The Studio of Bark Design Architects

Friday, September 24th 2010
The Studio of Bark Design Architects

Bark Design Architects, a small Australian practice located in Noosa Heads, Queensland, have designed Eye catching and memorable contemporary building design studio for themselves to work in. This studio design continually surprises and delights users and visitors. The theme and idea of this studio design is Elevated as a modernist steel and glass pavilion in the Noosa Hinterland, the Sunshine Coast based duo created a steel, glass and plywood studio... 

House in Nikaia by Christina Zerva Architects

Friday, September 3rd 2010
House in Nikaia by Christina Zerva Architects

Great idea designing a modern house design is done by Greek architect Christina Zerva. This beautiful architect has design a stunning unique house in Nikaia, Greece. The theme of this house design is the architect wants to build a house consist of two cubic forms consist of a living and a sleeping area. these two main site is separated and connected by a glass bridge. The other beautiful things in this modern residence design is after the entrance... 

UBPA B3-2 Pavilion by Studio Archea

Thursday, June 10th 2010
UBPA B3-2 Pavilion by Studio Archea

Beautiful architecture design is coming from Italian architects Studio Archea. They have designed a modern building called the pavilion for the Urban Best Practice Area at the Shanghai Expo 2010. this Project is by Exhibition pavilion is located in Shanghai, China. The Client is World Expo Shanghai 2010 Holding Company. With Plot area: 3,000 sq.m and Built area: 2,000 sq.m the Contractor Shanghai Construction Company success to create a very beautiful... 

Norway Powered by Nature, Norwegian Pavilion at Shanghai Expo 2010

Monday, May 24th 2010
Norway Powered by Nature, Norwegian Pavilion at Shanghai Expo 2010

As Shanghai Expo 2010 carries a theme in association with sustainable urban development, Norwegian Pavilion takes on the challenge by placing emphasis and awareness on various aspects of sustainability under its basic concept “Norway Powered by Nature”. By promoting architecture that facilitates social sustainability, healthy public recreational areas and environmentally friendly urban structures and infrastructures, the pavilion also contributes... 

ZED Pavilion, ZEDfactory Low Carbon Design Showcase at Shanghai Expo 2010

Friday, May 21st 2010
ZED Pavilion, ZEDfactory Low Carbon Design Showcase at Shanghai Expo 2010

ZEDfactory, a London-based architectural practice, are proud to have exhibited The ZEDpavilion at the Shanghai Expo 2010. With a concept of Zero Energy Development pioneered by Bill Dunster and the ZEDfactory themselves, The ZEDpavilion is projected as a showcase of a holistic approach to urban sustainability; an exemplar of low carbon design of which The ZEDfactory believe to be the key to meeting global commitments to a low carbon future. Based... 

Danish Pavilion at Shanghai Expo 2010

Thursday, May 13th 2010
Danish Pavilion at Shanghai Expo 2010

Opened to the public since May 1st, the Danish pavilion at EXPO 2010 has been giving visitors the opportunity to experience some of the best aspects of Danish city life through direct interaction. Some of Copenhagen’s best attractions like the city bike, the harbor bath, playground settings, a picnic on the roof garden and the opportunity to see the authentic H.C Andersen’s Little Mermaid are all can be experienced here in the pavilion. Like a... 

Austrian Pavilion at Shanghai Expo 2010

Tuesday, May 4th 2010
Austrian Pavilion at Shanghai Expo 2010

A futuristic design of a pavilion enrobed in ten million porcelain tiles, this is what Austria has been presenting at Shanghai Expo 2010, started on May 1 and will be taking place to October. This sophisticated pavilion is a great work of the Vienna-based architect’s offices SPAN in collaboration with architect Arkan Zeytinoglu. According to the theme “Austria – Feel the Harmony” the pavilion addresses all senses through space,... 

Retiring to Cyprus and a Five-Star Welcome at Aphrodite Hills

Thursday, February 11th 2010
Retiring to Cyprus and a Five-Star Welcome at Aphrodite Hills

Generous tax concessions and the five-star facilities at luxury golf spa Aphrodite Hills are making retiring to Cyprus an increasingly popular choice for overseas property buyers, report prestige property experts Savills Select Resorts. Pensions tax is just 5.0 per cent in Cyprus which has one of the most generous tax environments in Europe – an added bonus to go with its 340 days of annual sunshine and warm Mediterranean welcome. The benevolent... 

Sliced Porosity Block by Steven Holl Architects

Sunday, August 23rd 2009
Sliced Porosity Block by Steven Holl Architects

The ‘Sliced Porosity Block’ will be located just south of the intersection of the First Ring Road and Ren Min Nan Road. Its sun sliced geometry results from minimum daylight exposures to the surrounding urban fabric prescribed by code. Porous and inviting from every side, five vertical entrances cut through a layer of micro-urban shopping before leading to the elevated public ‘Three Valley’ plaza. A great urban terrace on the... 

UPM ProFi showcases sustainable building in Shanghai

Monday, March 23rd 2009
UPM ProFi showcases sustainable building in Shanghai

The Finnish pavilion at the World Expo 2010 in Shanghai will receive a modern shingle cladding made from wood plastic composite UPM ProFi. Finland will take part in the Expo with the Giant’s Kettle pavilion, designed y the Helsinki-based architecture agency JKMM Architects. The innovative Giant’s Kettle pavilion, which will be built on a 3, 000 square metre lot, stresses the importance of minimal environmental load in its material selection....