tenement building undergoes design transformation
This four-storey 1950s Hong Kong tenement building, located on Central’s Peel Street, has undergone a complete transformation by local architecture firm, Eureka Studio “We recall our first visit to the old building,” says Annette Chu and Gigi Chiu of Eureka Studio. “There was a 50-year-old Chinese noodle store on the left-hand side of the entrance, and we overheard the …
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- Architecture , Interiors , Top Story
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- 1950s , 1950s Hong Kong building , architecture , Central Hong Kong , design , designer , Eureka Design , Hong Kong , Hong Kong tenement building , interior design , interiors , Renovation , tenement building
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Kengo Kuma’s V&A Dundee already ushering in new Scottish talent
The new and soon to be opened, V&A Dundee in Scotland showcases the vibrancy and innovation of the country’s contemporary design scene Taking inspiration from Scotland’s rugged coastline and the docklands in which it is situated, a striking new building in Dundee attempts to create a dialogue between nature and the city. This startling angular structure …
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- Architecture , Top Story
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- Angus Ross , architecture , design , Kate Colin , Kengo Kuma , Method Studio , museum design , Scotland , Timorous Beasties , V&A Dundee
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Eight of the best designs in airport architecture
As cities compete to offer the best facilities to frequent flyers, architects are creating inspirational projects that give travellers reasons to linger a little longer. Perspective rounds up the top design and design features in airport architecture URBAN OASIS: SINGAPORE CHANGI AIRPORT Winner of the 2018 Skytrax World’s Best Airport award for the sixth consecutive year …
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- Architecture , Top Story
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- Airport Architecture , airport design , architecture , travel
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Hangzhou Canal Art Center converted from former power plant by Benoy
Benoy has unveiled its plans for Hangzhou Canal Art Center, at the site of a converted former power plant Plans have been unveiled for the the Hangzhou Canal Art Center, a development occupying the site of a former thermal power plant in the city. Set within the Gongshu district, the building sits adjacent to the …
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- Architecture , Developments , News
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- architecture , Benoy , China , Gongshu , Hangzhou Canal Art Center , Joy City Hangzhou
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Woods Bagot to build Banyan Tree Residences Brisbane
Banyan Tree comes to Brisbane The Banyan Tree Residences Brisbane is set to become the first ever Banyan Tree property to be launched in Australia. Located at Kangaroo Point in Brisbane, Queensland, its location offers views of cliffs and parklands, as well as the CBD, river and botanic gardens; the project is also close to schools, universities, hospitals and the …
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- Architecture , Lifestyle
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- Australia , Banyan Tree Residences , Brisbane , Hotel , luxury , The Banyan Tree , Woods Bagot
