AEWORLDMAP.COM (3,300+ posts)

Images: [1, 2, 3]

Building: The Lijia Smart Hall

Location:  Chongqing, China.

Architect: MAD Architects

Engineer: Gensler

Client: Chongqing Lian Iiang New Area Development & Investment Group

Constructed Area: 12,500m2

Site Area: 20,000 m2

Completed: 2022

AE Interests: Y-shaped structural parametric design and its use of sustainable materials on the facade  

Articles: [1, 2, 3]

Essay

Images: [1, 2, 3, 4, 5 ]

Building: Laban Dance Centre

Location: London, England, U.K.

Architect: Herzog and de Meuron 

Structural Engineer: Whitby Bird and Partners

Main Contractor: Ballast Construction

Acoustic Engineer: ARUP Acoustics

Project Management: ARUP Project Management 

Client: Laban Centre

Completed: 2003

Site Area: 88,264 sf

Construction Cost: £23.8 million

AE Interests: Created with large fluid spaces, perfect for dancing. Designed with two exterior facades, one of polycarbonate and one of glass that allow for viewing into, while still maintaining privacy. Has the first ever brown roof in the area, which helps with sustainability.

Articles: [1, 2, 3, 4, 5 ]

Essay

The original article for this building was posted on August 31,2009 by Chris Krenek.