Is Saudi’s vision of a 170-km-long mirrored skyscraper a desert mirage?

Given the mind-boggling size of Saudi Arabia’s planned 170-km (105 mile)-long skyscraper the Line, perhaps it was inevitable that there would be some kind of reality check. Now a new report suggests that the initial phase of the project will be much mo… Continue reading Is Saudi’s vision of a 170-km-long mirrored skyscraper a desert mirage?

Man-made mountain invites museum-goers to scale its peaks

Designer of Vertical Forests Stefano Boeri Architetti has been commissioned to create a new technology museum in Xi’an, China. The upcoming building will form a kind of tree-covered man-made mountain, inviting visitors to explore on top of it and enjoy… Continue reading Man-made mountain invites museum-goers to scale its peaks

High fashion high-rise: Dolce & Gabbana’s supertall Miami skyscraper

Skyscraper design is already in vogue with luxury car makers like Bentley and Aston Martin, and now an upmarket fashion house is looking to get in on the action too. Italy’s Dolce & Gabbana has revealed plans for a new supertall that will be the joint-… Continue reading High fashion high-rise: Dolce & Gabbana’s supertall Miami skyscraper

Shipping container transformed into clever space-saving tiny house

Portuguese studio Madeiguincho has made superb use of an old shipping container by transforming it into an attractive tiny house. The firm heavily modified the humble metal box, adding a rooftop terrace and a space-saving interior that opens up to the … Continue reading Shipping container transformed into clever space-saving tiny house

Video: No-frills tiny house comes in larger size, still costs under $30k

Dragon Tiny Homes recently revealed its no-frills Element, which costs just US$23,500. The firm now has a new version up for sale which also doesn’t break the bank but is significantly more spacious inside, making it more suitable for use as a full-tim… Continue reading Video: No-frills tiny house comes in larger size, still costs under $30k

Inner-city home’s unassuming exterior hides a light-filled oasis inside

This recently completed suburban Melbourne home by Australia’s Austin Maynard Architects looks relatively unassuming at first glance. However, its plain boxy exterior belies a clever space-saving layout that opens up onto multiple gardens, filling the … Continue reading Inner-city home’s unassuming exterior hides a light-filled oasis inside

Video: No-frills tiny house hits the market for under $24K

The tiny house market is dominated by luxury models nowadays, but Dragon Tiny Homes recalls the small movement’s humble roots with the Element. Featuring a compact frame and simple interior, it’s currently up for sale for just US$23,500.Continue Readin… Continue reading Video: No-frills tiny house hits the market for under $24K

Video: 28-ft-long Sangja tiny house doesn’t compromise on comfort

One of the reasons tiny houses are getting so big lately is that a lot of people want the flexibility of downsizing, but without needing to rough it in cramped and uncomfortable homes. Modern Tiny Living does a good job of balancing the need for portab… Continue reading Video: 28-ft-long Sangja tiny house doesn’t compromise on comfort

Vertical garden corkscrews its way to the top of Hollywood tower

Described as a workplace of the future by designer Sir Norman Foster of Foster + Partners, the Star, Hollywood office tower will be wrapped in a series of ascending garden areas, providing generous outdoor space for the workers within.Continue ReadingC… Continue reading Vertical garden corkscrews its way to the top of Hollywood tower

Video: Spectacular Saudi resort bridges lagoon with massive infinity pool

Yet another Neom project has been revealed as part of Saudi Arabia’s incredibly ambitious plan to turn its desert landscape into a tourist paradise. Named Treyam, the strange futuristic design consists of a resort that bridges a lagoon with a massive 4… Continue reading Video: Spectacular Saudi resort bridges lagoon with massive infinity pool