Alexandra A. Seno

Alexandra A. Seno is a Hong Kong–based architecture and design critic who has written for The Wall Street Journal and The New York Times, among other publications.

M+ by Herzog & de Meuron

Hong Kong

Alexandra A. Seno

November 19, 2021

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Herzog & de Meuron’s long-awaited M+ museum in Hong Kong is designed to embrace a wide range of art and global ambitions.

Tank Shanghai by OPEN Architecture

Shanghai

Alexandra A. Seno

August 1, 2019

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A once-industrial area of Shanghai is transformed into a public park with cultural facilities.

Tsingpu Yangzhou Retreat by Neri&Hu Design and Research Office

China

Alexandra A. Seno

May 1, 2019

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Courtyards and picturesque paths meander through a unique Chinese getaway.

Marina One by Ingenhoven Architects

Singapore

Alexandra A. Seno

July 1, 2018

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A lush garden at the center of a mixed-use complex in Singapore provides respite from the heat for occupants and the public.

The Garage—B+ Automobile Service Center by Neri&Hu Design and Research Office

Beijing

Alexandra A. Seno

September 1, 2017

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A building’s industrial past fuses with a commercial addition for an innovative business in Beijing.

Poly International Plaza by SOM

Beijing

Alexandra A. Seno

May 1, 2017

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A high-rise in Beijing for a Chinese conglomerate showcases its distinctive structural system.

Guangzhou Movie Theater by One Plus Partnership Limited

Guangzhou, China

Alexandra A. Seno

May 1, 2017

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Alex Law and Virginia Lung pulled inspiration from shooting stars for the interior of a two-story cinema in a mall.

Renovation, Restoration, Adaptation

National Gallery Singapore

Singapore Sling: With a light hand and a sweeping canopy, designers unify and restore two colonial-era buildings to create a state-of-the-art museum.

Alexandra A. Seno

February 1, 2016

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The Singapore government funded the $370 million museum complex, which opened in November 2015 as a highlight of the island-nation’s 50th anniversary as an independent republic.

Harbin Opera House

The sensual lines of a performing-arts complex express a city's bold bid for attention.

Alexandra A. Seno

December 1, 2015

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From the bridge connecting bustling downtown Harbin to bucolic Sun Island, the new Harbin Opera House comes into view, with its impressive sloping forms that suggest the snow-capped mountains found in this northern Chinese region.

Credits: 1 AIA LU/HSW; 1 AIBD P-CE; 0.1 ICC CEU

Explore how privacy curtain systems can enhance occupant comfort, operational efficiency, and sustainability across healthcare, education, hospitality, and senior living environments.

Credits: 1 AIA LU/HSW; 1 AIBD P-CE; 0.1 ICC CEU

Examine waterproofing strategies for water containment structures that enhance durability, prevent failures, and support long-term building performance.