Dalian International Conference Center, China; Renderings to Construction

Much of the world's most innovative and daring architecture is in Asia, and the new Dalian International Conference Center in China is more proof in the pudding. Designed by Austrian architectural firm Coop Himmelb(l)au, the building is gorgeous and points the way for functional yet elegant urban design.

Here is a pictorial taking you from architectural renderings through the beginnings of construction / foundation, up to where it is today, nearing completion.

Dalian International Conference Center, China - Architectural Visualization








Images of construction of Dalian Intl Conference Centre, China









One building the Dalian Center reminds me of is the Solar Stadium in Taiwan (designed by architects Toyo Ito of Japan). Take a look: