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Volcano Skyscraper Harnesses Energy from Active Volcanoes

March 14, 2013

Volcano Skyscraper Harnesses Energy from Active Volcanoes

The volcano skyscraper called VolcanElectric Mask, honorable mentioned at 2013 Skyscraper evolo Competition, is a multi-layered skin that covers a volcano, resembling a jellyfish, that purifies polluted air and harvests geothermal energy.

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Polar Umbrella Buoyant Skyscraper Protects the Polar Ice Caps

March 13, 2013

Polar Umbrella Buoyant Skyscraper

The Polar Umbrella Buoyant Skyscraper Protects and Regenerates the Polar Ice Caps by Derek Pirozzi, United States, won the first place at the evolo 2013 Skyscraper Competition.

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ArchTriumph Museum of Architecture by Atelier Zundel Cristea

March 11, 2013

ArchTriumph Museum of Architecture by Atelier Zundel Cristea (3)

Atelier Zündel Cristea – AZC won the 1st prize in the ArchTriumph “Museum of Architecture” competition, the project to upgrade and enhance the area of Battersea Power Station, in London.

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Miami Science Museum by Grimshaw

March 8, 2013

Miami Science Museum by Grimshaw

The Patricia and Phillip Frost Museum of Science in Miami, designed by Grimshaw architects, recently passed the 1-year anniversary of the groundbreaking.

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Changsha Meixihu Culture and Art Centre by Zaha Hadid Architects

March 7, 2013

Changsha Meixihu Culture and Art Centre by Zaha Hadid Architects

Changsha Meixihu International Culture and Art Centre by Zaha Hadid Architects, in Changsha, China, consisting of the Grand Theatre, the Museum and the Small Theatre (Multipurpose Hall).

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The winners for Lascaux Cave Painting Centre

March 5, 2013

The winners for Lascaux Cave Painting Centre

The winners of the international competition for Lascaux Cave Painting Centre are Snøhetta, Casson Mann and Duncan Lewis.

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d’Leedon Condominiums by Zaha Hadid

March 1, 2013

d'Leedon Condominiums by Zaha Hadid

d’Leedon distinctive 36-storey Condominiums in Singapore by Zaha Hadid, is currently under construction, with the towers occuping only 30% of the available land.

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Shard Builders to construct World’s Tallest Tower

February 26, 2013

Shard Builders to construct World's Tallest Tower

The Jeddah Economic Company (JEC) has appointed an EC Harris/Mace joint venture team, to oversee the construction of the world’s tallest building, the Kingdom Tower in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.

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Piraeus Antiquities Museum by Series et Series

February 25, 2013

Piraeus Antiquities Museum by Series et Series

Piraeus Antiquities Museum by French-Californian practice Sériès et Sériès, for the international architectural competition in Piraeus, Greece.

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Zaha Hadid to develop plans for new London airport

February 24, 2013

Zaha Hadid to develop plans for new London airport

Zaha Hadid Architects has been appointed by the Mayor of London to help the development of the major new airport in the southeast of England. Along with Atkins and Pascall+Watson, they will prepare a submission to the UK government.

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