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This cultural monument has been marred by years of neglect but… The Union of Russian Architects, in co-operation with DuPont, YEM, Architizer and Karo Film, are pleased to announce an international competition to redesign the facade of the Pushkinsky Cinema, not to restore it to past glory but to create a landmark of the future. The Pushkinsky Cinema was built to display the most significant cinematic productions in Russia. Built at Pushkin Square, it became the landmark of the country’s film festivals, a palace in that the Moscow International Film Festivals (MIFF) for movie protagonists and moviegoers from Moscow and abroad.

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Designed by the GMP Architects, the Universiade Sports Center consists of a stadium, a multifunctional hall and a swimming pool. Universiades are World Games for students and are held every other year in winter and summer, hosted by the International University Sports Federation. The design for the Universiade Sports Center in the city of Shenzhen, China, is inspired by the surrounding undulating countryside and generates a formal dialog that references Chinese horticulture and temper toward the land.

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The Austrian-based architecture studio Coop Himmelblau has displayed the plans for their prime project in South Korea, the Busan Cinema Centre. The design by Coop Himmelblau owing to the Busan Cinema Center, and home of the Busan International Film Festival, suggests a new intersection between social space, cultural programs, technology and architecture to make lively and public landmarks within the urban scene in that icons of contemporary culture. Conceptualized to house the Busan International Film Festival (BIFF), the polished multimedia venue offers approximately 60,000 sq m of event, entertainment again performance space, supported by dining further administrative volumes. The complex houses cinemas, restaurants, a 1000 seat multifunctional theater, and numerous public spaces.

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Chinese architects Atelier 11 recently completed the spherical Diamond Arena in Beijing, China, which seats up to 15,000 spectators and will host international tennis matches. The dedicated China National Tennis Center is a 15,000-capacity stadium which is currently hosting the China Open 2011, starring world class players Jo-Wilfred Tsonga, Jurgen Melzer and Andy Roddick.

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This futuristic design by Australia-based architects Lacoste+Stevenson was submitted for the Busan Opera House competition. The emulation invited entries from all over the wotld to design a landmark Opera House, which is to be constructed in 2014 with the goal of increasing tourism to the city of Busan, South Korea. Aiming to maximize on the surrounding parkland as well as to make the architecture perceptive for great outdoor events, the project features moveable frontage parts that open and close to meet the needs of a huge range of events.

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The Khalsa Heritage Center is a new museum of the Sikh people located on a 100-acre site in the holy city of Anandpur Sahib, Punjab, India. Designed by Boston based Safdie Architects, the new museum assembly is dedicated to the Sikh people, commemorating 500 years of history besides the 300th anniversary of Khalsa, scriptures written by the prominent and final guru, Gobind Singh, founder of the modern Sikh faith. Overlooking the adjoining town, the 100-acre site is divided by a gorge and interconnected with a pedestrian bridge.

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Unusually rotund and magnificently modern, the Villa Ronde by Ciel Rouge Creation and Henri Gyeundan Architects rises naturally from the sea on Japan‘s coast. This building includes a private museum, a guest house and a resort. The design features a porous front elevation that allows the interior to experience the wind and sun light as well as provide wide views of the surrounding landscape. Cross ventilation is achieved thanks to an inner garden that serves as a convection system in attracting fresh air.

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Saint Andrew’s Cathedral is an Anglican cathedral in Island, the region’s largest cathedral. It is situated nigh Municipality Writer MRT Commercialism. Organized by Colonel Ronald MacPherson in 1856, it replaced the novel faith which was pillaged by two lightning strikes in 1845 and 1849.

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Offering enjoyable activities for leisure travelers, Bangkok is one of the most visited tourist destinations in Thailand. The Davis is a luxury hotel located in the heart of the business Sukhumvit Road - the commercial area of Bangkok. One of the first boutique hotels in the city, Davis is exclusive in almost every sense of the word. Once you arrive you’ll understand exactly why guests of The Davis Bangkok usually return.

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On Barbie’s fiftieth birthday, Mattel - the world’s largest toymaker, opened the first store dedicated to the iconic doll in the world, in Shanghai, China. 3,300 m2 mega-Barbie store holds the world’s largest and most comprehensive collection of Barbie dolls and licensed Barbie products. Standing six stories tall, it glows neon pink and cost around 20 million pounds to build. Slade Architecture led the design including the exterior, interior, fixtures, and furnishings.

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