Read the latest design and architecture articles in our new edition of ArchiExpo e-Magazine.
Best Architecture & Design of 2021 and Trends for 2022
We take a look back at 2021 to see what societal trends shaped design and architecture.
Via architecture and design awards, we chose some of our favourite international projects from last year. The five projects are the Fyyri library, Shamim polymer factory, a refugee housing project, Taichung historic railroad and the AIRICE future agriculture town. We fully expect architectural projects to carry on with the key theme of people coexisting more harmoniously with nature. Read more about our favorite international projects from 2021.
Q&A: London’s Lancer Square Sets New Residential Standard
We spoke to Tim Gledstone, Partner at the British firm Squire & Partners, about Lancer Square, an impressive 212,000 sq ft West London residential development completed in July 2021. The firm believes it sets a new residential standard for the Kensington area as the development highlights the site’s rich horticultural and royal past. Read the full Q&A.
Tencent in Shenzhen
NBBJ recently designed Tencent's global headquarters, Tencent being the company behind the WeChat social media platform. It has been heralded as a symbol of sustainability for Shenzhen thanks to its design standards for reducing energy consumption and absorbing South China's notoriously heavy rainfall. Find out more.
Interview. 12 Symbiotic Principles for Hospitality by nestwell
nestwell recently shared its 12 symbiotic principles that can be applied to the hospitality sector. It is an original full-scale framework intended to be used to improve responsible wellness and slow hospitality across the hotel sector. Discover the 12 principles.
Public Toilet Awareness and Design
During the pandemic, public health awareness has never been heightened as never before so we decided to focus on the design of public toilet facilities. On November 19, 2001, the World Toilet Organization was launched to raise awareness about the importance of access to hygienic public bathrooms, as many countries suffer a lack of public toilets, particularly for women. Learn more.
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