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Following severe flooding in 1960s Hamburg, Germany, that killed over 300 people, the city upgraded its flood defenses. However, recent simulations revealed that even higher flood barriers were required to protect against extreme high tides a… Continue reading Zaha Hadid Architects adds signature style to German flood defenses
The widespread adoption of 3D-printed construction seems more a case of when rather than if, and so far we’ve seen houses, a castle, and even a military barracks created using the promising tech. The latest notable development comes from S-Sq… Continue reading Prototype house is 3D-printed in just 12 hours
As many cities grow with increasing numbers of skyscrapers and high-rises, those closer to the ground can be left in the shade. A striking new building by Studio Gang addresses this with a sculpted facade that doesn’t block out the sun for visitors to an adjacent park.
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Greenery-covered buildings are very popular lately, with projects like Stefano Boeri’s Bosco Verticale and WOHA’s Kampung Admiralty picking up top architecture awards. MVRDV is certainly no stranger to the idea either and offers another examp… Continue reading MVRDV plots potted plant-filled residential project
Copenhagen-based firm Henning Larsen Architects has been declared the winner of this year’s European Prize for Architecture. The award recognizes architects whose work “embodies vision, commitment, and profound respect for humanity and for th… Continue reading Henning Larsen Architects awarded European Prize for Architecture
Work is nearing completion on one of the most visually striking Zaha Hadid Architects (ZHA)-designed buildings we’ve seen in some time. Named Opus, the mixed-use project is located in Dubai and takes the form of a cube with a hole in its cent… Continue reading Striking Zaha Hadid-designed building puts a void in a cuboid
New Zealand’s Build Tiny recently completed a new model for a mother and her three children. La Sombra (The Shadow) Tiny House is a small but flexible home that can run on or off-the-grid, can be towed on its trailer or detached and installed… Continue reading Off-grid tiny house is home to a family of four
A new footbridge has been installed at Tintagel Castle in Cornwall, England, that replaces a land bridge lost over 500 years ago. The project consists of two sections of bridge that don’t quite meet in the middle, creating a small gap at the center.
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Plans have been revealed for a new development that certainly lives up to its “Giga-Project” marketing spiel. Named Qiddiya, the huge project’s masterplan is designed, appropriately enough, by BIG (Bjarke Ingels Group), and will measure an in… Continue reading BIG designs new arts and entertainment Giga Project in Saudi Arabia
Stefano Boeri Architetti’s line of greenery-infused architecture has made quite a splash by bringing a little bit of nature to inner-city high-rise residents. Following projects in France, China and elsewhere, the Italian firm’s latest design… Continue reading Stefano Boeri designs trio of greenery-covered buildings in Cairo