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British folding bicycle manufacturer Brompton has commissioned a new office headquarters and factory complex in Kent, England. Described as the “factory of the future,” the focus will be on reducing its grid-based energy use with impressive sustainable… Continue reading Sustainable Brompton HQ invites visitors to get on their bikes
As retail habits have changed over time, many shopping centers and malls have fallen into disrepair, and it can be difficult to know what to do with the hulking structures. As part of a wider redevelopment project in Nottingham, England, Heatherwick St… Continue reading Shopping center ruins being transformed into greenery filled space
Apple and Foster + Partners continue their longstanding collaboration with a new Apple Store recently completed in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. The retail space features a bold design that takes the form of a glass-walled box that’s situated on top… Continue reading Glass-walled Apple Store takes pride of place atop pyramidal water feature
MVRDV has never been a firm that’s content to produce boring run-of-the-mill projects but its upcoming Podium is striking, even by its own standards. Finished in bright neon pink, the parasitic structure will create a temporary events space and viewing… Continue reading Colorful parasitic event space to top Rotterdam cultural center
A lot of 3D-printed architecture is focused on creating relatively simple and utilitarian structures that look functional but show little thought paid to aesthetics. However, leading 3D printing firm Icon has joined forces with prestigious studio Lake|… Continue reading House Zero brings high-end design to 3D-printed architecture
Toronto’s annual Winter Stations event is an interesting design competition that transforms the city’s existing beach lifeguard stations into temporary structures for its winter season. The winners for 2022 were recently announced and range from abstra… Continue reading Toronto lifeguard stations transformed into quirky beach installations
Luo Studio recently completed an eye-catching and intricate timber bridge that’s heavily inspired by traditional Chinese bridge design, but adds some modern touches too. The project serves as both a covered crossing and a viewing point in rural China.C… Continue reading Beautiful timber bridge puts modern spin on traditional Chinese design
Rising to a height of 280 m (918 ft) over Singapore, CapitaSpring is an eye-catching new skyscraper designed by high-profile firms Bjarke Ingels Group and Carlo Ratti Associati. The tower is defined by an aluminum facade that has several openings which… Continue reading Singapore skyscraper creates lush green oasis in the sky
An ambitious new project planned for Toronto, Canada, will transform a sizable area of the city’s waterfront into a lush green neighborhood. Named Quayside, it will consist of a number of tree and plant-covered buildings, including a huge timber housin… Continue reading Development brings timber towers and vertical forests to Toronto waterfront
Commissioned by a couple who wanted some extra space for guests and are classic car enthusiasts, New Zealand’s Build Tiny came up with the idea for the Tadpole Tiny House. The novel towable dwelling sleeps two people comfortably and is based on a remov… Continue reading Tadpole Tiny House pulls double duty as classic car trailer