The emergence of China on the global economic stage has been discussed at nauseum in myriad publications. But this emergence has had an impact on the world of architecture, providing a testing ground where architects can experiment with new ideas about sustainability and urban growth. These new ideas have been realized in recently completed structures, and more are just beginning construction or have been proposed for the future. More on these new buildings after the break.
Zaha Hadid: The Latest Architecture and News
China as Architectural Testing Ground
https://www.archdaily.com/157129/china-as-architectural-testing-groundKevin Gerrity
New Furniture Designs for Sawaya & Moroni / Zaha Hadid, Daniel Libeskind, Dominique Perrault
Revealed earlier this month in Milan, Sawaya & Moroni‘s New Collection 2011 includes pieces from high profile architects Daniel Libeskind, Zaha Hadid, and Dominique Perrault. William Sawaya and Paolo Moroni, founding partners of Sawaya & Moroni, focus the production of their furniture on contemporary designs intertwined with differing cultural backgrounds, resulting in unique pieces and a selective group of architects and artists.
Ben van Berkel of UNStudio also presented new furniture this month in Milan.
More about the chairs after the break.
https://www.archdaily.com/129058/129058Kelly Minner
MAXXI Museum / Zaha Hadid Architects
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Architects: Zaha Hadid Architects
- Area: 27000 m²
- Year: 2009
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Manufacturers: Goppion, Secco Sistemi, Sto, Italcementi, Metalsigma, +4
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Professionals: Anthony Hunts Associates OK Design Group
https://www.archdaily.com/43822/maxxi-museum-zaha-hadid-architectsAndrea Giannotti