World’s first 3D-printed hotel rises in the Texas desert

Following its reveal earlier this year, leading 3D-printed architecture firm Icon is now busy constructing its ambitious El Cosmico campground hotel project in the Texas desert. Billed as the world’s first 3D-printed hotel, it will include camping area… Continue reading World’s first 3D-printed hotel rises in the Texas desert

Former Aldi store grows into stunning starchitect-designed museum

It’s not often that we see something as humble as a former Aldi store get the starchitect treatment, but that’s what’s happening with the Museum for Papirkunst. Designed by BIG (Bjarke Ingels Group), it will totally transform the existing building, whi… Continue reading Former Aldi store grows into stunning starchitect-designed museum

Former Aldi store grows into stunning starchitect-designed museum

It’s not often that we see something as humble as a former Aldi store get the starchitect treatment, but that’s what’s happening with the Museum for Papirkunst. Designed by BIG (Bjarke Ingels Group), it will totally transform the existing building, whi… Continue reading Former Aldi store grows into stunning starchitect-designed museum

Sustainable learning hub embraces timber craft old and new

High-profile studio the Bjarke Ingels Group (BIG) has revealed plans for an ambitious new timber college building that will combine cutting-edge engineered wood with traditional Japanese joinery techniques to create a striking-looking and sustainable p… Continue reading Sustainable learning hub embraces timber craft old and new

Extraordinary blocky tower stacks buildings within a building

Described as “buildings within a building” by the Bjarke Ingels Group (BIG), the recently completed Epiq takes the form of a series of stacked blocks. The tower’s unusual design is well-suited to the local climate and maximizes outdoor space and views … Continue reading Extraordinary blocky tower stacks buildings within a building

Armadillo-like stadium hits a home run in Las Vegas

Over the years, we’ve seen architects create stadiums that take all sorts of unlikely forms, including a nomadic tent, a large hat, and a big golden bowl. This upcoming ballpark by Bjarke Ingels Group (BIG) might top them all, however, with its unusual… Continue reading Armadillo-like stadium hits a home run in Las Vegas

NYC skyscrapers to meet at the top with skybridge and infinity pool

Influential firm the Bjarke Ingels Group (BIG) has revealed plans for an ambitious new four-skyscraper project in New York City. Named Freedom Plaza, two of the towers will meet at the top with a dramatically cantilevering skybridge and one of the bigg… Continue reading NYC skyscrapers to meet at the top with skybridge and infinity pool

Micro-apartments meet community living in striking Kaktus Towers

Architectural firm the Bjarke Ingels Group (BIG) is known for reshaping city skylines with its innovative designs. One of its latest projects, which is undergoing construction in central Copenhagen, does just that. Dubbed Kaktus Towers, this iconic bui… Continue reading Micro-apartments meet community living in striking Kaktus Towers

Bjarke Ingels Group’s city sized development builds bridges in Bhutan

The Bjarke Ingels Group (BIG) has revealed plans for a massive new development in Bhutan. Named Gelephu Mindfulness City, it will be centered around eye-catching bridges that function as both crossings and important buildings.Continue ReadingCategory: … Continue reading Bjarke Ingels Group’s city sized development builds bridges in Bhutan

Stepped high-rise blends ancient with modern on the Athens coastline

The Bjarke Ingels Group (BIG) has designed a new luxury residential project planned for Greece. The building will feature a complex overall form that’s shaped into an eye-catching stepped volume meant to reimagine classic Greek architectural columns.Co… Continue reading Stepped high-rise blends ancient with modern on the Athens coastline