The Westminster Arcade, also known as the Arcade Providence in Rhode Island was built in 1828 as the first indoor shopping mall in America. In 2012, Northeast Collaborative Architects created an adaptive reuse project that included 48 affordable Micro Lofts and 17 Micro Retail shops.
Chic Transformation Of The Chungha Building In The Gangnam District
Architectural firm MVRDV was commissioned to redesign an outdated building on Apgujung Road in the Gangnam District in Seoul, South Korea into a hip 21st century commerical structure in the nouveau riche hangout.
Yas Viceroy Abu Dhabi Hotel
The architecture of Yas Viceroy Abu Dhabi Hotel located on Yas Island in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates is defined by its LED canopy which lights up at night. Built over a Formula-1™ race track and is within the Yas Marina, the hotel offers the contemporary traveler an extraordinary experience.
The Shard – A Vertical City In London
The Shard, formally known as London Bridge Tower, officially opened to the public on February 1, 2013. During planning stages, its master architect Renzo Piano described the building as a “Shard of Glass”.
Standing at 309. 6 meters high, The Shard was the tallest building in Western Europe at the time of its completion.
Inside Google’s High-Tech Data Centers
Take a look at how Google keeps its computer servers running at their 13 data centers around the world (6 in the U.S., 3 in Europe, 3 in Asia and 1 in Chile).
Massive amount of water is required to cool the IT equipment round the clock. Inside the facilities, colorful pipes carry water in and out of the data centers.
World’s Most Amazing Hotel Swimming Pools
Hotels spend millions creating swimming pools with unique designs or breathtaking views to attract tourists. Check out some of the most incredible hotel pools from around the world.
Spectacular Gardens By The Bay In Singapore
The largest tropical garden in Singapore is a spectacular development designed by Wilkinson Eyre Architects and landscape architects Grant Associates. The Gardens by the Bay has been designed as a series of distinct ecosystems which consists of three waterfront gardens — Bay South Garden, Bay East Garden and Bay Central Garden.
BMW Pavilion At The London 2012 Olympic Park
The BMW Olympic Pavilion in London, England floats on the Waterworks River against the Olympic Stadium and Aquatics centre at the Olympic Park. As the Official Automotive Partner to the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games, the Pavilion exhibits the BMW fleet for the Games as well as prototype models for the future. British firm Serie Architects designed the Pavilion which uses water from the river, which is filtered, to cool the building as it flows down the sides of the glass.
