Inspired by Taijitu, also called the “symbol of Yin and Yang” associated with Taoism and Neo-Confucianism, the project is characterized by its biomimetic spiral double-shell architecture. It reinterprets the vernacular structures of curved wooden roofs while respecting the principles of balance and symmetry appreciated by the Chinese culture.
Architecture firm
Vincent Callebaut Architectures
Location
Shenyang, People's Republic of China
Principal architect
Vincent Callebaut
Completion year
Expected 2028
Collaborators
Green certifications: LEED Platinum + Sustainable Wellbeing Center
Status
Design Development
Typology
Multi-sport field, Tai-chi museum, Restaurant, Tearoom, Botanical garden
Saray Aab o Noor is a fantastic cultural center that effectively complements the natural world with contemporary architectural design. The heart of the project revolves around a large, dome-like ceiling that fills the interior with natural light through large glass openings.
Project name
Saray Aab o Noor
Architecture firm
Hamidi.archstudio
Tools used
Midjourney AI, Adobe Photoshop
Principal architect
Azadeh Hamidi
Design team
Hamidi.archstudio
Visualization
Azadeh Hamidi
Typology
Cultural Architecture > Cultural Center
The INSPIRELI AWARDS, the world’s largest architectural competition for students, proudly announces a new competition as part of its global platform: the Kashitu School Competition in Zambia.
Organizer
INSPIRELI AWARDS. • Announcer: CTU in Prague with Architects without Borders
Category
Architecture, Urban Design, Interior Design
Register
www.inspireli.com/kashitu
Awards & Prizes
Chance to go build the winning project in Kashitu, Zambia, 4500 EUR, Architectural Wish, ArchiCAD Licence
Entries deadline
June 15, 2025
designed the public spaces, primarily the grand lobby, in the glass office tower FRAME workplace. The project, with a total area of 69,700 square meters, will be implemented in the urban quarter Republic. FRAME is a new conceptual business space in the premium line of Workplace
Project name
FRAME Workplace
Architecture firm
Babayants Architects
Tools used
Autodesk 3ds Max, Corona Renderer
Principal architect
Artem Babayants
Design team
Artem Babayants
Visualization
Babayants Architects
Status
Implementation Phase
Typology
Commercial › Office
"Shan Ding You Feng" is a brand under "Mu Shi Photography," specializing in travel photography. With a brand philosophy of "poetic, romantic, and artistic," it creates timeless collections of love, prolonging emotions and memories, and capturing love stories through photography.
Project name
Shan Ding You Feng
Architecture firm
Aurora Design
Location
Dali City, Yunnan Province, China
Photography
Na Xin from INSPACE. Video：WM STUDIO
Principal architect
Yang Xuewan
Collaborators
Rebuilding Space Lab
Interior design
Aurora Design
Tools used
AutoCAD, Autodesk 3ds Max, SketchUp
Construction
Rebuilding Space Lab
Material
Art Paint, Lime Stone
Client
Mu Shi Photography
Typology
Commercial › Photography Art Space
This holiday villa is located in the countryside of Pudong, Shanghai. The proprietor hoped to demolish the old house and to build a new one for the two families when returning from the urban life to the countryside, spending weekends and their holidays with the grandparents.
Project name
Pudong Villa
Architecture firm
Atelier LI
Location
Wanxiang, Pudong, Shanghai, China
Principal architect
Bai LI, Xuan LI
Design team
Bai LI, Xuan LI, Jinhui XIE (structure), Daoguang ZHANG (MEP), Zongliang GU (MEP), Yuchao XU (internship)
Typology
Residential › Villa
Casa Ruina, designed by Thetacon, blends modern architecture with Corfiot tradition, nestled among olive trees on Corfu’s western coast. To preserve the trees, the low-height structure is fragmented by function, creating atriums that enhance privacy and openness.
Architecture firm
Thetacon
Location
Kortiraki, West Corfu, Greece
Tools used
AutoCAD, ArchiCAD, Lumion, Adobe Photoshop
Principal architect
Konstantina Yannaki
Design team
Konstantina Yannaki & Alexandros Skampardonis
Collaborators
Christos Mouchlianitis
Visualization
Konstantina Yannaki & Alexandros Skampardonis
Typology
Residential › House
The architectural concept in the lobbies is modern, young, and soft, featuring rounded corners that evoke a sense of progress and sophistication at both architectural and aesthetic levels. Walls are crafted using flexible plaster covered with durable willow plaster.
Project name
Amorphic Sand Lobby
Interior design
Tzvia Kazayoff Studio
Location
Be'er Ya'akov, Israel
Principal designer
Tzvia Kazayoff
Design team
Planning & Lead designer: Tzvia Kazayoff ; Assistant Interior Designer: Gilli Cohen
Collaborators
Contractor – Guy & Doron Levi. Custom carpentry – Shadi. Greenery – Dizigarden. Tiles – Dor & Zuri. Lighting – Kamchi. Artwork – Efrat Ilan
Material
Flexible Plaster, Durable Willow Plaster, Brass Panels
Tools used
AutoCAD, Adobe Photoshop, SketchUp
Typology
Hospitality › Lobby
INSPIRELI is proud to announce the launch of the Zahradky Castle Competition, a new addition to the prestigious 10th INSPIRELI AWARDS. Open to architecture students worldwide, this competition challenges participants to envision the transformation of Zahradky Castle into a dynamic conference center, blending historical preservation with innovative...
Organizer
INSPIRELI AWARDS, • Announcer: Charles University, Czech republic
Category
Architecture, Urban Design, Interior Design
Register
www.inspireli.com/zahradky
Awards & Prizes
Total prizes of 10 500 EUR, Architectural Wish, ArchiCAD License
Entries deadline
June 15, 2025
Building an emergency-safe home involves a multifaceted approach that includes assessing risks, creating a robust emergency plan, and investing in safety features. Equally important is the knowledge and skills gained through CPR training, which can empower individuals to respond effectively in medical emergencies.
Written by
Liliana Alvarez
