Armadillo-like stadium hits a home run in Las Vegas

Over the years, we’ve seen architects create stadiums that take all sorts of unlikely forms, including a nomadic tent, a large hat, and a big golden bowl. This upcoming ballpark by Bjarke Ingels Group (BIG) might top them all, however, with its unusual… Continue reading Armadillo-like stadium hits a home run in Las Vegas

Video: Central porch splits plus-sized tiny house in two

The Pisgah Park Model offers an interesting take on tiny house design. The home is arranged so that its living and sleeping areas are situated either side of a central porch, offering a sense of separation between the two and allowing its owners to emb… Continue reading Video: Central porch splits plus-sized tiny house in two

Futuristic golf temple is the latest Saudi tourism extravagance

Saudi Arabia’s unprecedented building boom continues with the announcement of Gidori: a futuristic-looking project that will transform a sizable chunk of the desert landscape into a luxurious vacation destination focused on golfing and other outdoor ac… Continue reading Futuristic golf temple is the latest Saudi tourism extravagance

Video tour showcases flexible tiny house big enough for parties

One of the challenges of living in a tiny house is that it’s awkward to host guests because there’s so little space available. The Honeylion, by Modern Tiny Living, addresses this issue with space-saving furniture and a flexible layout.Continue Reading… Continue reading Video tour showcases flexible tiny house big enough for parties

Video: Europe’s biggest 3D-printed building rises in just 140 hours

Tasked with building a new data center in an urban area of Germany, the team behind the Wave House harnessed the benefits of 3D printing technology to inject a sense of style into the unglamorous world of cloud-computing infrastructure, creating Europe… Continue reading Video: Europe’s biggest 3D-printed building rises in just 140 hours

Work-focused tiny house ditches the kitchen until it’s time to move in

One of the benefits of tiny houses is their flexibility, as highlighted by Baluchon’s recently completed Bois Perdus. The towable dwelling serves as a light-filled office that accommodates the owner’s crafting hobby and will eventually become a full-ti… Continue reading Work-focused tiny house ditches the kitchen until it’s time to move in

Mile high club: Enormous Saudi skyscraper dwarfs all others

Assuming it actually goes ahead, the as-yet-unnamed Saudi skyscraper will reach an incredible maximum height of 2 km (1.2 miles)

A new report suggests that Saudi Arabia is planning one of its most audacious architecture projects to date: a mega-tall multibillion dollar skyscraper that would reach an incredible maximum height of 2 km (1.2 miles) tall.

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Mercedes-Benz revs up architecture ambitions with stacked Miami tower

Mercedes-Benz is the latest luxury automaker to get serious about architectural design. Just a couple of months after announcing a supertall skyscraper in Dubai, the company has now revealed plans for its first United States building in the form of an … Continue reading Mercedes-Benz revs up architecture ambitions with stacked Miami tower

Timber-fronted twisting tower embraces indigenous roots

Commissioned to design a new high-rise in South Brisbane, Australia’s Koichi Takada Architects has sought to embrace the country’s indigenous culture with an extraordinary timber facade. The building also incorporates significant sustainability feature… Continue reading Timber-fronted twisting tower embraces indigenous roots

Revolutionary glass house spins 360 degrees for constantly changing view

The Lighthouse is a revolutionary take on residential design. This circular glass home can continuously rotate a full 360 degrees, allowing its owner to enjoy optimal sunlight and a view that alternates between lush landscape and sunny beachfront.Conti… Continue reading Revolutionary glass house spins 360 degrees for constantly changing view