World of Architecture: May 2012

Wednesday, May 30, 2012

Amazing Home: Breathtaking Modern Villa Amanzi by Original Vision Architects, Phuket, Thailand

Photo of incredible Villa Amanzi as seen from the air

Amazing Home: Breathtaking Modern Villa Amanzi by Original Vision Architects, Phuket, Thailand
© Helicam Asia Aerial Photography

Villa Amanzi is one of the famous modern homes on the west coast of Phuket, Thailand, designed by the experts in designing modern homes, the Original Vision Architects. It's definitely one of the most beautiful and amazing homes in the world.

Photo of beautiful small home at sunset as seen from the property

Amazing Home: Hunter House by Darren Carnell Architects, Australia
© Peter Clarke, Emma Cross

Hunter House is a beautiful modern residence designed by Darren Carnell Architects, located in Australia.

Shanghai Tower is one of the tallest towers under construction right now. It's located in the Lujiazui section of the city's Pudong district, right next to the World Financial Center and Jin Mao Tower. Architects are the worldwide famous Gensler Architects.

Skyscrapers: Father and Son Skyscraper by IAMZ Studio, Modern Architecture In Cairo, Egypt

Photo of new skyscraper as seen from the street

Skyscrapers: Father and Son Skyscraper by IAMZ Studio, Modern Architecture In Cairo, Egypt
© IAMZ Studio

Father and Son Skyscraper is a 470m tall skyscraper proposed for the capital of Egypt, Cairo. Designers behind this project are an architects from IAMZ Studio.

Oikia Voulas Panorama is designed by Greek designer Dimitris Economou. It's located in the Athens, Greece.

Photo of staircase on the third floor of amazing triplex in Tribeca

Interiors: Modern Triplex, 1862 Limestone Loft Mansion, Tribeca, New York
© courtesy of Douglas Elliman Real Estate

This beautiful modern triplex loft apartment is located in the center of Tribeca, New York. Tribeca is well known for having one of the most amazing apartments and townhouses in the world. And 1862 Limestone is not an exception.

Shangri-La’s Villingili Resort and Spa, Maldives

Shangri-La’s Villingili Resort and Spa is located right in the heart of Indian Ocean, Maldives. When you get there you can count on private ocean retreats, tropical tree houses and other luxurious accommodations with sensational sea views.

Photo of new Strasbourg cathedral as seen from the square

Modern Architecture: New Strasbourg Cathedral, Strasbourg, France by Axis Mundi
© Axis Mundi Design LLC/Viviane Liao and Masaru Ogasawara

Axes Mundi, an architect and designer from New York was invited to design new Strasbourg cathedral, France. His proposal consists a series of unfolded concrete arches were designed to create majestic volumes of light for the interior spaces. Strasbourg is getting some amazing modern architecture.

Photo of proposed museum entrance at sunset with people walking around

The National Art Museum of China is piece of modern architecture proposed for Beijing, China. Design was inspired by ancient Chinese "stone drums" large drum-shaped stones bearing inscriptions in ancient Chinese.

Photo of Gazoline Petrol Station by Damilano Studio Architects at sunset

This brilliant modern gas station is located in Cuneo, Italy. Designers and architects are Damilano Studio Architects (Duilio Damilano) and Alberto Pascale. It's completed since 2011.