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Never a studio content to play it safe and produce predictable designs, MAD Architects draws inspiration from the natural world for its upcoming Lishui Airport, which takes the form of a large white bird ready to take flight.Continue ReadingCategory: A… Continue reading Extraordinary bird-shaped airport spreads its wings in China
A new 3D construction printer from Icon can whip out two-story concrete buildings faster and cheaper than its previous Vulcan printer. It has already been used to build a 27-ft-high structure called Phoenix House, now on display in Austin, Texas.Contin… Continue reading Video: Giant robotic arm 3D-prints a two-story house
Japan now boasts a new tallest skyscraper, the Mori JP Tower. Rising to a height of 325.2 m (1,066 ft) in Tokyo, the building is designed to reduce its grid-based energy usage with sustainability features and to be resilient in the face of the country’… Continue reading Earthquake-resistant supertall crowned Japan’s new tallest skyscraper
India’s Toy Storey, by Wallmakers, showcases an unorthodox approach to recycling, with the residence incorporating approximately 6,200 unwanted toys into its exterior. It also has an attractive overall form that maximizes ventilation and shade to provi… Continue reading Plastic fantastic: Indian home integrates over 6,000 discarded toys
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
Over the years, tiny houses have evolved beyond their humble DIY roots, with some designers pushing the practical limits of the small living movement to create huge towable homes that are more like luxury apartments on wheels. With this in mind, let’s … Continue reading These five ‘tiny houses’ are more like luxury apartments on wheels
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
The Pisgah Park Model offers an interesting take on tiny house design. The home is arranged so that its living and sleeping areas are situated either side of a central porch, offering a sense of separation between the two and allowing its owners to emb… Continue reading Video: Central porch splits plus-sized tiny house in two
Saudi Arabia’s unprecedented building boom continues with the announcement of Gidori: a futuristic-looking project that will transform a sizable chunk of the desert landscape into a luxurious vacation destination focused on golfing and other outdoor ac… Continue reading Futuristic golf temple is the latest Saudi tourism extravagance
One of the challenges of living in a tiny house is that it’s awkward to host guests because there’s so little space available. The Honeylion, by Modern Tiny Living, addresses this issue with space-saving furniture and a flexible layout.Continue Reading… Continue reading Video tour showcases flexible tiny house big enough for parties