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The U.S. Consulate in Hyderabad weaves history and culture with concrete and brass jali screens
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News • News • 30 Sep 2023

The U.S. Consulate in Hyderabad weaves history and culture with concrete and brass jali screens

In the heart of Hyderabad, India, Richärd Kennedy Architects along with HGA, designed the new U.S. Consulate General that stands as a testament to cultural sensitivity, sustainability and integrity. Gabe Border The architectural journey of the new Consulate began with the need to relocate from an outgrown and waning renovated palace to a modern facility that reflects the States' diplomatic relations while accommodating its expanding functions. The result is a structure that integrates function, security, and sustainability while paying homage to the rich history and culture of its host city and country. Gabe Border The envelope of the Consulate sits in a striking blend of exposed textured, cast-in-place concrete and... More
Mariupol is called the Greek capital of Ukraine, its history is closely connected with Greek culture, and the name with the prefix -pol speaks for itself. The word “Demos” comes from Greece, and it means the people.
The ancient Greek system which calls the “Order” system, is a constructive system that allows you to create large spans without additional supports. Mariupol Order – a modern interpretation of the Order system, a descendant of a democratic Greek society.
The building consists of two spatial volumes. They are independent, but at the same time connected by a large atrium, where an amphitheater and an open staircase are located.
The usage of “Mariupol order” provides an open-plan building, there are no internal columns. The ground floor is the city reception, a comfortable open space without dark corridors to serve the needs of citizens.

Project • By NOVA • City Halls

Mariupol City Hall

The project embodies the heart of urban democracy and civic life in Ukrainian Mariupol. Mariupol is a beautiful city on the shores of the Sea of Azov. Its heart was made from metal and cooled in the sea of Azov. The primary industries in the city are metal factories and the seaport. Mariupol is called the Greek capital of Ukraine, its history is closely connected with Greek culture, and the name with the prefix -pol speaks for itself. The word “Demos” comes from Greece, and it means the people. The ancient Greeks invented a system of democracy, the principle of which was the equality of all people. Democracy evenly distributes all responsibilities to the people as a distributed load from the beam to the columns. The ancient Gree... More

Project • By Archimorphic • City Halls

Ningbo Yinzhou Civic Center

The Ningbo Civic Center is an important public services building in the Yinzhou District that is to become a new image for local governmental agencies.   FUNCTION:The program includes an administrative service center (including public services), public trading center, public affairs handling center, agency center, conference center, and a centralized archive center that will be occupied by roughly 550 employees and 3000 daily visitors.   DESIGN:The design approach is to create modern, simple, and minimal building forms that express the sense of solemnity within the program. The design consists of two masses that make up the building, the reflective box and the entry mass. Made up of a glass curtain wall and aluminum vertical b... More