Creating a neighborhood anchor Located on a triangular 2.5-acre site just beyond Civic Center, 1500 Mission Street is one half of a mixed-use development which also includes a municipal office building—49 South Van Ness—as well as the adaptive reuse of a former bottling factory. This 550-unit residential tower’s urban presence is informed by a design … Continued
Located between the historic West Lake Old Town and the center of Qianjiang New Town, the Hangzhou Cultural Park signals a transition point from the city’s past to its future. The project is a convergence of a 20-hectare public park and an 80,000-square-meter cultural arts center that together capture the spirit of Hangzhou. The park’s … Continued
Civic presence at a human scale The new courthouse, located along the southern bank of the Tarpon River, establishes a civic presence that is at once grand and approachable. It rises in a symmetrical cubic form that evokes monumental classical architecture, and is fronted by a single-story shaded colonnade that creates a welcoming arrival experience. … Continued
A multifunctional campus hub Located along the eastern edge and within the center of the Kuwait University campus, the Student Activities and Athletic Facilities (SAAF) encompass a broad range of functions to serve the university’s sports and recreational programs. The facilities include an indoor tennis center stadium, an outdoor stadium, additional outdoor sports facilities, a … Continued
A public-spirited place Located adjacent to Old Taipei City’s historic entrance, the North Gate, the Taipei Twin Towers are envisioned as a new gateway to Taipei. It is designed as a public-spirited destination that is inspired and enriched by the local culture. The development features an elevated promenade, multiple garden terraces, shopping arcades, a hotel, … Continued
Designed for versatility Located on a central green of the Loyola Marymount University campus, the Drollinger Family Stage is designed as a multipurpose venue that can be used for performances, events, and classes. With a minimal design and flexible curtain system, the stage can be easily adapted to any of the traditional theatrical configurations: in-the-round, … Continued
A tailored expansion With all sectors of the global economy leveraging new communication platforms, Loyola Marymount University’s Media Studies programs are flourishing. This building enables the school to meet growing demand, with a four-story facility equipped for the industry’s latest production modes. The School of Film and Television (SFTV) hosts stop-motion, film, and animation studios, … Continued
Creating a distinctive identity Carefully chosen materials and a sophisticated massing endow Pendry Manhattan West with an intimate scale while also subtly distinguishing the building’s role as a hotel within Manhattan West, a mixed-use commercial development that spans eight acres adjacent to Moynihan Train Hall. The cladding on the lower amenity levels, as well as … Continued
Restoration and reinvention Located in Shanghai’s Jing’an district, this waterfront site includes industrial infrastructure that once served a crucial shipping route along the Suzhou River. In the 1930s, the site was a major battleground in the Second Sino-Japanese War. The Sihang Warehouse, a building damaged during the war, has been preserved as a memorial and … Continued
Turning the workplace inside out Located in Xuhui, one of Shanghai’s premiere arts and innovation districts, a new workplace for Alibaba’s Shanghai campus turns the typical headquarters “inside out” to showcase the multinational company’s talent, collaboration, and creativity. The new headquarters greatly expands the company’s Shanghai campus, and is located adjacent to a building for … Continued