Light-filled Coastal Modern makes the most of its available floorspace

Though it only has a length of 24 ft (7.3 m), the Coastal Modern mitigates its diminutive size with a flexible and light-filled interior. The tiny house features multiple storage areas and folding furniture, including a living room that doubles as a gu… Continue reading Light-filled Coastal Modern makes the most of its available floorspace

Nomad tiny house gets size boost to sleep five for off-grid adventure

Back in 2021, Minimaliste revealed the Nomad, a tiny house built for off-grid travel in all weather. The firm has now followed it up with a larger model that maintains the same basic design but offers a more spacious interior layout, allowing it to sle… Continue reading Nomad tiny house gets size boost to sleep five for off-grid adventure

Former Red Sea desalination plant set to become one-of-a-kind museum

No-one could reasonably accuse Saudi Arabia of lacking in ambition. Its government is currently carrying out an unprecedented development boom that includes the construction of a 170-km-long skyscraper and a cuboid supertall skyscraper to help turn the… Continue reading Former Red Sea desalination plant set to become one-of-a-kind museum

Recycled plastic bottles and mud help form remarkable twisting residence

Likened by designer Wallmakers to a snake coiling under a rock on a hot day, the Chuzhi house is defined by its intricately twisting roof. The home nestles sensitively into a challenging site and also features an impressive degree of sustainability, be… Continue reading Recycled plastic bottles and mud help form remarkable twisting residence

World’s largest spokeless Ferris wheel to become striking gateway to Seoul

The Seoul Ring is expected to be completed by the end of 2027

The Seoul Metropolitan Government (SMG) has revealed plans to build the world’s largest spokeless Ferris wheel. The huge metallic ring will reach an impressive maximum height of 180 m (590 ft) and provide visitors with superb views of the beautiful South Korean landscape.

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Icon takes the initiative with affordable 3D-printed homes competition

Leading 3D printing firm Icon has revealed an ambitious competition that aims to revolutionize affordable housing. Named Initiative 99, it will solicit designs for 3D-printed homes that can be constructed for under US$99,000.Continue ReadingCategory: A… Continue reading Icon takes the initiative with affordable 3D-printed homes competition

Eye-catching TV station HQ arranged to resemble stacked film reels

The Albanian capital Tirana is currently undergoing a construction boom that has resulted in a remarkable number of unusual high-profile buildings, including BIG’s National Theatre of Albania and MVRDV’s Downtown One Tirana. The latest project will cre… Continue reading Eye-catching TV station HQ arranged to resemble stacked film reels

Eco-friendly, fire-resistant cladding material is made of recycled glass

Although glass is known for being fully recyclable, the US Environmental Protection Agency states that only about one third of post-consumer glass actually gets recycled. A new glass-based building cladding material could help boost that number.Continu… Continue reading Eco-friendly, fire-resistant cladding material is made of recycled glass

Novel micro-cabin concertinas down for between-use storage

Here’s a novel take on tiny living, courtesy of architects Juan Ruiz and Amelia Tapia in Ecuador. Named the Iwi, the structure could be a good fit as a home office or guest accommodation for those with limited space thanks to its concertina-like design… Continue reading Novel micro-cabin concertinas down for between-use storage

Icon brings 3D-printed starchitect design to the Texas desert

Following its Wolf Ranch and House Zero homes, leading 3D-printed-architecture firm Icon continues to push forward its cutting-edge building techniques with a development in Marfa, Texas. Created in collaboration with the Bjarke Ingels Group (BIG), the… Continue reading Icon brings 3D-printed starchitect design to the Texas desert