Hotels of the World: Infante Sagres, Porto, Portugal
“To highlight the beauty of the existing architecture of what was once Porto's first five-star hotel.”
King Salman Stadium, a landmark project in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
The “symbolic concept” draws on the metaphor of “a seed that germinates, breaks through the soil, and emerges.”
Nokken Softshell: a new approach to glamping
It can be assembled in a matter of hours, disassembled without a trace, and yet it’s designed to last.
Architecture and well-being: Makó Thermal Spa, Hungary
In the words of its architect, Makovecz, it is the culmination of architecture as “a harmonious union of building and surroundings.”
A constructive dialogue with the desert
The design contrasts heat with shade, aridity with water, vastness with views, isolation with privacy…
Construction robots and new ways of building
The appeal of these technologies lies not only in their speed, but also in the relationship between digital design and physical construction.
When the wait becomes the attraction at a theme park
The design of queues in theme parks involves determining waiting times, perceptions and expectations.
The power of design to create adventure experiences
Emotions arise from the experience of rides at theme and adventure parks, not from actual danger.
Natur Vault, a green corridor in the city
Design of a structure where citizens can relax or work surrounded by greenery, in a refreshing atmosphere.
Functional weather shelters: Rain Tree
An urban-design tree that collects water, provides shade, cools the surrounding area, and attracts life to its surroundings.
BIM + OpenUSD methodology – and goodbye to static files
Convergence of entertainment, industrial simulation, architecture and construction technologies within the workflow.
What happens in the brain when you slide down a water slide
Psychology explains why some people prefer extreme water slides and others prefer gentler ones.
