How Historic Buildings Like The Fenix Warehouse Become Modern, Energy-Efficient Landmarks

How Historic Buildings Like The Fenix Warehouse Become Modern, Energy-Efficient Landmarks

A century-old warehouse on Rotterdam’s Katendrecht peninsula has found new life as the Fenix Museum of Migration, designed by MAD Architects. The transformation of this 1923 structure into a vibrant museum addresses both the city’s multicultural history and today’s need for resilient, energy-conscious buildings. With its double-helix “Tornado” staircase spiraling to a rooftop platform, Fenix…

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Spaceship Looking Museum In Shenzhen Is A Futuristic & Energy-Efficient Marvel By Zaha Hadid Architects

Spaceship Looking Museum In Shenzhen Is A Futuristic & Energy-Efficient Marvel By Zaha Hadid Architects

Zaha Hadid Architects remains anything but dull, even after the founder’s passing. The Shenzhen Science & Technology Museum is a prime example, featuring a distinctive futuristic design focused on energy efficiency. First unveiled in 2020, the museum is located in Shenzhen’s Guangming District. This project highlights the studio’s ongoing commitment to innovation and bold architectural…

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#A look inside the new Chinese Canadian Museum in Vancouver’s Chinatown

#A look inside the new Chinese Canadian Museum in Vancouver’s Chinatown

“The very things that we hated—these objects of control and surveillance—are the things that help us trace back the story of exclusion.” (Photography by Ian Kobylanski) Last week, Canada’s first and only museum dedicated to Chinese-Canadian stories opened to the public. The Chinese Canadian Museum is housed in the oldest building in Vancouver’s Chinatown—the Wing…

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