The Shenzhen Institute of Financial Technology Tower designed by Zaha Hadid Architects will accommodate the institute’s ongoing expansion to serve China’s fintech industry which is anticipated to grow at almost 20% each year throughout the coming decade.
Project name
Shenzhen Institute of Financial Technology
Architecture firm
Zaha Hadid Architects (ZHA)
Principal architect
Patrik Schumacher
Design team
raklis Kourounis, Biagio Amodio, Maria Vergopoulou, Sharan Sundar, Beatrice Cordella, Nessma Al Ghoussein, Cristina Barrios Cabrera, Samantha Pavic
Collaborators
CSWADI (SD – PD Stage) / CABR (CD Stage)
Structural engineer
CSWADI (SD – PD Stage) / CABR (CD Stage)
Environmental & MEP
CSWADI (SD – PD Stage) / CABR (CD Stage)
Construction
China Construction Second Engineering Bureau
Status
Under Construction
Typology
Commercial › Office Building
A modern tower that embodies the essence of autumn—where architecture meets the soul of the season. This stunning structure combines the strength of concrete, the transparency of glass, and the warmth of velvet textures.
Project name
Velvet Life Tower
Architecture firm
Green Clay Architecture
Location
Hong Kong, China
Visualization
Khatereh Bakhtyari
Tools used
Midjourney AI, Adobe Photoshop
Principal architect
Khatereh Bakhtyari
Design team
Green Clay Architecture
My proposal for the London urban landmark competition blends historical reverence with contemporary innovation, drawing inspiration from iconic structures like Westminster Palace and Big Ben. The design merges these historical influences with parametric architecture, offering panoramic views and serving as a multifunctional hub.
Project name
Arches of time the modern landmark in the heart of london
Architecture firm
Rezvan Yarhaghi
Visualization
Rezvan Yarhaghi
Tools used
Midjourney AI, Adobe Photoshop
Design team
Rezvan Yarhaghi
Interior design
Rezvan Yarhaghi
Client
AI in Practice Competition
Typology
Mixed-Use Development
: The design of the Memory tower garden in Tehran aims to blend sustainable architecture with the city’s unique urban context. As Tehran is one of the most polluted cities globally, the tower incorporates eco-friendly systems such as energy-efficient insulation.
Project name
Memory Tower Garden
Architecture firm
Rezvan Yarhaghi
Tools used
Midjourney AI, Adobe Photoshop
Principal architect
Rezvan Yarhaghi
Design team
Rezvan Yarhaghi
Interior design
Rezvan Yarhaghi
Typology
Commercial › Mixed-Use Development
Portuguese architecture studio OODA announces the start of construction of Hora Vertikale Towers in Tirana, a city undergoing rapid transformation and already home to projects by renowned international architects such as MVRDV, Bjarke Ingels, 51N4E and Stefano Boeri.
Project name
Hora Vertikale Towers
Architecture firm
OODA Architecture
Collaborators
LA-III, P4, Artech
Status
Under Construction
Typology
Mixed-Use Development
Houri Taleshi: The Tower's design is a perfect example of modern architectural innovation, showcasing a harmonious blend of aesthetics, functionality, and environmental consciousness.
Architecture firm
studioedrisi & hourdesign.ir
Visualization
Hamidreza Edrisi, Houri Taleshi
Tools used
Midjourney AI, Adobe Photoshop
Principal architect
Hamidreza Edrisi, Houri Taleshi
Design team
Hamidreza Edrisi, Houri Taleshi
Interior design
Hamidreza Edrisi & Houri Taleshi
Typology
Residential › Apartments
The Torre Arcobaleno in Milan's Garibaldi area has a new night lighting system. The intervention, curated in partnership by a group of Italian companies, repurposed as a tribute to the city and the people of Milan, further qualifies a structure that has become in recent years one of the symbols of modern Milan in terms of location.
Project name
Torre Arcobaleno
Architecture firm
Studio Original Designers 6r5 Network - Milano
Photography
Stefano Scarpiello – DS IMMAGINE STUDIO
Visualization
Albino Pozzi
Tools used
AutoCAD, ArchiCAD, Autodesk 3ds Max
Principal architect
Francesco Roggero, Albino Pozzi, Kiyoto Ishimoto, Rita Alfano Roggero
Design team
Studio Original Designers 6r5 Network - Milano
Collaborators
The partners are: Bazzea Construction Technology (renovation work) Condor - Formwork, Scaffolding (metal multidirectional scaffolding) Disano Illuminazione (lighting) Fila Solutions (surface cleaning) Marazzi Group (tiles) Mapei (adhesives, renovation and painting)
Interior design
Fernando Latcherre
Landscape
Rita Alfano Roggero
Structural engineer
Albino Pozzi
Construction
Bazzea Construction Technology
Client
RFI-the leading company of the Infrastructure Cluster of the Italian FS Group – Gruppo Ferrovie dello Stato
Typology
Piezometric Tower - Aqueduct in service at the Milan Garibaldi Railway Station
: In the heart of London, this modern office tower stands tall with its unique compact and continuous shell design. The sleek, flowing architecture creates an impressive silhouette against the city's historic skyline. This tower embodies the fusion of innovation and elegance, blending cutting-edge technology with a forward-thinking design.
Project name
Office Tower
Architecture firm
Green Clay Architecture
Visualization
Khatereh Bakhtyari
Tools used
Midjourney AI, Adobe Photoshop
Principal architect
Khatereh Bakhtyari
Design team
Green Clay Architecture
Typology
Commercial › Office Tower
