Apple has submitted plans for a new Apple campus to the City of Cupertino in California. The city has revealed that the project will very likely be approved. The plans, designed by Foster + Partners, comprise of a main spaceship office building and research facilities for 13,000 employees. There will also be a 1,000 seat auditorium, a fitness center and a parking structure.
The Run Run Shaw Creative Media Centre by Daniel Libeskind
Designed by New York architect Daniel Libeskind, the Run Run Shaw Creative Media Centre for the City University of Hong Kong has a distinctive crystalline design which creates an inspiring environment for research and creativity. The facility also includes a multi-purpose theatre, sound stages, laboratories, classrooms, exhibition spaces, a cafe and a restaurant. Daniel Libeskind is best known for overseeing the rebuilding of the World Trade Center site in New York. This steel and concrete structure reflects his progressive design style.
Protoype PreFab Home
The Taliesin Mod.Fab™ is a 600-square-foot, one-bedroom prototype prefabricated home designed and built by students at the Frank Lloyd Wright School of Architecture. This elegant and sustainable home relies on panelized construction to allow for speed and economy on site or in a factory. It can be connected to utilities or be “unplugged”, relying on low-consumption fixtures, rainwater harvesting, greywater re-use, natural ventilation, solar orientation, and photovoltaics to reduce energy and water use.
Metropol Parasol – A New Icon For Seville
Metropol Parasol, the Redevelopment of the Plaza de la Encarnacíon in Seville, Spain is a stunning structure designed by J. MAYER H. Architects. Completed in April, 2011, Metropol Parasol is the new icon for Seville. It articulates Seville’s role as one of the world’s most fascinating cultural destinations, and explores the potential of the Plaza de la Encarnacion to become the new contemporary urban centre.
Minimalist Bungalow In India
The simple clean lines of this minimalist bungalow in Gujarat, India keep the residents of the house in touch with the outdoors. The outdoor swimming pool is the central focus of the house which connects intimately with the living spaces.
Gorgeous Mountain Dream Home In Vermont
The 2011 HGTV Dream Home is located in Stowe, Vermont with breathtaking mountain scenery. This rustic mountain-style lodge with modern architecture and interior design inspired by the colours of Vermont offers casual luxury at its best. The natural colour palette of the interior space bursts alive as one enters.
Deutsche Bank Steel Sphere In Frankfurt
This magnificent piece of architecture inside the headquarters of Deutsche Bank in Frankfurt Germany was designed by Mario Bellini Architects. The state-of-the-art “Green Building” is an ecologically sustainable office building. The steel sphere inside the building is a fine piece of sculpture symbolizing the highly modernized and energy efficient environment.
Modern Family Home With Glass Swimming Pool
The innovative design of this house in Villa Devoto, Argentina generates its own views from inside the house. The challenge for architects Andres Remy Arquitectos was to create a private and peaceful home within the urban space. The glass swimming pool provides a fun experience for the family as well as natural outdoor views from the inside.