ZHA to build Al Khuwair Muscat Downtown and Waterfront Development
Zaha Hadid Architects
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2w ago
Oman’s Ministry of Housing and Urban Planning (MoHUP) has announced the masterplan for a reimagined waterfront development in downtown Muscat, the nation’s capital. Designed by Zaha Hadid Architects (ZHA), the $1.3bn Al Khuwair Muscat Downtown and Waterfront Development will span 3.3 million sqm and is set to revitalise the area. The sustainability-led design prioritises the well-being of residents and visitors, redefining urban living in Oman as Muscat’s population is anticipated to almost double from 1.5 million to 2.7 million inhabitants by 2040. The city is also increasingly popular with i ..read more
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ZHA to Renovate Monaco’s Le Schuylkill Tower
Zaha Hadid Architects
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2w ago
Built in 1963, Le Schuylkill Tower was the first high rise building constructed in Monaco. Occupying a prominent position in Monte Carlo, the residential tower overlooks the principality’s Port Hercule with panoramic views south to the royal palace, the old town, and the Mediterranean Sea beyond.  Invited by the owner to undertake a feasibility study on the tower, Zaha Hadid Architects (ZHA) evaluated the development potential as well as the extent of works required to renovate the existing building. Following this comprehensive analysis, ZHA was appointed together with local practice Squ ..read more
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Beijing Daxing International Airport named one of the world’s most beautiful airports by the Prix Versailles
Zaha Hadid Architects
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3w ago
Celebrating inspiration, progress and inclusion, with its mission to transform architecture and design into tools for sustainable, societal and cultural development, the Prix Versailles is organised in association with UNESCO and the International Union of Architects (UIA). Beijing Daxing is 46km south of the city (20 mins by express train). Its 700,000m² passenger terminal includes a ground transportation centre offering direct connections with China’s national high-speed rail network and local train services. Echoing principles within traditional Chinese architecture th ..read more
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ON-SITE: Construction of the China Energy Conservation and Environmental Protection Group (CECEP) campus tops-out in Shanghai.
Zaha Hadid Architects
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1M ago
CECEP is China’s leading company initiating and funding projects with a focus on renewable energy technologies that include: solar, hydroelectric & wind; environmental & water conservation initiatives; as well as developing innovations to reduce energy consumption and emissions in the construction industry. Continuing their commitment to renewable energy and the environment, the new CECEP campus in Shanghai by Zaha Hadid Architects incorporates sustainable strategies within its design and construction to achieve more than 85 credits in China’s Three Star Green Bui ..read more
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ON-SITE: Construction of the China Energy Conservation and Environmental Protection Group (CECEP) campus in Shanghai progresses past level 20.
Zaha Hadid Architects
by zhadmin
1M ago
CECEP is China’s leading company initiating and funding projects with a focus on renewable energy technologies that include: solar, hydroelectric & wind; environmental & water conservation initiatives; as well as developing innovations to reduce energy consumption and emissions in the construction industry. Continuing their commitment to renewable energy and the environment, the new CECEP campus in Shanghai by Zaha Hadid Architects incorporates sustainable strategies within its design and construction to achieve more than 90 credits in China’s Three Star Green Bui ..read more
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World’s first green hydrogen refuelling network for recreational boating to be built by ZHA for NatPower H
Zaha Hadid Architects
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1M ago
The world’s first green hydrogen refuelling infrastructure for the recreational boating industry will be initiated in 25 Italian marinas and ports with refuelling stations designed by Zaha Hadid Architects (ZHA). A €100 million investment led by NatPower H (part of the NatPower group) the green hydrogen infrastructure will begin installation in the summer of 2024 and targets the provision of 100 refuelling stations throughout the Mediterranean over the next six years, with further expansion to the world’s most popular regions for recreational boating. Produced with wind, solar and other renewa ..read more
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ZHA’s Infinitus Plaza and BEEAH Headquarters receive LEED Platinum Certification
Zaha Hadid Architects
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2M ago
Zaha Hadid Architects’ Infinitus Plaza in Guangzhou and BEEAH Headquarters in Sharjah have each received LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) Platinum Certification; the highest level of sustainability awarded by the US Green Building Certification Institute (GBCI). LEED certification provides a framework for healthy, highly efficient, and cost-saving green buildings, which offer environmental, social and governance benefits. LEED certification is a globally recognized symbol of sustainability achievement, and it is backed by an entire industry of committed organizati ..read more
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Phoenix: the new 3D-printed concrete bridge
Zaha Hadid Architects
by zhadmin
2M ago
The new Phoenix bridge represents the evolution of the Striatus, the first-of-its-kind 3D-printed concrete bridge presented during the 2021 Venice Architecture Biennale. Building on the innovations of the Striatus bridge, Phoenix is constructed from 10 tons of recycled materials, including recycled aggregates from the original blocks of Striatus. Using its ECOCycle® circular technology, Holcim developed a proprietary concrete ink for Phoenix that incorporates an optimized low-carbon formulation with a 40% lower CO2 footprint compared to the 2021 Striatus bridge and an overall carbon footp ..read more
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Zhuhai Jinwan Civic Arts Centre inaugurated
Zaha Hadid Architects
by zhadmin
3M ago
Designed as a hub of contemporary creativity within one of the world’s most dynamic regions, the Zhuhai Jinwan Civic Art Centre is at the heart of Aviation New City, an urbanisation with a built area of 4.78 million sq. m housing 100,000 residents and incorporating new civic, cultural, academic and commercial infrastructure within Zhuhai’s Jinwan district. The Zhuhai Airport Railway, an extension of the Guangzhou-Zhuhai Intercity Railway, provides direct connections with Zhuhai’s city centre and its airport, while the new Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macau bridge enables those in Shenzhen and Hong Kong to ..read more
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ZHA projects win gold and silver in the 2023 WAN Awards
Zaha Hadid Architects
by zhadmin
4M ago
The ZHA-EAA Tents for Refugee and Displaced Communities has been named winner in the ‘Humanitarian’ category of the 2023 World Architecture News Award, with the Tahiti International Convention Centres and Theatres receiving the Silver prize in the ‘Future Projects: Multi-use’ category. Zaha Hadid Architects’ (ZHA) work with the Education Above All Foundation (EAA) to develop tents designed by ZHA as schools, clinics and emergency shelters for refugee and displaced communities in Syria, Turkey, Pakistan & Yemen. The tents are designed as a robust, cost-effective and lightweight modular arch ..read more
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