Cylindrical building in Kunming, China
The cylindrical building in Kunming, China, is a striking 20-floor structure designed as a perfect 360-degree cylinder. Its interior features a unique open design, with a central garden courtyard on the sixth floor that brings nature into the urban space. Surrounded by other buildings, the view from inside compresses the sky into a circular shape, reminiscent of the phrase “sitting on a well and watching the sky.” This design maximizes panoramic views, creating a sense of openness and connection to the sky, while the cylindrical shape enhances spatial efficiency and offers a distinct, modern silhouette in the cityscape.
A Fire Escape of the 38-story Copan Residential Building in São Paulo, Brazil
downtown São Paulo, Brazil. It has 1,160 apartments, 70 commercial establishments and is one of the largest buildings in Brazil.
Kaleidoscopic Snake Nest built by genius architect Javier Senosiain
Beirut Terraces, Beirut, Lebanon
The building is a multilayered 119-meter-tall high-rise. The stratified structure is distinguished by projecting or setting back living areas that generate terraces and overhangs, light and shadow, places of shelter and exposure. As a result, each unit is unique and variations in the layout of the apartments on each layer thoughtfully shape a new neighborhood.
