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A UK team has revealed plans to build an incredibly ambitious underwater habitat named Sentinel. Assuming it goes ahead, it would function a bit like the International Space Station – but in water, instead of orbit – and could revolutionize deep sea re… Continue reading Ambitious project aims to create research base over 600 ft underwater
Following the completion of Europe’s largest green facade, work continues redeveloping inner-city Düsseldorf, Germany, with a mixed-use project by UNStudio. Named New Heart, it will consist of two high-rise towers that incorporate large amounts of plan… Continue reading Greenery covered towers make a big green splash in inner-city Düsseldorf
Dutch studio Overtreders W has taken an unusual approach to creating its Stable Stack tiny cabin/hotel room. The entire structure was built using borrowed materials and is secured together with straps, meaning it can eventually be dismantled and the ma… Continue reading Remarkable tiny cabin isn’t built to last
SHoP Architects has completed the first supertall skyscraper in Brooklyn, New York City. The residential tower rises to a height of 1,066 ft (325 m) and is defined by an extraordinary blackened stainless steel, copper and bronze facade that integrates … Continue reading Brooklyn’s first supertall skyscraper turns heads with intricate facade
The Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) has revealed the six projects to make this year’s Stirling Prize shortlist, the winner of which will receive the most prestigious award in UK architecture. Highlights include novel housing for artists th… Continue reading Six superb projects compete to be named UK’s best new building
A team of architects and designers has revealed plans for a Viking-inspired circular viewing point in Iceland. The structure will be perched on a mountain slope at a height of 650 m (roughly 2,130 ft) above sea level and cantilever outwards to provide … Continue reading Ring-shaped viewing point provides spectacular views from 2,000 ft up
Baluchon’s latest tiny house is a departure from the French firm’s usual pint-sized dwellings. Named the Gaïa Tiny House, it measures a considerable 36 sq m (387 sq ft) and that allows for a roomy interior layout, with enough space for a small family t… Continue reading Gaïa Tiny House goes extra wide and long to offer spacious interior
Though the tiny house movement often brings to mind very small and modest dwellings, a lot of models nowadays are almost as large – and expensive – as full-size apartments. This example, by Dragon Tiny Homes, goes back to basics with a tiny house that’… Continue reading Seriously compact tiny house offers a taste of small living for less
ADAT Studio has revealed plans to create a new energy efficient and greenery filled science museum in Rome. Named the Science Forest, the building will feature its galleries and exhibition areas arranged around an interior public park.Continue ReadingC… Continue reading Science Forest museum puts nature at the heart of learning
Contaminar Arquitectos takes an unorthodox but visually striking approach to keeping the Quinta do Rei 18 home a comfortable temperature. The firm has wrapped the residence in a twisting concrete facade that protects it from the sunshine in Portugal.Co… Continue reading Striking wraparound concrete facade keeps luxury home in the shade