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Tasked with installing a visitor’s center that doesn’t dominate the landscape at Jodrell Bank astronomical observatory in England, architecture studio Hassell took the approach of burying it near the famous Lovell Telescope. The building – named the Fi… Continue reading Buried visitor’s center incorporates pieces of iconic Lovell Telescope
Information specialist Emporis has revealed the winner of this year’s Skyscraper Award. The prestigious event is always a good opportunity to see the world’s best new skyscrapers, and this year is no different. The number one spot has gone to MVRDV’s m… Continue reading MVRDV’s rugged Valley hailed as 2022’s best skyscraper
Commissioned to design an education campus on a challenging coastal site that’s buffeted by the wind and waves – plus noise from a nearby shipyard – Bjarke Ingels Group (BIG) responded in typically bold fashion. The firm has conceived a striking angula… Continue reading Greenery-covered campus shelters central park from wind and noise
The yin and yang symbol looms large in the imaginations of many architects. It has provided inspiration for everything from a house to a panda enclosure, and now influences the overall form of an eye-catching museum by Muda Architects.Continue ReadingC… Continue reading Yin and yang symbol informs eye-catching Chinese museum
Designed to withstand severe earthquakes and to last for as long as 500 years, the PAE Living Building, by ZGF Architects, is an impressive example of resilient sustainable design. The office building has been constructed largely from timber and minimi… Continue reading Impressively green timber office building is built to last
Dubai isn’t exactly lacking in eye-catching architecture, but if realized, ZNera Space’s conceptual project would be sure to turn heads even there. The firm envisions encircling the world’s tallest building, the Burj Khalifa, with a huge circular mixed… Continue reading Huge circular building runs rings around world’s tallest skyscraper
High-profile Scandinavian firm Snøhetta recently revealed plans for a new skyscraper in Tokyo, Japan. Named the Shibuya Upper West Project, the mixed-use tower is designed to offer a peaceful sanctuary in the heart of the bustling metropolis and will b… Continue reading Ceramic skyscraper creates calming sanctuary in bustling Tokyo
The Porter is one of the most ambitious shipping container-based houses we’ve seen in a while. Designer Bob’s Containers has maximized living space in the compact home by installing a large garage-style door that opens it up to the outside and also add… Continue reading Luxury shipping container-based house boasts rooftop deck with hot tub
If humanity is ever going to colonize Mars, we’ll need somewhere for astronauts to live in safety. With this in mind, polar base specialist Hugh Broughton Architects is harnessing its expertise sheltering humans in the harshest conditions on our planet… Continue reading Prototype habitat explores ideas for colonizing Mars
If humanity is ever going to colonize Mars, we’ll need somewhere for astronauts to live in safety. With this in mind, polar base specialist Hugh Broughton Architects is harnessing its expertise sheltering humans in the harshest conditions on our planet… Continue reading Prototype habitat explores ideas for colonizing Mars