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Architects: Studio NOR
- Area: 3000 m²
- Year: 2023
beijing: The Latest Architecture and News
Beijing Architecture City Guide: 28 Projects to Understand Contemporary Architecture in a 3,000-Year-Old City
Beijing, as the cultural and political center of China, embodies a rich architectural language that bridges history and modernity, tradition and innovation, showcasing the city's profound depth and diversity. From monumental landmarks like CITIC Tower and Daxing International Airport to the hidden courtyard renovations nestled within the city's historic hutongs; from the dramatic revitalization of the Shougang industrial site to the refined transformations of Baiziwan and Baitasi, Beijing's architectural achievements continue to captivate and inspire. Every space tells a unique story of the city, blending heritage with contemporary vibrancy.
In this city, memories are preserved, and vitality thrives. Let us step into Beijing, rediscovering the "new Beijing" within the "old Beijing" through the lens of its architecture, and experience the depth of time and the pulse of the city in its dynamic spaces.
https://www.archdaily.com/162944/architecture-city-guide-beijing韩爽 - HAN Shuang
The 25 Tallest Buildings in the World
Humanity has become obsessed with breaking its limits, creating new records only to break them again and again. In fact, our cities’ skylines have always been defined by those in power during every period in history. At one point churches left their mark, followed by public institutions and in the last few decades, it's commercial skyscrapers that continue to stretch taller and taller.
The Council on Tall Buildings and Urban Habitat (CTBUH) has developed its own system for classifying tall buildings, stating that the Burj Khalifa (828 m.) is the world’s tallest building right now. Read on for the 25 tallest buildings in the world today.
https://www.archdaily.com/779178/these-are-the-worlds-25-tallest-buildingsNicolás Valencia
Art Galleries Integrated into the Urban Fabric: 12 Projects Bringing Art and Culture to Neighborhoods
The relationship between art and humanity dates back to the origins of civilization. Museums have become spaces where vast collections of art and artifacts narrate the history of time, humankind, cities, and countless stories about cultures and societies. Over the years, the museum's role has evolved, taking on different forms and scales, including the modern-day art gallery. The importance of art and culture in contemporary cities and neighborhoods is undeniable. However, galleries serve multiple roles in integrating art and culture into daily life. Why are these spaces valuable to communities? How do they support emerging artists? How can galleries revitalize neighborhoods?
https://www.archdaily.com/981319/art-galleries-inserted-into-the-urban-fabric-8-examples-of-art-and-culture-introduced-in-neighborhoodsPaula Pintos
Long March Cultural Digital Art Museum / China IPPR
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Architects: China IPPR
- Area: 53000 m²
- Year: 2023
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Manufacturers: Alucobond, Jincheng, Xinruida
https://www.archdaily.com/1022354/long-march-cultural-digital-art-museum-china-ipprAndreas Luco
Art Vessels / OPEN Architecture
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Architects: OPEN Architecture
- Area: 35000 m²
- Year: 2022
https://www.archdaily.com/1022147/art-vessels-open-architecturePilar Caballero
Exploring the Intersection of Architecture and Art: "Not Vital" by Alma Zevi
Alma Zevi has developed a book offering an intimate and definitive account following the career of Swiss sculptor, painter, and architect Not Vital. This comprehensive book delves into Vital's pomading life, seeking and building homes in various cities, from Paris, New York, Beijing, and Rio de Janeiro. The book explores the artist's seminal sculpture practice and architectural projects, featuring a catalog of over 450 sculptures and related works. Drawing on archival material and personal interviews with the artist, Zevi seeks to provide a portrait of his career to date.
https://www.archdaily.com/1016618/exploring-the-intersection-of-architecture-and-art-not-vital-by-alma-zeviNour Fakharany
Beijing 751 Library / Do Union Architecture
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Architects: Do Union Architecture
- Area: 2700 m²
- Year: 2024
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Manufacturers: Forster, Hormann, Orangestone
https://www.archdaily.com/1020683/beijing-751-library-do-union-architectureAndreas Luco
Day and Night Park / CATS
https://www.archdaily.com/1020340/day-and-night-park-cats韩双羽 - HAN Shuangyu
“I Let Architecture be Deeply Rooted in a Specific Culture": In Conversation with Zhu Pei
“This is going to be amazing! I feel so excited,” says Zhu Pei about his now under-construction Majiayao Ruins Museum and Observatory in Lintao, Gansu province. The Beijing-based architect designed his building like a deeply embedded cavernous space evoking a giant fragment of ancient pottery, resembling an archaeological site from the Neolithic Age discovered here a century ago. The building is so unusual that it cannot be described in common architectural terms. For example, a vast cast-in-place concrete hyperbolic shell lies prone on the ground, blocking the cold wind from the northwest in winter. The architect used the sand and gravel from the local Tao River to produce a special rough concrete with horizontal scratches on the surface, symbolizing the traces of thousands of years of erosion. All of Zhu’s buildings are quite remarkable. Yet, despite their novelties, they are rooted in culture, nature, and climate. They are designed based on his architectural philosophy, Architecture of Nature, articulated in five fundamental points: incomplete integrity, sponge architecture, cave and nest, sitting posture, and structure and form.
https://www.archdaily.com/1019978/i-let-architecture-be-deeply-rooted-in-a-specific-culture-in-conversation-with-zhu-peiVladimir Belogolovsky
Ramp Space / SpaceStation
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Architects: SpaceStation
- Area: 367 m²
- Year: 2024
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Manufacturers: Shaoxing Wandao Textile Co.
https://www.archdaily.com/1019441/ramp-space-spacestationPilar Caballero
Four Public Pavilions / Aurelien Chen + CSCEC
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Architects: Aurelien Chen
- Area: 300 m²
- Year: 2023
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Professionals: Urban and rural planning and design institute of CSCEC
https://www.archdaily.com/1019225/four-public-pavilions-aurelien-chen-plus-cscecHadir Al Koshta
IBG “H” Kindergarten / HIBINOSEKKEI + Youji no Shiro
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Architects: HIBINOSEKKEI, Youji no Shiro
- Area: 811 m²
- Year: 2023
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Manufacturers: Daiken, Elkay, Nets Tribe
https://www.archdaily.com/1019099/ibg-h-kindergarten-hibinosekkei-plus-youji-no-shiroHana Abdel
The 2024 Largest Cities in the World by Population
More than half of the world's population resides in urban areas, with over 4 billion people depending on cities as their main environment. According to the United Nations’ latest report on populations in cities, this number is expected to continue to increase over the next 50 years, prompting cities worldwide to strive to find better ways to accommodate their growing population while transitioning to more sustainable urban practices. To highlight this responsibility, the United Nations has declared July 11th the World Population Day.
Under this year’s theme, “To Leave No One Behind, Count Everyone,” the UN aims to also draw attention to the importance of data collection for reflecting societal diversity. The growth of world cities is part of this equation as an important measure for understanding global population trends. The following list presents the top 20 cities worldwide in 2024, ranked by the population size of their metropolitan areas. Comparing the results to the previous editions, the only cities to reduce their size are the two cities from Japan, Tokyo and Osaka. The highest growth rates can be observed in African mega-cities, Kinshasa and Lagos, while China continues to be the most present country in the list, with 5 metropolises present in the top 20: Shanghai, Beijing, Chongqing, Tianjin, and Guangzhou.
https://www.archdaily.com/1018730/the-2024-largest-cities-in-the-world-by-populationMaria-Cristina Florian
From White Elephants to Sustainable Venues: The Evolving Story of Olympic Architecture
For cities, hosting an Olympic event represents both an honor, an important opportunity for growth, and a significant challenge. With over 200 nations taking part in the Games, the Olympics are the largest sporting competition in the world. Adapting the public and sporting infrastructure to accommodate this sudden influx of people and the scale of these events runs the risk of misunderstanding the cities’ needs after the closing ceremony, often producing “white elephants” that struggle to adapt to the rhythm and necessities of everyday urban life. Urban transformations are often cited as an advantage of hosting the Olympic Games, as cities are incentivized to invest in their traffic infrastructure, housing, and public spaces. One such example is the city of Paris, which introduced its first metro line on the occasion of hosting the second edition of the Olympic Games in 1900.
When it comes to the venues, however, the issue of adaptive reuse becomes a pressing one, as the architecture is challenged to find solutions to transform, accommodating thousands of people during the Olympics, then scaling down to become a financially sustainable part of a city’s sporting offering. Across the world, several Olympic venues have managed to extend their usability after the closing of the games, opening themselves to the local communities and welcoming a more diverse programming of sports and leisure events. While the high construction costs are often difficult to justify, these venues have become markers of local identity and attractive tourist attractions, extending their use decades after welcoming the Olympic crowds.
https://www.archdaily.com/1017914/the-ongoing-story-of-olympic-architecture-from-white-elephants-to-sustainable-venues-still-in-operationMaria-Cristina Florian
ZGC International Innovation Center / MAD Architects
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Architects: MAD Architects
- Area: 64998 m²
- Year: 2024
https://www.archdaily.com/1017726/zgc-international-innovation-center-mad-architectsPaula Pintos
Beijing Shangzhuang Organic Farm Station / hyperSity architects
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Architects: hyperSity architects
- Area: 400 m²
- Year: 2022
https://www.archdaily.com/1017573/beijing-shangzhuang-organic-farm-station-hypersity-architectsPilar Caballero
Z6 Tower, Designed by Foster + Partners, Becomes First Certified Net-Zero Operational Skyscraper in China
Located in the heart of Beijing’s Central Business District, the Z6 tower, designed by Foster + Partners, has become China's first high-rise office building to achieve “Net Zero Carbon Outstanding” certification. The project received this recognition by passing the “Net Zero Carbon Building Evaluation System,” which was developed by the British Research Establishment (BRE) and TÜV Rheinland Greater China, based on BREEAM standards.
https://www.archdaily.com/1017683/z6-tower-designed-by-foster-plus-partners-becomes-first-certified-net-zero-operational-skyscraper-in-chinaNour Fakharany