In fall 2009, the entry by Californian firm DRDS Architecture won the first prize in the architectural design competition for the new KNN Media Center in Busan, Korea. The project, located in the new Centum City district, includes new broadcast facilities for KNN, office condominiums, retail spaces,…

The jury for the “Shenzhen 4 Tower in 1” Competition, chaired by Mr. Arata Isozaki, selected Coop Himmelb(l)au‘s design for Tower C, the new “Headquarter of China Insurance Group” as the winning scheme. Other participants include Morphosis, Steven Holl Architects, Hans Hollein, MVRDV, and FCJZ Atelier.

The eVolo 09 Skyscraper Competition just announced three winners and 15 special mentions. For the 2009 edition, eVolo invited architects, engineers, and designers to explore new ideas and concepts for vertical density. The competition called for innovative designs that take into consideration the historical and social context,…