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Project • By Flad Architects • Offices
Avia Labs
Adjacent to train stations, major highways, and San Francisco International Airport, Avia Labs establishes a new convergence point for life science research in Millbrae, California. The six-story facility offers 315,000 square feet of state-of-the-art laboratory and office space for leading biotechnology companies and academic research institutions.
Jason O'Rear
With a site constrained on all four sides and by FAA height restrictions, the zero-lot-line design maximizes square footage while activating key entry points and amenities with sculptural urban gestures. Avia’s high-performance façade and concrete structural system elegantly balance the challenges of a transit-oriented development.
Jason O'Rear
The western-f... More
Project • By Atelier Alter Architects • Banks
Ruian Qiaomao Tower
-The sense of speed is an integral part of the city's character, both in its physical and spiritual manifestations.
Ruian is renowned worldwide for electric vehicle components, serving as a crucial link in the upstream and downstream segments of the new energy vehicle industry. The new energy vehicle industry symbolizes "speed" and "the future," and the city's rapid development and aspirations in this field are reflected in the city's appearance.
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HIGHLITE IMAGES 亮点影像
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HIGHLITE IMAGES 亮点影像
HIGHLITE IMAGES 亮点影像
We aim to embody the sense of power generated by the city's forward momentum and transform it into the architectural language: massive, powerful lines sweep from the c... More
Project • By Ballinger • Universities
Nexus Building
In 1944, Eleanor Roosevelt dedicated Adelphi’s first buildings for nursing students. With the Nexus Building, Adelphi continues to be a pacesetter in nursing education and creates a unique link between this crucial field of study and the campus community. The Nexus Building combines training and teaching space for the School of Nursing with innovative learning environments and resources for the University.
James Ewing Photography
James Ewing Photography
Prominently located at the entrance to campus, the building’s exterior responds sympathetically to nearby historic McKim, Mead & White-designed buildings, while the glass curtainwall secures its position as a contemporary landmark. It serves as a visual representat... More
Project • By Things Studio • Private Houses
Villa Naran
A classical villa design with a stone located in LAVASAN on a trapezoidal, drawn-out field was referred to our studio. Our studio did not do classic work and, of course, rock facades, so we asked the employer for a deadline to propose a modern design. We entered the design phase.Challenges:1. The ground is long and narrow. Minimum width 6 meters and maximum length 60 meters.2. Requested spaces for the residence of the two brothers, due to the low width of the ground, was 3 floors on the ground. Due to the high length of the property on the Main Street and limitation on the placement of the land the skyline could have been disrupted.Approaches to adjust the skyline1. The use of a stepped form with special material which spread from the botto... More