Extraordinary hexagonal hotel planned for Saudi’s Neom giga-project

It has been a crazy year for Saudi Arabian architecture, but the country isn’t done surprising us yet. Following the reveal of the Epicon skyscrapers recently, plans have now also been unveiled for an unusual hotel that will be nestled into the rugged … Continue reading Extraordinary hexagonal hotel planned for Saudi’s Neom giga-project

Shipping container-based tiny house raised high above the forest floor

The River Forest Lookout is an interesting project that puts shipping container-based architecture on a pedestal – literally. The tiny retreat takes the form of a fire lookout tower-style design that consists of two containers raised 60 ft (18 m) above… Continue reading Shipping container-based tiny house raised high above the forest floor

20-ft-long tiny house designed with comfort in mind

It’s always a challenge to fit a viable house into a length of just 6 m (almost 20 ft). However, with its recently completed Golden Hour, Baluchon has managed to do so, while also finding space to add a few home comforts too, including a custom-sized k… Continue reading 20-ft-long tiny house designed with comfort in mind

Lush vertical village will let residents live high among the trees

Work has started on a new high-rise near Paris, France, designed by influential Dutch firm MVRDV. Named La Serre, the building will be defined by a steel grid facade that will host hundreds of trees and plants, allowing every resident to enjoy their ow… Continue reading Lush vertical village will let residents live high among the trees

Heatherwick Studio heads to the hills for plant-filled Tokyo district

Heatherwick Studio has completed work on an ambitious new district in central Tokyo. Named Azabudai Hills, it showcases the firm’s penchant for inserting lots of lush greenery into its projects and is defined by a series of low-rise buildings with comp… Continue reading Heatherwick Studio heads to the hills for plant-filled Tokyo district

High-rise timber tower will be a sustainable powerhouse

Cutting-edge timber high-rise construction continues to move into the mainstream with projects like the Mjøstårnet and Ascent. MVRDV and Space Encounters now offer an example that’s more impressive than most with the Nachteiland project, which will com… Continue reading High-rise timber tower will be a sustainable powerhouse

The Beach offers tiny take on indoor-outdoor living

New Zealand’s Raglan Tiny Homes offers something a little different with its recently completed model, the Beach. Featuring a compact interior layout, the non-towable tiny house embraces an indoor-outdoor lifestyle with a part-enclosed deck area.Contin… Continue reading The Beach offers tiny take on indoor-outdoor living

Breezy dining hall impresses with intricate bamboo structure

Vietnam’s BambuBuild, working in collaboration with architecture firm Tran Ba Tiep, was commissioned to create a visually impressive and environmentally friendly centerpiece of a large restaurant. In response, the team has risen to the occasion by cons… Continue reading Breezy dining hall impresses with intricate bamboo structure

Not-so-tiny Orca makes a splash with spacious apartment-like layout

Mint Tiny Homes definitely knows a thing or two about designing extra-large tiny houses and the Canadian firm has used this experience to produce a spacious and apartment-like living experience on wheels. Named the Orca Edition Park Model, the dwelling… Continue reading Not-so-tiny Orca makes a splash with spacious apartment-like layout