$50-million timber extension bridges the gap in NYC High Line

Since it opened in 2009, New York City’s High Line has revolutionized city planning, with its success resulting in similar projects cropping up as far away as England and Singapore. Now its original co-creator, James Corner Field Operations, has return… Continue reading $50-million timber extension bridges the gap in NYC High Line

Pint-sized tiny house goes old school with front porch reading area

Baluchon’s latest tiny house sees the French firm forgo its usual contemporary styling in favor of a more traditional tiny house design that recalls the small living movement’s roots. The Miss Twain Tiny House has a length of just 6 m (20 ft) yet is fr… Continue reading Pint-sized tiny house goes old school with front porch reading area

Incredible competition imagines skyscraper design without constraints

This year’s winners of the eVolo Skyscraper Competition have been announced. Featuring fantastical skyscraper designs, highlights include rotating affordable housing, an ocean-cleaning plastic skyscraper, and tree-like towers to help keep watch over th… Continue reading Incredible competition imagines skyscraper design without constraints

Luxurious gooseneck tiny house packs in plenty of big-home comforts

The latest model by MitchCraft Tiny Homes offers the kind of luxurious features that are more typically associated with a full-sized house. Its storage-packed interior includes a light-filled and flexible living space, as well as nice additions like un… Continue reading Luxurious gooseneck tiny house packs in plenty of big-home comforts

Glass-bottomed pool connects curvy condominium at height of 12 stories

Zaha Hadid Architects (ZHA) has designed an eye-catching luxury condominium that’s planned for Miami, Florida. The project will feature a curving facade and will be split into two buildings connected by a glass-bottomed swimming pool on the rooftop, al… Continue reading Glass-bottomed pool connects curvy condominium at height of 12 stories

Stacked skyscraper echoes traditional Ecuadorian architecture

Uribe Schwarzkopf has been on a superb run lately and following the completion of several of its extraordinary skyscrapers in Ecuador, including notable projects by MVRDV and BIG, the developer has commissioned yet another for the South American countr… Continue reading Stacked skyscraper echoes traditional Ecuadorian architecture

Translucent facade sets the tone for China’s Philharmonic Concert Hall

Nine years after being commissioned, MAD Architects is finally nearing completion on its China Philharmonic Concert Hall in Beijing. The ambitious project shows the firm on fine form and is defined by a glowing translucent exterior that’s meant to be r… Continue reading Translucent facade sets the tone for China’s Philharmonic Concert Hall

Translucent facade sets the tone for China’s Philharmonic Concert Hall

Nine years after being commissioned, MAD Architects is finally nearing completion on its China Philharmonic Concert Hall in Beijing. The ambitious project shows the firm on fine form and is defined by a glowing translucent exterior that’s meant to be r… Continue reading Translucent facade sets the tone for China’s Philharmonic Concert Hall

Extraordinary glamping retreat imagines Utah desert as sci-fi outpost

Some 240 acres (97 hectares) of rugged desert landscape in Utah has been transformed into a luxury glamping retreat that wouldn’t look too out of place in a sci-fi movie. Named OutpostX, the development features 10 remarkable getaways, including a rock… Continue reading Extraordinary glamping retreat imagines Utah desert as sci-fi outpost

Hugely ambitious self-sufficient floating city to host 40,000 people

Japan’s N-Ark has revealed plans for an incredibly ambitious floating city that would host tourism, medical facilities, and even space rockets. Named Dogen City, it would be designed to take any climate change-related sea rises in its stride and provid… Continue reading Hugely ambitious self-sufficient floating city to host 40,000 people