The Chicago Spire is a partially constructed supertall skyscraper in Chicago, Illinois. Its construction was put on hold in 2008 due to economic reasons. The building was designed by Spanish architect Santiago Calatrava and is being developed by Garrett Kelleher of Shelbourne Development Group, Inc. If completed, at 2000 feet (609.6 m) and with 150 [...]
Continue reading...15. September 2008
STUDIOS Architecture has been selected to design The Loft – the heart and soul of each NYLO hotel – for its location in Interlocken Technology Park, Broomfield, Colorado. Known for their ability to thoughtfully choreograph the guest experience, while combining functionality with inspiration, STUDIOS will help make the NYLO Interlocken stay unique and memorable. “We’re [...]
Continue reading...15. September 2008
HOK Sport, with Scott Tallon Walker, is transforming Dublin’s Landsdowne Road stadium while responding to local constraints Taking shape across the skyline of Dublin is the transformation of the city’s Lansdowne Road stadium into a state-of the-art sporting venue for rugby and football. The site’s existing constraints all had to be borne in mind in [...]
Continue reading...15. September 2008
Rem Koolhaas today unveiled plans for OMA’s first residential high-rise in New York City. The 107m-tall building, on 23 East 22nd Street in the Flatiron District just off Madison Square, will include 18 residences within 24 residential floors, along with a screening room for the Creative Artists Agency (CAA), a main lobby, pool and gym, [...]
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Designed to be one of the world’s most innovative theater facilities, the Dee and Charles Wyly Theatre will represent the ultimate union of architectural function and form in modern performing arts. The Wyly Theatre, set in the heart of Dallas’ Arts District, will be the new home to the Dallas Theater Center. The 11-story and [...]
Continue reading...10. September 2008
It was intended as an iconic building that would make the Glasgow riverside instantly recognisable around the world. Now it is claimed the “guts are being ripped out” of the city’s planned flagship transport museum because of cost-cutting by the council. Documents obtained by The Sunday Times reveal the original plan — designed by Zaha [...]
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20. April 2009
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