Huge Oklahoma skyscraper will be USA’s second-tallest building

Plans for an ambitious new supertall skyscraper have been revealed for Oklahoma City. Assuming the project goes ahead as expected, it will be the second-tallest skyscraper in the United States – as well as the second-tallest in the entire Western Hemis… Continue reading Huge Oklahoma skyscraper will be USA’s second-tallest building

Mercedes-Benz skyscraper adds some automotive style to Dubai skyline

The hottest trend in automotive design is… architecture, apparently. Following high-profile projects by Bentley, Porsche, Lamborghini, and Aston Martin, Mercedes-Benz is the latest vehicle company to get serious about residential construction. The fi… Continue reading Mercedes-Benz skyscraper adds some automotive style to Dubai skyline

Sweden’s Icehotel opens for winter with fantastical frozen art

Every December, Sweden’s Icehotel hosts chilly hotel rooms that are decorated with wonderfully creative ice sculptures. This year’s selection of frozen art is as stunning as always and ranges from intricate nature scenes to abstract forms depicting the… Continue reading Sweden’s Icehotel opens for winter with fantastical frozen art

Bjarke Ingels Group’s city sized development builds bridges in Bhutan

The Bjarke Ingels Group (BIG) has revealed plans for a massive new development in Bhutan. Named Gelephu Mindfulness City, it will be centered around eye-catching bridges that function as both crossings and important buildings.Continue ReadingCategory: … Continue reading Bjarke Ingels Group’s city sized development builds bridges in Bhutan

Rolling, renovating and reaching new heights: 2023’s best architecture

This year has been an excellent one for architecture, with many long-awaited projects being completed and plenty of surprises along the way too. From a bridge that rolls 180 degrees to let boats pass, to the world’s largest spherical building – plus Br… Continue reading Rolling, renovating and reaching new heights: 2023’s best architecture

Efficient construction system stacks self-contained modules like Legos

Erecting an entire building from scratch at the construction site can be time-consuming and expensive, which is why many companies look to factory-built prefabricated structures. A new technology takes that idea further, with prefab blocks that are sta… Continue reading Efficient construction system stacks self-contained modules like Legos

Bold, ambitious, and sometimes crazy: 2023’s top 10 architectural oddities

This year has produced more than its fair share of outlandish, extraordinary and ridiculously ambitious architecture. From a massive globe-shaped entertainment venue that can be illuminated as an oversized emoji, to a plan to build a skyscraper so big … Continue reading Bold, ambitious, and sometimes crazy: 2023’s top 10 architectural oddities

Floating, 3D-printed, skinny and green: Top 10 Houses of 2023

From a svelte residence that stays cool with the breeze, to a cutting-edge 3D-printed housing development, plus a prototype bamboo dwelling designed to handle flooding, our selection of the top 10 houses of 2023 showcases the finest residential design … Continue reading Floating, 3D-printed, skinny and green: Top 10 Houses of 2023

Small but perfectly formed: Top 10 tiny houses of 2023

2023 has been another big year for the small living movement and, as it comes to a close, we’re taking a look at 10 of the most interesting and innovative tiny houses we’ve seen over the past 12 months.Continue ReadingCategory: Tiny Houses, LifestyleTa… Continue reading Small but perfectly formed: Top 10 tiny houses of 2023

3D-printed reinforcement-free bridge moves closer to widespread use

Humans have been building walls, bridges, and other structures without any steel or mortar reinforcement for a long time. A team led by Holcim has put a 3D-printed spin on the idea, and hopes to use it to revolutionize modern sustainable infrastructure… Continue reading 3D-printed reinforcement-free bridge moves closer to widespread use