Extraordinary bird-inspired residence spreads its wings

zU-studio has revealed plans for a new luxury residence in Costa Rica. Named N2 Private House, the project is inspired by the country’s avian population and its overall form is designed to resemble a bird that’s about to take flight.Continue ReadingCat… Continue reading Extraordinary bird-inspired residence spreads its wings

Ceramic walkway highlights potential beauty of 3D-printed architecture

3D-printed architecture tech can be used to produce everything from tiny houses to large buildings, but one thing most of them have in common is they tend to be relatively simple and uninspired in appearance. Studio RAP reminds us that this doesn’t alw… Continue reading Ceramic walkway highlights potential beauty of 3D-printed architecture

World’s largest spherical building says hello with dazzling LED display

The Sphere officially opens this September and will host concerts, as well as sporting events like boxing

Looking a bit like a huge high-tech snow globe, the Sphere stands out even among Las Vegas’ numerous architectural oddities. The incredible building, which is the world’s largest spherical structure, also features the world’s largest LED display on its exterior, which was officially illuminated for the first time with a Hello World message last night.

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“World’s largest” 3D-printed building nears completion in Florida

3D printing work has completed on Printed Farms' horse barn and now human builders are finishing it off

With projects like the 100-house development in Austin, Texas, and NASA’s Mars habitat, 3D-printed architecture is really taking off in the United States. Another major milestone comes from Printed Farms, which is nearing completion on what it calls the world’s largest 3D-printed building, a “luxury horse barn” in Florida measuring roughly 10,100 sq ft (almost 940 sq m).

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Glass roof forms stunning vortex in art museum’s courtyard

Artist Olafur Eliasson and architect Sebastian Behmann’s firm Studio Other Spaces has enclosed a courtyard at the Buffalo AKG Art Museum in New York with an intricate glass canopy. Drawing inspiration from the area’s sometimes intense weather patterns,… Continue reading Glass roof forms stunning vortex in art museum’s courtyard

Remarkable observation tower functions like an oversized sundial

OPEN Architecture has already proven itself skilled at turning imaginative renders into real buildings with its Chapel of Sound and is now doing so again with its upcoming Sun Tower. The project is nearing completion and will pull double duty as both a… Continue reading Remarkable observation tower functions like an oversized sundial

Rock-inspired tower adds a gaping canyon to San Francisco waterfront

Much of MVRDV’s recent output has reflected a keen interest in echoing geological forms. Following its award-winning Valley skyscraper and Oasis Towers, the Dutch firm has now completed a tower in San Francisco that draws inspiration from rock formatio… Continue reading Rock-inspired tower adds a gaping canyon to San Francisco waterfront

World’s largest timber development will contain 2,000 wooden homes

Stockholm Wood City is due to begin construction in 2025 and the first buildings are expected to be completed sometime in 2027

Modern timber construction continues to go from strength to strength, with the latest major development recently revealed for Sweden. Described by its creators as the world’s largest wooden construction project, it will include an impressive 2,000 homes, as well as office and retail space – all built primarily from timber.

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TV screens and pyramidal roof showcase British architectural brilliance

The Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) has revealed the winners of its 2023 National Awards, which this year features 30 examples of the best architecture the entire UK has to offer, including an impressive home finished in recycled TV screen… Continue reading TV screens and pyramidal roof showcase British architectural brilliance

Lamborghini motors into house design with car-inspired luxury villas

Many of the world’s premier car designers have developed a surprisingly keen interest in architecture lately. Alongside similar projects by Aston Martin, Porsche, Bugatti and Bentley, Lamborghini has now decided to get serious about its architectural a… Continue reading Lamborghini motors into house design with car-inspired luxury villas