Converted community kitchen wins 2022 Stephen Lawrence Prize

Alongside its announcement of the 2022 Stirling Prize, the Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) has also revealed the winner of the 2022 Stephen Lawrence Prize. London’s Hackney School of Food, by Surman Weston, got the nod for its modest budge… Continue reading Converted community kitchen wins 2022 Stephen Lawrence Prize

Library that’s built to last wins UK’s top architecture prize

Following the reveal of six shortlisted projects earlier this year, the Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) has announced the 2022 winner of the Stirling Prize, the most prestigious award in British architecture. Níall McLaughlin Architects ha… Continue reading Library that’s built to last wins UK’s top architecture prize

Novel off-grid tiny house slides its bed outside for stargazing

Commissioned to create a tiny house for Australian tourism and events company Visit Victoria, Ample came up with the charmingly named Stella the Stargazer. Looking like a rural farm shack from a distance, the off-grid dwelling’s rustic appearance belie… Continue reading Novel off-grid tiny house slides its bed outside for stargazing

Mixed-use development brings new energy to Battersea Power Station

Iconic is a word that’s often overused in architecture, but we have no issue with it being applied to London’s Battersea Power Station. Almost 40 years after it was decommissioned, the famous Art Deco building has been painstakingly restored by Wilkins… Continue reading Mixed-use development brings new energy to Battersea Power Station

Stacked rectangular structures form Jenga-like college building

Taking the form of a series of timber and glass rectangles stacked on top of each other, the Robert Day Sciences Center for California’s Claremont McKenna College is likened to a game of Jenga by designer Bjarke Ingels Group (BIG). The building will be… Continue reading Stacked rectangular structures form Jenga-like college building

Halo-like stadium “hovers” over rolling landscape

As is often the case with projects from MAD Architects, its recently completed Quzhou Stadium stands out with an unusual, almost alien-like form. Described as a halo hovering over the landscape by the firm, the sports stadium is also designed to become… Continue reading Halo-like stadium “hovers” over rolling landscape

Albania’s new tallest tower conceived as a greenery covered mountain

The Albanian capital Tirana is currently undergoing a massive construction boom. Some of architecture’s biggest names, including MVRDV, BIG and Stefano Boeri, are busy transforming the city with eye-catching new buildings, and now Danish architecture f… Continue reading Albania’s new tallest tower conceived as a greenery covered mountain

Macdonald tiny house cuts the cord for off-grid adventure

Canada’s Fritz Tiny Homes was hired by a couple who plan to spend their retirement traveling throughout North America. The firm duly designed the Macdonald, which is kitted out for adventure and features a full off-the-grid setup, with some nice extra … Continue reading Macdonald tiny house cuts the cord for off-grid adventure

Cabin on stilts offers tiny living space and big views

We see a lot of tiny houses on wheels but Quebec-based firm Repère Boréal has put one on stilts with its Uhu micro cabin. Located in a picturesque spot in rural Canada, the dwelling is raised 10 m (almost 33 ft) above the forest floor and features a ve… Continue reading Cabin on stilts offers tiny living space and big views

DJI reaches new heights with dramatically cantilevering skyscraper HQ

Back in 2018, Foster + Partners revealed a collaboration with DJI to create a new headquarters for the leading drone manufacturer. The ambitious project is now complete and consists of two remarkable skyscrapers that incorporate cantilevering sections … Continue reading DJI reaches new heights with dramatically cantilevering skyscraper HQ