A technical study has been undertaken to determine and address the nature of any conflicts with existing infrastructure and landowners. In February of , owing to this pro-bono BQP effort, the NYC Department of Transportation officially shelved previous plans, and an official New York City Council study endorsed the BQP approach, with City Council Speaker Corey Johnson stating “This is something we’re going to live with for the next years. Let’s make sure we do it right”. Work is now set to begin on establishing a governance structure to take the project forward.

The site is laid out as a grid of , x , meter squares, creating one continuous pixelated surface. As a topographic map the surface is morphed to form a terraced landscape of towers, accommodating . m housing, hotel, offices and shops. The project becomes an accumulation of individual niches and outdoor spaces forming a collective organic architecture &#;  a Scandinavian high rise typology incorporating the human scale, the rationality and flexibility of Danish building tradition.

The BIG Pin is designed for the warm, arid climate of the Arizonian desert. The concrete mass of the structure acts as energy storage; heat is absorbed during the day and slowly released during the night to offset the active cooling needs. The perimeter balconies provide the visitors with cooling shade and wide views, minimizing direct sunlight exposure, while also allowing for the clearest possible glass façades.

With hard-sound reflecting surfaces and an open &#;ceiling,&#; the dry dock&#;s acoustics are perfect for dance performances and concerts, but also suitable for other outdoor activities, exhibitions, and events &#; turning the Maritime Museum into a center for cultural life in Helsingor. Through minimal means, BIG&#;s design created maximum functionality and architectural resonance.

Two world-famous brands meld together in your bathroom&#;with Qatego, Studio F. A. Porsche has designed a bathroom series for Duravit with clean, reduced elements that radiate a natural look at the same time. Like an alternate reality to the hectic flurry of everyday life, the clear design language of the Qatego sinks, toilets, furniture and bathtubs will turn your bathroom into a private, relaxing space.