Rolling, renovating and reaching new heights: 2023’s best architecture

This year has been an excellent one for architecture, with many long-awaited projects being completed and plenty of surprises along the way too. From a bridge that rolls 180 degrees to let boats pass, to the world’s largest spherical building – plus Br… Continue reading Rolling, renovating and reaching new heights: 2023’s best architecture

Bold, ambitious, and sometimes crazy: 2023’s top 10 architectural oddities

This year has produced more than its fair share of outlandish, extraordinary and ridiculously ambitious architecture. From a massive globe-shaped entertainment venue that can be illuminated as an oversized emoji, to a plan to build a skyscraper so big … Continue reading Bold, ambitious, and sometimes crazy: 2023’s top 10 architectural oddities

Floating, 3D-printed, skinny and green: Top 10 Houses of 2023

From a svelte residence that stays cool with the breeze, to a cutting-edge 3D-printed housing development, plus a prototype bamboo dwelling designed to handle flooding, our selection of the top 10 houses of 2023 showcases the finest residential design … Continue reading Floating, 3D-printed, skinny and green: Top 10 Houses of 2023

Small but perfectly formed: Top 10 tiny houses of 2023

2023 has been another big year for the small living movement and, as it comes to a close, we’re taking a look at 10 of the most interesting and innovative tiny houses we’ve seen over the past 12 months.Continue ReadingCategory: Tiny Houses, LifestyleTa… Continue reading Small but perfectly formed: Top 10 tiny houses of 2023

3D-printed reinforcement-free bridge moves closer to widespread use

Humans have been building walls, bridges, and other structures without any steel or mortar reinforcement for a long time. A team led by Holcim has put a 3D-printed spin on the idea, and hopes to use it to revolutionize modern sustainable infrastructure… Continue reading 3D-printed reinforcement-free bridge moves closer to widespread use

Vibrant esports arena revealed for Saudi’s Quiddya giga-project

Populous, the designer of the world’s largest spherical structure, the Sphere, has revealed plans for a new esports arena. Boasting the largest total area of video screens of any esports arena in the world, the building will anchor a new esports distri… Continue reading Vibrant esports arena revealed for Saudi’s Quiddya giga-project

Riyadh opera house riffs on traditional Saudi architecture to stay cool

Snøhetta has revealed plans to build a new opera house in Saudi Arabia. Named the Royal Diriyah Opera House, the venue will feature an unusual design that draws inspiration from traditional mud brick buildings found in the region, in an attempt to take… Continue reading Riyadh opera house riffs on traditional Saudi architecture to stay cool

Riyadh opera house riffs on traditional Saudi architecture to stay cool

Snøhetta has revealed plans to build a new opera house in Saudi Arabia. Named the Royal Diriyah Opera House, the venue will feature an unusual design that draws inspiration from traditional mud brick buildings found in the region, in an attempt to take… Continue reading Riyadh opera house riffs on traditional Saudi architecture to stay cool

Google’s new HQ gives 1980s Chicago building a modern upgrade

Google has revealed plans for its new headquarters in Chicago, Illinois. The project will transform the existing 1980s-era James R. Thompson Center, giving the aging building an ambitious renovation that brings it in line with modern sustainability sta… Continue reading Google’s new HQ gives 1980s Chicago building a modern upgrade

Energy efficient office stays shaded with sweeping fin-based facade

Zaha Hadid Architects (ZHA) has completed work on a new mixed-use office in the Czech Republic. The project incorporates significant energy efficient features and is defined by an eye-catching sweeping facade that’s made up of shading fins.Continue Rea… Continue reading Energy efficient office stays shaded with sweeping fin-based facade