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Xiamen Airlines HQ wins Gold in the ‘Industry-City’ Category at the REARD Global Design Awards in Shanghai. 🏆 Xiamen Airlines Headquarters tower is located at the heart of Xiamen Cross-strait Financial Centre Masterplan in the Eastern Huli District. The headquarters is part of a new complex designed by the practice, including an adjacent hotel tower and Xiamen Airlines Plaza, which is a new civic space for the city. The two towers are directly connected by the plaza and act as a marker for the whole district. Inspired by the Wuyi Mountains and iconic paintings of the Chinese rock mountains, the new headquarters rises vertically through the landscape, creating a dynamic composition that is instantly recognisable. Many congratulations to the team! © Chao Zhang 🔗 Find out more about the project via link in bio. #Architecture #Design #Construction #REARDGlobalDesignAwards

Discover a cityscape built entirely out of gingerbread - @thegingerbreadcity opens tomorrow! Curated by the @museumofarchitecture, the exhibition will take place at The Gaumont, Chelsea. 🍪🏠❄️ This year’s exhibition explores the theme of “The Recycled City” focusing on re-imagining urban spaces by re-using land, buildings, and materials to create inspiring environments for living, working, and playing. Foster + Partners creation of “The Gingergrid Tower” reimagines Hearst Tower, an existing visionary example of adaptive reuse, as a central hub for sustainable building recycling and reuse in an urban context. By leveraging the tower’s distinctive diagrid structural system, an expanded framework incorporates a series of new triangular modules designed using principles of Design for Disassembly (DfD) and material reuse. Once assembled, they transform the tower into a dynamic, ever-evolving base that supports new collective spaces. Congratulations to the team of bakers and designers from across the practice. Gabriele Pamboni Alin Margarit Annan Zuo Clara Cheung Sara Tomljenovic Oula Al-Eryani Heman Xia Amy Cuthbertson Erica Chan Amy Bass Gergana Georgieva Dingyu Hu 📅 30 November - 29 December 2024 (Monday - Sunday: 10:00 - 18:00) 📍 The Gaumont, Chelsea, 196 - 222 King's Road, London SW3 5XP 🔗 For more details visit the link in bio. #TheGingerbreadCity2024 #Architecture #Design #Construction

Foster + Partners opens new office in Seoul’s Jongno District. Foster + Partners has opened a new office in Seoul, South Korea’s capital and largest city. The office is located within Samcheong-dong, a vibrant neighbourhood that is characterised by its wide array of artistic and cultural landmarks. An existing three-story building on leafy Samcheong-ro has been transformed into a state-of-the-art workspace, which will support the practice’s ongoing work in the region. The Seoul studio is supporting the development of several major projects in the city, which are currently confidential. The practice has previously completed a number of projects in Seoul, including Apple Myeongdong, which occupies the full width of a city block in the bustling neighbourhood; Hankook Technodome in Daejeon, a 98,000-square-metre research and development facility that attracts the industry’s top talent; and Hankook Technoplex in Pangyo, which reflects Hankook’s development as a global brand and echoes its excellence in engineering. “Our new office is in the historic centre of Seoul and only a stone’s throw from some of its most spectacular landmarks – from Gyeongbokgung Palace to the National Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art. It is a great privilege to be working at the heart of this inspiring city, which perfectly balances history, art, culture, and cutting-edge innovation.” Sekwan Kim, Partner at Foster + Partners. Magnificent ginkgo trees on Samcheong-ro inject colour into the new office space and change through the seasons. The building features bright and spacious open-plan workspaces, formal meeting rooms, and social areas for employees to enjoy together. 🔗 Find out more via the link in bio. © Studio GRAFFITO #Architecture #Design #Construction #Seoul

Celebrating 15 years of excellence, Sulis Hospital Bath has won the Healthcare category at the 2024 Architecture Today awards. 🏆 There is a wealth of evidence to suggest that a well-designed hospital environment can improve recovery times and contribute to better outcomes for patients, while providing a more enjoyable workplace for medical staff. Designed by Foster + Partners, Sulis Hospital Bath is a quietly revolutionary building which incorporates biophilic design to enhance wellbeing and improve recovery times for patients. The hospital is set in the picturesque Somerset countryside, on the outskirts of Peasedown St John village. Originally commissioned by Circle Health Group in 2009, as part of a privately funded initiative, the hospital has been delivering a holistic approach to healthcare for over 15 years. In 2021, it was bought by the Royal United Hospitals Bath NHS Foundation Trust and renamed Sulis Hospital Bath. This acquisition has grown the hospital’s services, increasing capacity at the facility for both NHS and private patients. 'The building, and its relationship to its landscape, have been well thought through to produce an environment that is flexible, efficient, welcoming and calm. Fifteen years on, this innovative building still sets high standards for the sector as a whole.' Architecture Today Awards Judges. © Nigel Young/Foster + Partners Find out more about the project via the link in bio. #Architecture #Construction #Design #SulisHospitalBath #HealthcareArchitecture

Designs revealed for Bilaj Al Jazayer Beach masterplan in Bahrain. Foster + Partners’ Bilaj Al Jazayer Beach masterplan will create a dynamic new destination on Bahrain’s southwest coast. Spanning 3.5 kilometres of beachfront, the walkable mixed-use district provides new homes, hotels and retail, alongside public green spaces and state-of-the-art amenities. Drawing inspiration from Miami’s low-rise Art Deco buildings and Bahrain’s traditional vernacular, the masterplan puts forward a multi-layered and human-centric approach to architectural design. Learning from Bahrain’s traditional passive design strategies, the mixed-use neighbourhoods feature shaded green courtyards and alleyways, which provide cool outdoor spaces for everyone to enjoy. The centrepiece of the masterplan is a public surf park, which uses state-of-the-art wave generating technology to replicate the natural ocean environment on land. “We are creating a green and walkable community on the beach, which offers a range of crafted experiences for residents and visitors. The permeable development features tree-lined streets, shaded courtyards, and a spectacular public park that directly connects with the waterfront. Needless to say, the west-facing district will also offer some of the best sunset views in Bahrain.” Gerard Evenden, Head of Studio at Foster + Partners. The masterplan framework has been developed for Edamah, a leading real estate investment and development company that is committed to creating sustainable, high-quality developments, which enhance Bahrain’s urban landscape. 🔗 Read the full article via the link in bio. #Architecture #Design #Construction #MixedUse #Masterplan #BilajAlJazayerBeachMasterplan

ICÔNE wins ‘Best Use of Natural Light’ prize at the World Architecture Festival 2024, which was hosted in Singapore last week. Completed Foster + Partners in 2023, the Luxembourg office building is filled with light and greenery to encourage a spirit of co-creation and collaboration, while addressing the need for more flexible and safe working environments. The façade is both structurally and environmentally responsive, providing an integrated solution that allows for internal column-free office spaces as well as solar shading and maximised internal daylight. The ‘Best Use of Natural Light’ prize is awarded to completed building projects that showcase a unique use of a daylighting. 🔗 Visit the link in bio to discover more about this project. @besixgroup_official #Award #Awarchitecture #WAF #WAF2024

Global design, local impact. 🌍 At Foster + Partners we are committed to shaping a sustainable future through architecture, urbanism, engineering and design. With offices across the world, the practice works as a single entity that is both ethnically and culturally diverse, with people central to all our endeavours. Our London headquarters provides a centralised core for our design work across the globe. Located within some of the world’s most vibrant cities, each of our global studios reflects its unique locality, while offering a unified standard of design coherence. From Los Angeles to Sydney, our offices are thoughtfully designed to foster creativity and collaboration, ensuring a seamless experience for clients in every region. Our international presence allows us to bring local insights and global expertise to every project. 🔗 Explore our global studios via the link in bio. #GlobalDesignLocalImpact #Architecture #Design #Engineering #Construction #InteriorDesign

Inside ICD Brookfield Place - designed by @fosterandpartners to bring business, lifestyle, and community into one inspiring space. Modern architecture, natural light, and thoughtful details make the space a dynamic hub for connection and growth in the heart of the city.

Connecting spaces through vertical transport design. Staircases, ramps and lifts fulfil a fundamental function: navigating individuals to different levels, whether that be within a building; connecting floors, across split levels or seamlessly linking indoor and outdoor spaces. Staircases, ramps and lifts are evolving beyond their primary function. Today, they can act as the centrepiece of a building and even provide additional social spaces. At Apple Fifth avenue visitors leave the street and descend under the light-flooded glass cube, down a spectacular stainless-steel staircase. Whilst at Bloomberg, a distinctive hypotrochoid stepped ramp and level bridge, characterised by its smooth continuous three-dimensional loop, flows through the full height of the building, adding to the drama of the space. At Soundport, Ferring Pharmaceuticals A/S, access to the floors above is via a feature staircase or glass lifts that further animate the atrium space. Each unique, each iconic. Images: 1: Apple Fifth Avenue, New York © Aaron Hargreaves / Foster + Partners 2-4: City Hall, London © Aaron Hargreaves / Foster + Partners 5: Soundport, Ferring Pharmaceuticals A/S, Copenhagen 6-8: Bloomberg, London © Aaron Hargreaves / Foster + Partners 9-10: Samson Pavilion, CWRU and Cleveland Clinic, Ohio © Aaron Hargreaves / Foster + Partners #Architecture #Design #Engineering #Construction #Building #Stairs

First phase of Six Senses Residences project in Thailand completes. The first phase of the Six Senses Residences The Forestias development by the Thailand-based developer MQDC has completed. Following the key principles of The Forestias masterplan, the luxury villas are inspired by traditional Thai architecture to provide the highest levels of sustainability, wellbeing, and connections with nature. The development will be serviced by the nearby Six Senses The Forestias hotel and is designed to align with their pioneering approach to wellness, crafted experiences, care towards local communities and the environment. “The Six Senses Residences The Forestias is a private green haven at the edge of our masterplan. It offers an unparalleled living experience – with access to the very best services and amenities to promote physical and emotional wellbeing – while providing a strong sense of community. Every villa has been designed to optimise views of the spectacular natural surroundings, with an emphasis on quality materials and highly flexible living spaces that work for the whole family unit.” Sunphol Sorakul, Partner at Foster + Partners. Residents will have access to their own clubhouse, with a private health centre and large infinity pool that connects with the lagoon. The gridshell free-span timber structure creates a flexible event space that can accommodate a range of different activities. 🔗 Find out more via the link in bio. #Architecture #Design #Construction #SixSenses #TheForestias

Le Dôme Winery wins Gold in the Architecture and Landscape Category at the 2025 Global Best of Wine Tourism Awards. 🏆 Located in the rolling hills of Bordeaux, Le Dôme winery in Saint-Émilion blends with the UNESCO World Heritage landscape, housing state-of-the-art facilities for its renowned wine. The building's design combines efficient wine production space with harmonious views of its surroundings. The 40-meter timber roof, a unique reciprocal structure, features sloping beams and a central 6-meter oculus that illuminates the upper level. Clad in recycled terracotta tiles, with a concrete base partly buried for minimal visual impact and enhanced thermal performance, the winery echoes the area's gentle slopes, reinforcing its natural landscape. 🔗 Find out more about Le Dôme Winery via the link in bio. @greatwinecapitals #Architecture #Design #Engineering #Construction #GreatWineCapitals #BOWT #WineTourism

The Making of… Canary Wharf Underground Station. Last month marked twenty-five years since the opening of Canary Wharf Underground Station, which was one of eleven new stations built for the Jubilee Line extension project from Green Park to Stratford. The 300-metre-long building is located within the hollow of the former West India Dock using a cut-and-cover construction technique. At ground level, the roof is laid out as a landscaped park, creating Canary Wharf's principal recreation space. Toby Blunt, Senior Partner at Foster + Partners, describes the process of designing and realising the project at the turn of the millennium: ‘Twenty-five years on, over 40 million people pass through the station each year, making it second busiest on the London Underground outside Central London after Stratford. With the more recent additions of Crossrail Place and the new Elizabeth line station, I have no doubt that the area will continue to thrive for generations to come.’ 🔗 Read the full article via the link in bio. #Architecture #Design #Construction #Engineering #London #CanaryWharfUndergroundStation #CanaryWharf