Pininfarina-designed development will provide luxury in Mexican jungle

Pininfarina is best known for its work in the automotive industry, though has also dabbled in bikes, yachts, and more. The prestigious design house now plans to use its considerable expertise to create a luxurious wellness retreat and residential commu… Continue reading Pininfarina-designed development will provide luxury in Mexican jungle

Vertical Forest skyscrapers will add some much-needed greenery to Dubai

Italy’s Stefano Boeri Architetti has revealed plans to add a little greenery to Dubai, in the form of its latest Vertical Forest. The project will consist of two skyscrapers covered in thousands of trees and shrubs, and will also feature sustainable de… Continue reading Vertical Forest skyscrapers will add some much-needed greenery to Dubai

Green-roofed dining hall topped by soil removed during construction

Work is currently underway on a new dining hall by Carlo Ratti Associati (CRA) that’s designed to blend into the picturesque Italian landscape. Named Mutti Canteen, the building will be partly sunk into the ground and topped by a green roof made using … Continue reading Green-roofed dining hall topped by soil removed during construction

NYC skyscraper wears its structure outside to free up space inside

It has been a remarkably busy period for Foster + Partners. Following the completion of its Varso Tower and 50 Hudson Yards, the high-profile firm has now completed its third recent skyscraper. Rising to a height of 206.45 m (677 ft) in New York City, … Continue reading NYC skyscraper wears its structure outside to free up space inside

Low-cost tiny house offers lots of options, including off-grid freedom

The Maya, by Sweden’s Vagabond Haven, is a relatively affordable tiny house that measures a mere 6.7 m (22 ft) in length. The compact towable home offers a well-proportioned interior layout for two people and comes with a lot of options for customers t… Continue reading Low-cost tiny house offers lots of options, including off-grid freedom

Singapore reaches new heights with bamboo-inspired skyscraper

Skidmore, Owings & Merrill (SOM) has revealed plans for Singapore’s new tallest skyscraper. Named 8 Shenton Way, the ambitious mixed-use building will feature a greenery covered exterior inspired by bamboo forests and a design focus meant to ensure a h… Continue reading Singapore reaches new heights with bamboo-inspired skyscraper

Stacked glass cubes form eye-catching Vancouver skyscraper

Taking the form of a collection stacked glass cubes, Deloitte Summit, by OSO, offers a definite change from the rather humdrum rectangular towers that dot major cities worldwide. The eye-catching skyscraper rises to a height of 90 m (295 ft) in Vancouv… Continue reading Stacked glass cubes form eye-catching Vancouver skyscraper

Foster + Partners-designed supertall is EU’s new tallest skyscraper

Following five years of construction, the European Union’s new tallest skyscraper has been completed in Warsaw. Named Varso Tower, the building was designed by Foster + Partners and rises to an impressive height of 310 m (1,017 ft), and is also home to… Continue reading Foster + Partners-designed supertall is EU’s new tallest skyscraper

Edelweiss increases floorspace with stacked approach to small living

Some tiny houses increase living space by going extra wide, others expand in size – either upwards or outwards. However, Romania’s Cabini takes the Edelweiss in a novel direction by stacking one tiny house on top of another.Continue ReadingCategory: Ti… Continue reading Edelweiss increases floorspace with stacked approach to small living

Modular housing makes impressive savings with rainwater-collecting pond

Back in 2018, the Bjarke Ingels Group (BIG) built an affordable modular housing project in Denmark. The firm recently reused the same modular system to produce a spiral-shaped development of almost 100 homes that wind around a central pond that forms p… Continue reading Modular housing makes impressive savings with rainwater-collecting pond