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

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

Google’s Silicon Valley HQ defined by stunning “dragonscale” roof

Surprisingly perhaps, Google has never created its own new headquarters from scratch, choosing to take up residence in preexisting buildings instead – until now, that is. Designed by Bjarke Ingels Group (BIG) and Heatherwick Studio, with input from Goo… Continue reading Google’s Silicon Valley HQ defined by stunning “dragonscale” roof

BIG’s sloping concert hall will invite visitors onto its roof

High-profile firm Bjarke Ingels Group (BIG) has been commissioned to design a distinctive concert hall in Prague, Czech Republic. The Vlatva Philharmonic Hall will host multiple performance spaces and will be defined by its sloping balconies, which wil… Continue reading BIG’s sloping concert hall will invite visitors onto its roof

BIG’s sloping concert hall will invite visitors onto its roof

High-profile firm Bjarke Ingels Group (BIG) has been commissioned to design a distinctive concert hall in Prague, Czech Republic. The Vlatva Philharmonic Hall will host multiple performance spaces and will be defined by its sloping balconies, which wil… Continue reading BIG’s sloping concert hall will invite visitors onto its roof

Audacious plan hatched to build a floating city in South Korea

As concerns about rising sea levels continue to grow, the idea of people living in climate-resilient and sustainable floating cities is beginning to gain traction. UN-Habitat, the Bjarke Ingels Group, SAMOO (Samsung Group), Oceanix and others have join… Continue reading Audacious plan hatched to build a floating city in South Korea

Cascading solar panel canopies define scientific research center

High-profile firm Bjarke Ingels Group (BIG) has revealed plans for an ambitiously sustainable new scientific research center in Seville, Spain. Drawing inspiration from the city’s shaded plazas, the building will provide respite from the Spanish heat w… Continue reading Cascading solar panel canopies define scientific research center

Neuroscience center’s design informed by the cerebral cortex

High-profile firm Bjarke Ingels Group (BIG) has revealed its design for a cutting edge new neuroscience center in Denmark. Named Neuro, the building will bring together psychiatry and neuroscience research under one roof and feature a clever interior l… Continue reading Neuroscience center’s design informed by the cerebral cortex

Bizarre treehouse surrounds hotel guests with feathery friends

The Bjarke Ingels Group (BIG) has produced more than its fair share of out-of-the-box designs, but the firm’s latest project is one of its most unusual in some time and looks a bit like a large round pinecone among the trees. Named Biosphere, it will c… Continue reading Bizarre treehouse surrounds hotel guests with feathery friends

Singapore skyscraper creates lush green oasis in the sky

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