Inspiration: Industry

This new facility in Shenzhen houses six research centers and includes ocean-themed elements.

The super-sustainable project is set to be installed on Governors Island this summer.

“Their expectation was based on the current facility they have. We had to be an advocate for archite cture and encourage them to think bigger,” said Dominic Leong in discussion with Architizer.

It’s not yet April 1, but you’d be forgiven for double-checking the date upon viewing architecture s tudio oiio’s latest concept for Midtown Manhattan.

The new building is conceived as a cylindrical volume wrapped in mirrored glass, which will reflect the surrounding city and cause the building to blend with its environment.

Concrete at Alserkal Avenue is a classic OMA contemporary construction, but built seamlessly into th e context of Dubai’s central arts hub.

The 517,000-square-foot structure is set to open mid-year.

Here’s a sneak preview of the designs you’ll be voting for this year!

Lora Teagarden is a practicing architect at Ratio in Indianapolis and the founder of L2 design. Her website and blog offers a unique insight into professional practice together with inspiration and tips for young architects. Many times the supporting stage hands in life don’t get the publicity that the actor does come awards season. This…