Pink parasitic Podium takes its place atop Rotterdam cultural center

Following its initial reveal back in March, MVRDV has now put the finishing touches to The Podium in Rotterdam, the Netherlands. The eye-catching structure is installed on top of the Het Nieuwe Instituut cultural center and offers visitors views of the… Continue reading Pink parasitic Podium takes its place atop Rotterdam cultural center

Tree-filled sculpture takes root next to Buckingham Palace

High-profile British firm Heatherwick Studio has created a large tree-covered sculpture for the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee celebration. The art installation hosts a total of 350 trees, which are arranged into the shape of a single large tree.Continue Rea… Continue reading Tree-filled sculpture takes root next to Buckingham Palace

Zaha Hadid Architects’ catamaran offers sleek solar-powered luxury

Zaha Hadid Architects (ZHA) has turned its considerable design expertise to the exclusive world of luxury yachts, with a new catamaran concept for Italian shipbuilder Rossinavi. Named the Oneiric, it’s hailed as the shipyard’s green technology flagship… Continue reading Zaha Hadid Architects’ catamaran offers sleek solar-powered luxury

Foster + Partners taps timber for sustainably designed department store

Following high-profile projects like the Mjøstårnet and Sara Cultural Center, engineered timber continues to grow in popularity around the world as a sustainable building material. The latest notable work comes from Foster + Partners, which has reveale… Continue reading Foster + Partners taps timber for sustainably designed department store

Cluster of greenery covered towers take the sting out of Ecuador’s heat

Following its temporary walkway, MVRDV has unveiled a project on a far grander and more permanent scale. Slated for Guayaquil, Ecuador, The Hills will consist of six residential towers which incorporate significant greenery and sustainable design featu… Continue reading Cluster of greenery covered towers take the sting out of Ecuador’s heat

Part-subterranean museum extends park with huge rooftop garden

Taking the form of two artificial hillsides topped by huge rooftop garden space, the recently completed Museum of Ethnography serves as an extension to an adjacent park in Budapest, Hungary. The museum also features a glazed facade shaded by an intrica… Continue reading Part-subterranean museum extends park with huge rooftop garden

X marks the spot for completion of green-roofed furniture factory

The Bjarke Ingels Group (BIG) is often at its most interesting when mixing contrasting ideas and functions into its projects – such as its power plant/ski slope for example. In a similar vein comes The Plus, which consists of a cross-shaped furniture f… Continue reading X marks the spot for completion of green-roofed furniture factory

Temporary walkway takes pedestrian traffic to Rotterdam rooftops

Space is always at a premium in major cities, but maybe we could address this issue by building on unused rooftops. To highlight this opportunity, MVRDV has constructed a temporary raised walkway with a series of paths and exhibits high above the stree… Continue reading Temporary walkway takes pedestrian traffic to Rotterdam rooftops

Spanish culinary center invites foodies onto its greenery covered topping

Following the completion of its Google HQ, the Bjarke Ingels Group (BIG) has revealed plans for a new culinary center in San Sebastian, Spain. Hosting food start-ups, researchers and chefs, the building will be topped by a large greenery covered roof, … Continue reading Spanish culinary center invites foodies onto its greenery covered topping

AI research lab inspired by computer’s internal components

Construction work is currently underway on a new artificial intelligence research laboratory designed by PLP Architecture. Located in Shanghai, China, the building’s overall form is inspired by a computer motherboard and CPU.Continue ReadingCategory: A… Continue reading AI research lab inspired by computer’s internal components