PARVS CENTER is an ultra-modern architectural complex designed as the new cultural city centre for Saint Petersburg, situated in the Neva Delta. Its distinctive and memorable design features a complex arrangement of curved load-bearing surfaces shaped like sails.
Project name
Parvs Center
Architecture firm
The Svetozar Andreev Architecture Studio `Hotei-Russia`
Location
Saint Petersburg, Russia
Principal architect
Svetozar Andreev
Built area
Over 70,000 m²
Visualization
Svetozar Andreev
Typology
Cultural Architecture > Cultural Center, Museum
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
On the picturesque Gulangyu Island, a distinctive cigar space brand is quietly emerging. Far from the urban hustle, driven by a strong sense of place, it delves deep into the relationship between brand and environment. By integrating architectural typology, symbiosis theory, and innovative methods,
Project name
Xujia Cigar Club
Architecture firm
CUN PANDA NANA
Location
Xiamen, Fujian, China
Principal architect
Lin Jiacheng, Cai Xuanna
Collaborators
SAC Chen Ziyang, lue Knight Art Society (Installation), Panda Nyota
Interior design
CUN PANDA NANA Team
Typology
Cultural Architecture > Cultural Center
Conversion of a hundred-year-old industrial building for cultural and social purposes.
Project name
Automatic Mills Grain Silo Conversion
Architecture firm
Prokš Přikryl Architekti
Location
Automatické mlýny 1963, 530 03 Pardubice, Czech Republic
Principal architect
Martin Prokš, Marek Přikryl
Collaborators
Concrete structures: MDS Projekt; Steel structures: STA-CON; Fire safety: Projekty PO; Ventilation: Mikroklima; Plumbing: MK Profi; Electrics: Miroslav Bouček; Acoustics, A/V media: SONING; Measurement and regulation: TECONT; Lift: TRAMONTÁŽ; Geothermal boreholes: GEROTO; Heating: Jiří Vik; Graphical system: Richard Wilde [publikum.design]; Main contractor: STAKO Hradec Králové
Built area
Built-up area 357 m²; Gross floor area 1848 m²; Usable floor area 1131 m²
Lighting
Ladislav Tikovský [AST]
Material
Exposed concrete – lift shaft, rooftop extension, roof and floor structural slabs. Galvanized steel – stairs structure, all steel components, doors. Galvanized steel grating – stairs, railings. Glass concrete floors – prefabricated floor panel with glass blocks. Tile covering – toilets, utility rooms. Face bricks – refurbishment and replacement of original brick façade. Concrete paving – roof terrace. Pine plywood – furniture
Client
Automatic Mills Foundation Lukáš Smetana, Mariana Smetanová
Typology
Cultural Architecture > Cultural Center
Exploring the mesmerizing cultural center in the heart of Yazd, Iran, designed with the distinctive Alejandro Aravena architecture style. The harmonious blend of earth-tone stucco and glass creates a captivating tessellations facade, perfectly illuminated during the enchanting golden hour.
Architecture firm
Mah Design
Tools used
Midjourney AI, Adobe Photoshop
Principal architect
Maedeh Hemati
Design team
Mah Design Architects
Visualization
Maedeh Hemati
Typology
Cultural Architecture › Cultural Complex, Cultural Center
Designing a Center for Future Sciences and Culture in the islands of China embraces a visionary approach, combining modern architecture with a forward-looking perspective. This innovative center is envisioned as a hub for scientific advancement, cultural exploration, and a symbol of the future. The architectural design, rooted in modern principles,...
Project name
Designing a Center for Future Sciences and Culture in the islands of China
Architecture firm
Rezvan Yarhaghi
Tools used
Midjourney AI, Adobe Photoshop
Principal architect
Rezvan Yarhaghi
Visualization
Rezvan Yarhaghi
Site area
Island in china
Typology
Cultural Architecture > Cultural Center
Exhibitions and galleries are considered to be cultural spaces that play a significant role in society's culture, so they should be considered not only as an architectural space but also as an urban symbol.
Project name
“Sakht Sar” Art Exhibition and Gallery
Architecture firm
studioedrisi & hourdesign.ir
Location
Ramsar, Mazandaran, Iran
Principal architect
Hamidreza Edrisi, Kolsoum Ali Taleshi
Design team
Hamidreza Edrisi, Kolsoum Ali Taleshi
Collaborators
Hamidreza Edrisi, Kolsoum Ali Taleshi
Visualization
Hamidreza Edrisi, Kolsoum Ali Taleshi
Creating an interconnected sequence of indoor and outdoor public spaces that are enveloped by nature, Zaha Hadid Architects’ (ZHA) proposal for the 2nd Sejong Cultural Centre is defined by the city’s history and its unwavering optimism for the future.
Project name
2nd Sejong Cultural Centre
Architecture firm
Zaha Hadid Architects (ZHA)
Location
Seoul, South Korea
Principal architect
Patrik Schumacher
Design team
Daniel Coley, Ashwanth Govindaraji, Maria Lagging, Jose Eduardo Navarrete Deza, Yooyeon Noh, Angelica Videla
Collaborators
ULD Studio (Landscape). Project Architects: Davide Del Giudice, Luca Ruggeri. Project Senior Associates: Hee Seung Lee, Arya Safavi. Project Director: Viviana Muscettola
Client
Sejong Cultural Centre
Typology
Cultural Architecture › Cultural Center
