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Even if it eventually becomes available, a vacation to the Moon is going to be financially out of reach for most of us. Such is the thinking behind a novel US$5-billion architecture proposal that’s aimed at offering visitors a tiny taste of lunar life … Continue reading Moonshot plan looks to recreate lunar experience on Earth
In an interesting example of a building’s overall design reflecting its purpose comes a fish eye-shaped floating event space that’s dedicated to salmon farming. The aptly named Salmon Eye is finished in 9,500 stainless steel scales that shine brightly … Continue reading Floating event space forms glimmering fish eye in a Norwegian fjord
One common complaint concerning tiny houses is that they can all have a very similar look to them. However, Baluchon offers a break from the norm with its Tiny House Sauvage, which eschews the stereotypical cutesy cottage-like appearance in favor of a … Continue reading Tiny House Sauvage embraces contemporary Scandinavian design
Some six years after construction began, Germany’s Ingenhoven Associates has finally completed work on a pair of skyscrapers in Tokyo. Featuring a bottom-heavy design enlivened by lush greenery, the tallest of the two towers is also Japan’s tallest res… Continue reading “Vertical garden city” becomes Japan’s tallest residential skyscraper
For those who prefer their tiny houses to actually be tiny, Spanish firm Serena.House has introduced a model that takes small living quite literally. Measuring a mere 8 sq m (86 sq ft), the Freeland Tiny House features a clever space-saving interior la… Continue reading Seriously small tiny house offers off-grid freedom and ships worldwide
UNStudio has revealed plans for a new office tower in Germany. Enlivened by a strip of greenery running up its facade, the angular building will reduce its grid-based energy use with an ambitious approach to sustainable design, including a solar facade… Continue reading Vertical green wall divides angular tower’s solar-harvesting facade
UNStudio has revealed plans for a new office tower in Germany. Enlivened by a strip of greenery running up its facade, the angular building will reduce its grid-based energy use with an ambitious approach to sustainable design, including a solar facade… Continue reading Vertical green wall divides angular tower’s solar-harvesting facade
Back in 2021, MAD Architects revealed its ambitious vision for the Aranya Cloud Center. Work on the project is now well underway and the firm has shared some details on its progress, including its steel structural system and eye-catching reflective gla… Continue reading “Floating” public art space takes shape in China
Singapore’s Changi Airport is already notable as the site of the world’s largest indoor waterfall, but now two of architecture’s most prestigious names, Heatherwick Studio and Kohn Pedersen Fox Associates (KPF), have joined forces to add an eye-catchin… Continue reading Top architects join forces for eye-catching airport extension
The winner of 2022’s Cuprinol Shed of the Year competition has finally been announced. Lancashire-based sheddie Kelly Howarth has received the prize for her low-budget creation The Potting Shed, which is primarily built from recycled doors and wooden p… Continue reading Cheap and cheerful Potting Shed wins 2022 Shed of the Year