Ultra-compact tiny house embraces space-saving Japanese design

This latest model by French firm Baluchon is very small, even by tiny house standards – measuring just 4.5 m (almost 15 ft) in length. Featuring Japanese-inspired styling inside and out, its diminutive size means that it’s very portable, though also re… Continue reading Ultra-compact tiny house embraces space-saving Japanese design

Glazed tower embraces the outdoors with breezy tree-filled interior

MVRDV has revealed plans for a new tower in Chengdu, China. Rising to 150 m (492 ft) tall, the office high-rise will be arranged around a large full-height atrium filled with greenery that will help the interior maintain a comfortable temperature natur… Continue reading Glazed tower embraces the outdoors with breezy tree-filled interior

Lush plant-filled airport terminal is powered by renewable energy

There’s a growing trend for designing greenery filled airports, providing passengers with a more pleasant traveling experience. Skidmore, Owings & Merrill’s new Terminal 2 at Kempegowda International Airport Bengaluru follows other examples like the Je… Continue reading Lush plant-filled airport terminal is powered by renewable energy

Huge Oklahoma skyscraper will be USA’s second-tallest building

Plans for an ambitious new supertall skyscraper have been revealed for Oklahoma City. Assuming the project goes ahead as expected, it will be the second-tallest skyscraper in the United States – as well as the second-tallest in the entire Western Hemis… Continue reading Huge Oklahoma skyscraper will be USA’s second-tallest building

Mercedes-Benz skyscraper adds some automotive style to Dubai skyline

The hottest trend in automotive design is… architecture, apparently. Following high-profile projects by Bentley, Porsche, Lamborghini, and Aston Martin, Mercedes-Benz is the latest vehicle company to get serious about residential construction. The fi… Continue reading Mercedes-Benz skyscraper adds some automotive style to Dubai skyline

Sweden’s Icehotel opens for winter with fantastical frozen art

Every December, Sweden’s Icehotel hosts chilly hotel rooms that are decorated with wonderfully creative ice sculptures. This year’s selection of frozen art is as stunning as always and ranges from intricate nature scenes to abstract forms depicting the… Continue reading Sweden’s Icehotel opens for winter with fantastical frozen art

Bjarke Ingels Group’s city sized development builds bridges in Bhutan

The Bjarke Ingels Group (BIG) has revealed plans for a massive new development in Bhutan. Named Gelephu Mindfulness City, it will be centered around eye-catching bridges that function as both crossings and important buildings.Continue ReadingCategory: … Continue reading Bjarke Ingels Group’s city sized development builds bridges in Bhutan