Pop-up drinking fountains designed by an all-star cast of the world’s hottest architects are currently on display in London as part of the ‘Kiosk Design Challenge’. Launched by Architects’ Journal and Turkishceramics, the aim of the challenge was to design an Ottoman-inspired water kiosk using ceramic materials. The resulting exhibition showcases the designs, drawings and … Read more
Women hold portraits to denounce domestic violence during a rally on the “International Women’s Day” on March 8, 2014, in front of the National Museum in the capital Beirut. The “International Women’s Day” dates back to the beginning of the 20th Century and has been observed by the United Nations since 1975. By Rana MOUSSAOUI … Read more
People gather to form a woman symbol to celebrate International Women’s Day at Manila’s Rizal Park on March 8, 2014. The organizers hope to bring in 10,000 participants and set a Guinness World Record for the largest human woman symbol. The event’s official recorded participants have yet to be announced by Guinness World Records. MANILA, … Read more
Images of ‘starchitect’ Zaha Hadid’s designs for a new dramatic 40-floor ‘City of Dreams’ hotel in Cotai, Macau, have been revealed. The tower building features an exposed exoskeleton forming a geometric pattern over the exterior of the building. The structure’s rectangular form is broken up by a series of voids carved through the center of … Read more
She’s known as one of the most pioneering architects of her time, but Zaha Hadid proved she is just as spectacular at interior design at the Salone del Mobile design fair last weekend. Aside from participating in the installation “Where Do Architects Live?,” the British-Iraqi Pulitzer Prize-winner collaborated with several interior designers to launch new … Read more