Archinect - News2024-05-11T08:01:31-04:00https://archinect.com/news/article/150306827/grimshaw-tapped-to-design-first-of-four-metaverse-spaces-for-pax-world
Grimshaw tapped to design first of four metaverse spaces for pax.world Josh Niland2022-04-14T14:27:00-04:00>2024-03-15T01:45:58-04:00
<img src="https://archinect.gumlet.io/uploads/c0/c03f18c03d701188a00099c9852a3219.jpg?fit=crop&auto=compress%2Cformat&enlarge=true&w=1200" border="0" /><p>A noteworthy development in the expanding field of <a href="https://archinect.com/news/tag/810360/digital-architecture" target="_blank">digital architecture</a> as <a href="https://archinect.com/grimshaw" target="_blank">Grimshaw</a> has been tapped to design their first-ever blockchain project for the forthcoming metaverse platform <a href="https://pax.world/" target="_blank">pax.world</a>.<br></p>
<p>The endeavor will be the first of four ‘Metaserai’ metaverses that take their name from ancient trade-friendly roadside inns<a href="https://www.nationalgeographic.org/encyclopedia/caravanserai/" target="_blank"></a> called <em>Caravanserai </em>which carry a symbolic significance to the platform’s digital commerce-oriented mission. In the quest for further development of its nascent 20,000-parcel footprint, pax.world will lean on Grimshaw’s long-established history of working on design’s cutting edge to attract prospective buyers as it begins the initial sale of land parcels ahead of an official public launch set for later this summer.<br></p>
<p>“From our founding, Grimshaw has led the design and architecture industry in the development of buildings that are adaptable, consider change, flexibility of use, and sustainable principles to extend their life and use,” Grimshaw Chairman Andrew Whalley sai...</p>