Architectural designer Elija Halil has unveiled a revolutionary solar-powered architectural project in the Sahara Desert that presents a remarkable solution to our global energy problems.
Architecture firm
Archilles by Elija
Location
Murzuq District, Libya, Sahara Desert, Africa
Tools used
Autodesk 3ds Max, Rhinoceors 3D, Enscape, Autocad, BIM
Principal architect
Elija Halil
Collaborators
Blue Olive Studio
Visualization
Joseph Christopher Seaward
Client
Global Organisation
Cristiano Ronaldo's resting mansion uniquely located on a large artificial rock in the shape of a majestic "C" seen from the air, paying tribute to the footballer's name. This exclusive property has a helipad that allows you to arrive in style and comfort, guaranteeing the privacy of guests.
Project name
Cristiano Ronaldo Mansion
Architecture firm
Veliz Arquitecto
Location
Miami, Florida, United States
Tools used
SketchUp, Lumion, Adobe Photoshop
Principal architect
Jorge Luis Veliz Quintana
Visualization
Veliz Arquitecto
Typology
Residential › House
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
The structure of the rock villa consists of several circles in the form of a staircase. Inside each circle there are spaces with different uses. A hole is created in the center of each circle. For ventilation and void. The rock villa is designed for the Metaverse environment.
Architecture firm
Ufoverse Office
Tools used
Autodesk 3ds Max, Lumion
Principal architect
Bahman Behzadi
Visualization
Ufoverse Office
Typology
Residential › House
Garden villa Garden villa is designed for Karaj city and Kurdan region. The structure and design process of the project consists of several separated spaces. Separated spaces are placed on top of each other in the form of a difference in level.
Architecture firm
UFO Studio
Tools used
Autodesk 3ds Max, V-ray, Adobe Photoshop
Principal architect
Bahman Behzadi
Visualization
Bahman Behzadi
Typology
Residential › House
"Designing the Italian Pavilion for the Osaka Expo 2025 is a unique opportunity to create an authentic platform on which to present - to a global audience – the culture, history, and innovation of our country, and to create a place where connections for future collaborations will be woven and where ties for cultural, social and economic exchanges w...
Project name
The Italian Pavilion at Expo 2025 Osaka
Architecture firm
MCA - Mario Cucinella Architects
Principal architect
Mario Cucinella
Design team
MCA – Mario Cucinella Architects S.U.R.L., lead partner/group leader
Collaborators
AoR – YOSHIKI MATSUDA ARCHITECTS - Architect of Record
Structural engineer
BUROMILAN
Environmental & MEP
TEKSER Srl
Supervision
BEYOND LIMITS - Project Management Consultancy
Visualization
Mario Cucinella Architects
Tools used
Revit, Rhinoceros 3D, Autodesk 3dsMax, Corona Renderer, Adobe Photoshop
Construction
NISHIO RENT ALL CO., LTD (Contractor)
Typology
Cultural Architecture › Exhibition Pavilion
Attractive views of the city panorama are one of the main reasons why clients bought this particular apartment in Highvill Gold Ishim Residential Complex. A space that offers an impressive view of the river, the Presidential Park, iconic architecture, and the cityscape.
Project name
White sand, eucalyptus, and plastic light of the apartment in Astana
Architecture firm
Kvadrat Architects
Location
Astana, Kazakhstan
Tools used
Autodesk 3ds Max, Adobe Photoshop, AutoCAD
Principal architect
Sergey Bekmukhanbetov, Rustam Minnekhanov
Design team
Kvadrat architects
Collaborators
Poliform, Living divani, Flua, Flugger, Hauptmann, Omoikiri, DD home, Pianca, Barausse, Gaggenau, Laminam, Flaviker. Text: Ekaterina Parichyk
Visualization
Kvadrat architects
Typology
Residential › Apartment
Situated on the southern tip of Hainan Island, China’s most southerly province with its tropical forests, mountain parks and white sand beaches welcoming over 80 million tourists each year, Sanya has grown to a city of over a million residents.
Project name
Sanya Cultural District
Architecture firm
Zaha Hadid Architects (ZHA)
Location
Sanya City, China
Principal architect
Patrik Schumacher
Design team
ZHA Competition Team: Shajay Bhooshan, Joshua Anderson, Vishu Bhooshan, Daniel Boran, Chun-Yen Chen, Hung-Da Chien, Nils Fischer, Matthew Gabe, Charles Harris, Jinqi Huang, Yen-Fen Huang, Ivan Hewitt, Jakub Klaska, Hannah Kopeliovitch Simmons, Henry Louth, Sonia Magdziarz, Patrik Schumacher, Svenja Siever, Tul Srisompun, Yaobin Wang, Yutong Xia, Simon Yu, Lei Zheng, Han Hsun Hsieh
Visualization
Brick Visual, Negativ, Plomp. Animation by Atchain
Client
People’s Government of Sanya City
Typology
Cultural Architecture