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World's tallest shipping container building planned for London

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118 VR will be taller than the current world's tallest shipping container building, the Freitag Store ...

Planning permission was recently granted for a new shipping container-based office building in London, UK. Assuming all goes to plan, it’ll rise to a height of 26 m (85 ft), making it the world’s tallest shipping container-based building once complete. The project will also boast some sustainable additions, including solar power.

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Compact tiny house makes space for four with novel pull-down bed

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The Camper Tiny House, by Build Tiny, can be used as a full-time home for dedicated downsizers, but is also well-suited as a vacation home or guest house. The compact and lightweight dwelling can sleep up to four people thanks to a neat bed t… Continue reading Compact tiny house makes space for four with novel pull-down bed→

Apple and Foster + Partners collaborate on new Taipei store

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Foster + Partners has long been Apple’s architect of choice and recently completed yet another new store for the US firm. Apple’s own design team, headed by Jony Ive, is named as a close collaborator on the project and the sleek glazed buildi… Continue reading Apple and Foster + Partners collaborate on new Taipei store→

RIBA picks 20 stunning builds for 2019 House of the Year award

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The Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) has announced its selection of the best new homes in the UK. Featuring a total of 20 projects, the 2019 House of the Year longlist includes luxury pads, compact inner-city houses, and impressiv… Continue reading RIBA picks 20 stunning builds for 2019 House of the Year award→

Riverbank theater inspired by traditional Chinese boats

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MAD Architects has been commissioned to produce a new theater in Yiwu, Zhejian province, China. The building will be located on the banks of a river and its design is inspired by traditional local boats, complete with glass “sails” that serve… Continue reading Riverbank theater inspired by traditional Chinese boats→

Britain's best new buildings celebrated with RIBA National Awards

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The Battersea Arts Centre's regeneration was designed by Haworth Tompkins.The project is the culmination of a ...

The Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) has unveiled this year’s winners of its prestigious National Awards. Consisting of the very best new architecture the UK has to offer, the awards showcase a wide range of projects, including a pavilion on the site that King John signed Magna Carta, a beautiful Scottish whisky distillery, enviable luxury homes, and more.

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New Olympics HQ is a big win for sustainability

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The International Olympic Committee (IOC) recently received a new headquarters in Switzerland, courtesy of 3XN. Featuring an eye-catching glazed facade, the building boasts significant sustainable design, including rainwater collection, solar… Continue reading New Olympics HQ is a big win for sustainability→

Dance Tiny House built with family life in mind

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Due to the inevitable constraints that come from living in such a small space, tiny houses aren’t particularly child-friendly, especially models with upstairs lofts. Build Tiny aims to mitigate this with its Dance Tiny House, which has some s… Continue reading Dance Tiny House built with family life in mind→

Modular off-grid house in the trees is child's play

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The Bert is due to be made available for purchase in early 2020 starting at €120,000

Studio Precht offers a fresh and fun take on the treehouse with its Bert model. The tiny dwelling will be able to run off-the-grid and offer multiple interior layouts. It also draws inspiration from rather unlikely sources: Minions characters and Sesame Street.

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Compact tiny house has extra room for storage and guests

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French firm Baluchon is used to working with very limited space due to its country’s strict towing laws, which require tiny houses to be significantly lighter than those in North America. The firm put this experience to use while designing it… Continue reading Compact tiny house has extra room for storage and guests→