The Chinese leader’s recent comments have the potential to affect the landscape of architectural practice worldwide, as China’s construction boom has created a catalyst for contemporary architecture, with many Western practices relying on the business of providing extravagant projects.
Francis-Jones Morehen Thorp's new Bankstown Library seamlessly incorporates ESD initiatives to create a learning centre that enhances the architectural landscape, offering a contemporary multifunctional space for the community at large. This article originally appeared in AR136 - Super-.
Preview 10 groundbreaking concept buildings that could radically shape future city skylines, including an organic agricultural high rise aiming to grow crops in New York, and a droplet-shaped building that promises to convert air into water.
Following on from our special issue on the elements of architecture (AR135–Elements), online editorial assistant, Annabel Koeck, takes a look at curtain wall. Annabel is an Australian graduate architect currently working in London.
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