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Shuibei International Center Office and Business

Aedas Office and Business Architecture Tuesday, 17 February 2026

Shuibei International Center

Shuibei International Center is an office tower with a podium mall, located in an industrial park. The tower is 197.5 meters high and has 43 floors above ground and four basement levels. The form is inspired by bamboo, and a segmented composition unifies the different functions. Multiple sky gardens are placed along the podium and the tower, creating habitable spaces for multiple uses and exhibitions. A landscaped staircase forms an exhibition space for cultural events on the podium, and blurs the boundary between interior and exterior.

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Time Holiday Mobile Home

Chester WL Goh Mobile Home Architecture Monday, 16 February 2026

Time Holiday

Time Holiday is a series of mobile homes that can be transported to varied terrains without the need for a foundation. The outer shell is a curved, one-piece fiberglass structure suited to different climates and topographies. Floor-to-ceiling double-layer laminated insulating glass gives 360-degree views of the surroundings. A pull-out drawer mechanism expands the guest room on site and retracts the volume for shipping. The prefabricated frame is assembled within a day, which reduces construction waste and building time.

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The Rossmore Residential Multi-Unit

Art Nesterenko Residential Multi-Unit Architecture Sunday, 15 February 2026

The Rossmore

The Rossmore is a residential apartment building designed for Hancock Park in Los Angeles. The building has twelve stories, sixty-eight units and a total area of 9,290 square meters, with two subterranean parking levels. Cross laminated timber panels are used for floors, walls and roofing, making The Rossmore one of the first mid-high-rise timber apartment buildings in the city. High-performance concrete cladding panels with sculptural elements form the facades. The design follows Art Deco principles found in the surrounding neighborhood.

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The Hotel Nudibranch Hotel and Resort

Yan Pan Hotel and Resort Architecture Saturday, 14 February 2026

The Hotel Nudibranch

Nudibranch is a hotel and resort located on Nanji Island in Zhejiang Province, China. The design covers 31000 square meters and is inspired by sea creatures found around the island, such as the nudibranch and other shellfish. The building is raised on soft legs that connect the ground to restaurants, bars, a spa and a swimming pool. The public area resembles a floating space above the sand. The sandy ground extends into the hotel and forms an outdoor playground in the shade. Eco-friendly technologies reduce the environmental impact.

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Monolithic House Private Villa

Ahmed Habib Private Villa Architecture Friday, 13 February 2026

Monolithic House

Monolithic House is a private villa in Jeddah. The building is composed of three main masses that are shifted to create external courts, following the arrangement of traditional Arabic houses. The envelope uses semi-transparent screens with an old Saudi pattern inspired by the Mashrabiya. A motorized openable system regulates sunlight, gives shading and privacy on the south facade, and allows natural ventilation. The structure is concrete, finished with honed travertine stone, black steel, stucco and walnut wood. Separate entrances serve family, guests and services.

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Qingdao Marine Park Exhibition Center Building

Cheng Xiao Building Architecture Thursday, 12 February 2026

Qingdao Marine Park Exhibition Center

Qingdao Marine Park Exhibition Center is a building designed for a marine technology and smart industry park in Huangdao District, Qingdao, China. The exhibition center is the core building of the new district and represents the image of the whole park. The main structure is steel-reinforced concrete, which supports the long upper floors and the overhang. The outer walls form a double-glazed glass curtain wall, and the first floor is clad in black granite. A glass box of 100 meters extends at the top and appears to float above the dark base.

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