World Design Magazine featuring great design, architecture, fashion, graphics and innovation from across the globe.
Heart to the local nature and response to contemporary times is the initial inspiration for the aesthetic creating of architectural form. Rooted in Eastern philosophy, the self-organizing system of building elevation, which involve the natural environmental perception, custom performance function and construction material shaping potential, perfectly represent the orderly and complexity elegance.
Continue readingAs one of the 10 most influential public facilities in Shenzhen, China, the innovation of its pragmatic planning and the geometric challanges mark its distinct role among all the public buildings in Shenzhen. Together with two other Civic Centers that form the large public square, it defines the most prominent spaces in the center of the city. Additionally, when approaching from Shennan Blvd, the metallic rhombus geometries offer a sense of speed and futurism which resonates with Shenzhen’s identity of science and technology advancement.
Continue readingPerched on a hilltop in the Bel Air neighborhood of Los Angeles, the project gently lands a dynamic building on top of a buried podium that replicates the original natural topography. The design utilizes an unconventional split-level configuration to follow this topography with staggered floor plates over a central void space. The project was informed by automotive performance design with concealed technologies that amplify the sensory performance of the architecture.
Continue readingThey studied the angles of the summer and winter sunrises entering the site, and designed a floor plan that captures the sunrise throughout the year. The walls were glazed to create a sunrise-filled living space. Then, to protect the living space from the summer sun and rain, they planned an independent large roof. The roof is not an enclosed space, but an open space where wind and consciousness can pass through. They hope that with the construction of this building, the residents will feel more light and wind than ever before, and that their daily life will be better.
Continue readingAs the first international school in Hefei Airport New Area, it integrates the eastern philosophy of equality into architectural form and living conditions. In response to the large park and lake view on the west side, as well as the oval shape of the site, the building opens to the park in an embracing gesture. It innovatively makes all kinds of school life revolve around the central dynamic space. The school consists of two parts: the kindergarten is a separate building because it was built last; the middle school and primary school are in one building, surrounding the playground.
Continue readingWith its huge building volume, unique architectural shape, and professional ski track, Sunac Snow Park not only naturally integrates into the surrounding mountains of Dujiangyan, but also deeply blends into the lives of ice and snow lovers. At the same time, combined with regional characteristics, with Bashu culture as the core, cultural symbols, and architectural design are integrated to create a landmark building with unique regional characteristics.
Continue reading
World Design Magazine focuses on architecture, building and structure design, vehicle, mobility and transportation design, meta, strategic and service design, urban planning and urban design, limited edition and custom design, design quality and innovation, and sustainable products, projects and green design.
CBD for Taihu by Gad
Friday, 20 SeptemberSmart Kitchen Mill by Alex Liu
Thursday, 19 SeptemberEspresso Machine by Florian Seidl
Wednesday, 18 September
World Design Magazine featuring great design, architecture, fashion, graphics and innovation from across the globe.