Silverstone luxury homes rev up for a trackside view

If waking up to the smell of burning rubber gets your motor running, then a new project planned for Silverstone Circuit by Twelve Architects may be of interest. It will consist of a housing development overlooking the iconic British racing circuit, giv… Continue reading Silverstone luxury homes rev up for a trackside view

Apple taps solar power for massive new store in downtown Beijing

Apple and Foster + Partners’ longstanding partnership has again borne fruit as the two firms have collaborated on another new store, this time in Beijing, China. Named Apple Sanlitun, the project is topped by solar panels and is defined by its generous… Continue reading Apple taps solar power for massive new store in downtown Beijing

Blooming beautiful: The world’s best greenery-covered buildings

From supertall skyscrapers to private homes, we’ve reported on an increasing number of architecture projects that incorporate trees and plants on their facades lately. With this in mind, let’s take a look at some of our favorite greenery-covered buildi… Continue reading Blooming beautiful: The world’s best greenery-covered buildings

Zaha Hadid Architects’ island homes double down on flexibility

Though it has produced residential high-rises, Zaha Hadid Architects (ZHA) has only ever created one house … until now. The firm is planning an island community of timber houses that will feature sustainable design and offer would-be homeowners a lot… Continue reading Zaha Hadid Architects’ island homes double down on flexibility

Building rubble combines with tire waste for recycled road material

A team of engineers in Australia has come up with a new recipe for a road construction material that draws on two huge sources of waste; discarded tires and building rubble. The blended material was shown to offer the strength and flexibility required … Continue reading Building rubble combines with tire waste for recycled road material

Mecanoo’s brick tower will make use of rain and sunlight

The 2019 World Building of the Year winner Mecanoo is leading a team that’s creating a new mixed-use tower in Amsterdam. Featuring an interesting stepped form and finished in brick, the project will also incorporate greenery, solar panels and rainwater… Continue reading Mecanoo’s brick tower will make use of rain and sunlight

Tiny sheds, big ideas: The amazing designs of 2020’s Shed of the Year

The finalists for the 2020 Cuprinol Shed of the Year competition have been announced. A record 27 sheds have made the cut, with highlights including a greenery-covered retreat, a tiny classroom used to provide online schooling, and a backyard bar compl… Continue reading Tiny sheds, big ideas: The amazing designs of 2020’s Shed of the Year

Unusual twisting tower turns heads in San Francisco

Residents recently began moving into a stunning new luxury tower by Studio Gang. Named Mira, it stands out among San Francisco’s busy skyline with an unusual design that twists as it rises to a height of 400 ft (121 m). The project also has sustainable… Continue reading Unusual twisting tower turns heads in San Francisco

Sustainable learning hub keeps cool with math-inspired petal facade

With several of its staff having graduated from the University of Western Australia (UWA), Hassell was well-suited to design its new Faculty of Engineering and Mathematical Sciences building. The project is defined by a shading screen of metal “petals…. Continue reading Sustainable learning hub keeps cool with math-inspired petal facade