The site is located at the lowland downstream the dam with a broad river view in front of it. The elevated tea house allows visitors to have a good view and slight wind – both are essential elements of tea drinking session. Continue reading
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Shanghai Forever: The Simple Ways of Living
Urbanist and media artist JT Singh has captured the vibrance and massive scale of Shanghai’s skyline, streets, and infrastructure through a series of experimental projects viewed by millions (This is Shanghai, Walk in Shanghai, etc); hence, contributing greatly to the city’s growing global status. Continue reading
The San Shan Bridge
Beijing and Vienna based creative collective Penda designed the San Shan Bridge as part of the infrastructure program for the Olympic Winter Games 2022.
The english translation of “San Shan (三山)” is 3 mountains and describes the form of the bridge with its 3 arches connecting to its hilly backdrop. Continue reading
Albertinum Museum, Dresden, Germany
The new depot building is designed as a sort of enclosing roof, a Noah’s Ark on stilts, with the added advantage did it will forever be beyond the reach of floods. Continue reading
A Scenic Walkway Along a River in Portugal
Winding their way through the scenic landscape along the Paiva river in Portugal, the ‘Paiva Walkways‘ were recently completed for explorations of the surroundings at close range.
In a collaboration between the Arouca Municipality and engineer company Trimetrica, the 8km-long route was built to give visitors the chance to experience local natural beauty, including cliffs and waterfalls, as well as offering panoramic views of the valley. Continue reading