Beijing, Sept 15, 2026 (AFP) - Chinese architect Ma Yansong melds nature with 'futuristic feel'

NAMPA / AFP

2026-09-15

From a distance, it looks as though a giant spaceship has just landed in the palm tree-dotted streets near downtown Los Angeles. It could also be a wide-canopied tree or a low passing cloud -- but for its Chinese architect Ma Yansong, as long as the building "sparks curiosity", he's achieved his purpose. Over the past two decades, Ma has created dozens of visually striking projects in his home country and abroad, integrating nature with sleek, mo......

Restricted content

Entertainment

Los Angeles, United States, Sept 15, 2026 (AFP) - 'Widow's Bay' and 'The Pitt' win big at Emmy Awards

2026-09-15 05:31:15

Los Angeles, United States, Sept 15, 2026 (AFP) - Emmy winners in key categories

2026-09-15 05:31:14

2026-09-15 05:01:16

Los Angeles, United States, Sept 15, 2026 (AFP) - 'The Pitt' wins Emmy for outstanding drama series

2026-09-15 05:01:16

Los Angeles, United States, Sept 15, 2026 (AFP) - 'Widow's Bay' wins best comedy series Emmy

2026-09-15 05:01:16

Los Angeles, United States, Sept 15, 2026 (AFP) - Television's A-listers glitter on Emmys red carpet

2026-09-15 04:31:02

Los Angeles, United States, Sept 15, 2026 (AFP) - 'Widow's Bay' and 'The Pitt' take key Emmy awards

2026-09-15 04:31:02

Los Angeles, United States, Sept 15, 2026 (AFP) - 'DTF St Louis' wins Emmy for best limited series

2026-09-15 04:31:02

Los Angeles, United States, Sept 15, 2026 (AFP) - Emmy Awards begin as 'Widow's Bay' and 'The Pitt' vie for top prizes

2026-09-15 02:31:07

Latest NAMPA photos

SWAKOPMUND, 11 September 2026 - National Planning Commission Director General Ambassador Kaire Mbuende, Erongo Governor Natalia /Goagoses, Chief Regional Officer Sam Ntelamo and other regional leaders among beneficiaries at the Erongo Governor’s Fish Consumption Promotion Project in Swakopmund. (Photo contributed)

NAMPA

WINDHOEK, 14 September 2026 - Petrol and diesel price rises pushed Windhoek's inflation to 5.9% in August 2026, above the national rate of 5.0%, Namibia Statistics Agency (NSA) said recently. (Photo: Contributed)

NAMPA

WINDHOEK, 13 September 2026 - Liberation struggle veteran, former Robben Island prisoner, and lifelong workers' rights advocate Helao Joseph Shityuwete was laid to rest at the Gammams Cemetery in Pionierspark, Windhoek, on Sunday following a state funeral. (Photo by: Uakutura Kambaekua) NAMPA

NAMPA

WINDHOEK, 12 September 2026 - Vipers and Keetmanshoop Rams Rugby Clubs players (in blue/dark blue and white, blue and red) while in action during the second semifinals of the Namibia Rugby Union (NRU) First Division championship trophy at the Hage Geingob Stadium. Oranjemund won the match 26-19 to qualify for the final against Vipers. (Photo by: Hesron Kapanga) NAMPA

NAMPA

WINDHOEK, 12 September 2026 - Oceans and Oranjemund Rugby Clubs players (in blue/black and orange and red) while in action during the second semifinals of the Namibia Rugby Union (NRU) First Division championship trophy at the Hage Geingob Stadium. Oranjemund won the match 26-19 to qualify for the final against Vipers. (Photo by: Hesron Kapanga) NAMPA

NAMPA

WINDHOEK, 12 September 2026 - Oceans Rugby Clubs players while in action during the second semifinals of the Namibia Rugby Union (NRU) First Division championship trophy at the Hage Geingob Stadium. Oranjemund won the match 26-19 to qualify for the final against Vipers. (Photo by: Hesron Kapanga) NAMPA

NAMPA