Future-proof Red House declared Britain’s best new home

The winner of the prestigious Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) House of the Year competition has been announced. David Kohn Architects got the nod for the Red House, which was praised by the judges for its lighthearted design and practical … Continue reading Future-proof Red House declared Britain’s best new home

Solar-powered art gallery incorporates WWII-era naval bunker

The Art Gallery of New South Wales has received an ambitious new extension, courtesy of Pritzker Prize-winning architects Kazuyo Sejima and Ryue Nishizawa of SANAA. The project features significant sustainable design and incorporates a World War II-era… Continue reading Solar-powered art gallery incorporates WWII-era naval bunker

Zaha Hadid Architects looks to Ukraine’s future with Odesa Expo 2030

Once the war with Russia is over, Ukraine will need to rebuild. As a small part of this effort, Zaha Hadid Architects (ZHA) has revealed plans to host a global trade fair in the country’s port city Odesa. Assuming it goes ahead, the event will be cente… Continue reading Zaha Hadid Architects looks to Ukraine’s future with Odesa Expo 2030

Low-cost timber library wins World Interior of the Year

Alongside the World Architecture Festival (WAF), the three-day World Festival of Interiors has also taken place in Lisbon, Portugal. The event crowned the Pingtan Children Library, by Condition_Lab, as winner of the World Interior of the Year for its l… Continue reading Low-cost timber library wins World Interior of the Year

Radical skyscraper transformation named WAF World Building of the Year

The winner of the World Building of the Year has been announced during the final day of the annual World Architecture Festival (WAF) in Lisbon, Portugal. Quay Quarter Tower, by 3XN Architects, was hailed as the world’s finest new building for its eye-c… Continue reading Radical skyscraper transformation named WAF World Building of the Year

Foster + Partners embraces timber for sustainable London development

Foster + Partners continues its growing interest in using modern engineered timber with an ambitious new project in London, England. The mixed-use development will feature significant sustainable design and, according to the high-profile UK firm, will … Continue reading Foster + Partners embraces timber for sustainable London development

Aston Martin’s luxurious house puts owner’s cars proudly on display

Following its residential tower and US home, UK car manufacturer Aston Martin continues its push into real estate with its first Japanese residence. Designed for an Aston Martin enthusiast, the home will feature a spacious interior and a generous rooft… Continue reading Aston Martin’s luxurious house puts owner’s cars proudly on display

Stunning market hall highlights natural beauty of wood

The SuperHub, by De Zwarte Hond, offers an excellent example of sustainable timber design. The market hall is topped by an eye-catching “cathedral-like” ceiling and features a flexible interior layout that should ensure continued use for decades to com… Continue reading Stunning market hall highlights natural beauty of wood

Starchitect Shigeru Ban’s hybrid timber tower will soar to new heights

There’s a huge boom in sustainable timber construction at the moment, with everything from museums to airports being made from modern engineered wood. Renowned Pritzker Prize-winning architect Shigeru Ban offers the latest example of this trend with an… Continue reading Starchitect Shigeru Ban’s hybrid timber tower will soar to new heights

Pixelated mixed-use tower twists as it tapers from ground to sky

We’re spoiled for choice when it comes to remarkable Bjarke Ingels Group (BIG)-designed skyscrapers at the moment. Alongside its Vancouver House tower, the firm has officially revealed the energy efficient Telus Sky Tower, which stands out in an area c… Continue reading Pixelated mixed-use tower twists as it tapers from ground to sky