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March 2005

Music in Bloom
Shanghai's Oriental Arts Center, shaped like a butterfly orchid, becomes the city's first truly concert-specific performance venue.

Berlin, Germany Openly Secure
Rem Koolhaas's daring plan for the Netherlands Embassy in Berlin places the mostly glass-clad structure on a prominent riverside site.
Buenos Aires, Argentina Doubled Up
A Building Team overcomes financial crisis and political upheaval to remake a 1950s tower into a modern home for Argentina's national newspaper.
Dubai, United Arab Emirates Strategic Asset
A 16-story signature building that recalls the Arc de Triomphe is the focus of an emerging Middle Eastern financial center on the Persian Gulf.
Editorial Filling Feiner's boots at the GSA

Education Facilities Back to Nature: Can wood construction create healthier, more productive learning environments?
In Japan, government officials are infusing schools with wood in hopes of creating better learning environments.
Madrid, Spain Retail Express
A historic rail hub in Madrid becomes a runaway hit with commuters and shoppers when retail and entertainment components are integrated.
New Mumbai, India The Correct Orientation
Ancient Vedic philosophy becomes the guiding principle in the design of a new headquarters for India's largest private corporation.
News and Trends New York factory gets an energy windfall

Patient-focused care at heart of children's hospital

Projects awarded

People/firms

Wind power beats PVs for contractor

Shanghai, China Music in Bloom
Shanghai's Oriental Arts Center, shaped like a butterfly orchid, becomes the city's first truly concert-specific performance venue.
Tel Aviv, Israel Ready for Takeoff
Israel's new international gateway brings striking architecture and new amenities to travelers to and from the Holy Land.