BIG’s remarkable Oppo HQ loops around a tree-filled courtyard

Bjarke Ingels Group (BIG) has produced one of its most eye-catching designs we’ve seen in a while with its newly unveiled O-Tower. The building is envisioned as a R&D headquarters for Chinese smartphone maker Oppo and will feature an unusual form, like… Continue reading BIG’s remarkable Oppo HQ loops around a tree-filled courtyard

Five exciting architecture projects to look forward to in 2021

Despite the challenges and delays caused by COVID-19, 2021 looks set to be an outstanding year for architecture, with many high-profile projects planned for completion. With this in mind, we’ve chosen five exciting projects we’re looking forward to thi… Continue reading Five exciting architecture projects to look forward to in 2021

BIG’s stepped skyscraper creates green terraces in the sky

Rising to a height of 1,005 ft (306 m) and defined by its spiraling green terraces, which twist around its glass form as it rises, The Spiral by Bjarke Ingels Group (BIG) is now nearing completion. The ambitious building recently topped out and is slat… Continue reading BIG’s stepped skyscraper creates green terraces in the sky

Residential building brings a BIG Smile to New York

Bjarke Ingels Group (BIG) has completed a new residential building in New York City. Named The Smile after its distinctive curving street-facing side, which looks a bit like a smile from a bird’s eye view, the building contains a mixture of luxury hous… Continue reading Residential building brings a BIG Smile to New York

BIG goes back to school with sustainable Village

Following an architecture competition, Bjarke Ingels Group (BIG) has been commissioned to design a new student center for Johns Hopkins University, in Baltimore, Maryland. Named The Village, it’s conceived as an oversized living room and will consist o… Continue reading BIG goes back to school with sustainable Village