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MAD Architects recently completed its first European project – but it certainly won’t be its last. The high-profile Chinese firm has revealed plans for a new mixed-use building in Milan, Italy, that’s defined by a lush greenery covered facade intersect… Continue reading Greenery filled facade wraps mixed-use mobility hub
MVRDV already plans to put Albania on the map and has now revealed another patriotic project for the country’s capital city. Officially named Tirana’s Rock, the tower will reach a maximum height of 85 m (278 ft) and take the overall form of a bust of A… Continue reading Greenery covered tower pays tribute to Albania’s national hero
Madeiguincho’s Gonçalo Madeira Marrote comes from a family of carpenters and also worked as a carpenter himself, so it makes sense that his tiny house output is defined by its use of timber. This is once again the case with the off-grid Baleia, which f… Continue reading Timber tiny house takes family living off-the-grid
Construction is one of the largest sources of greenhouse gas emissions, so finding new materials and methods is a crucial goal. Researchers at Flinders University have now developed a new type of polymer, made out of industrial waste, that can be forme… Continue reading Polymer bricks made of industrial waste bond together without mortar
High-profile Chinese firm MAD Architects has completed its first project in Europe with the Unic in Paris, France. Defined by an unusual rippling facade, the 13-story apartment building is also impressively energy efficient and has been constructed to … Continue reading Eye-catching undulating facade wraps Passive House high-rise
Sleeping in a culvert generally means you’ve fallen on some hard times, but that’s not the case with this unique new project by Nendo. Named the Culvert Guesthouse, it involved constructing a minimalist retreat from the precast concrete box culverts th… Continue reading One-of-a-kind minimalist retreat built using concrete box culverts
Sleeping in a culvert generally means you’ve fallen on some hard times, but that’s not the case with this unique new project by Nendo. Named the Culvert Guesthouse, it involved constructing a minimalist retreat from the precast concrete box culverts th… Continue reading One-of-a-kind minimalist retreat built using concrete box culverts
Prestigious US architecture firm Skidmore, Owings & Merrill (SOM) has revealed its design for a new headquarters for Chinese e-commerce giant Alibaba. Featuring a chunky overall form meant to resemble a cloud, the building will boast some carefully con… Continue reading Alibaba’s blocky HQ focuses on workspace flexibility and energy efficiency
Prestigious US architecture firm Skidmore, Owings & Merrill (SOM) has revealed its design for a new headquarters for Chinese e-commerce giant Alibaba. Featuring a chunky overall form meant to resemble a cloud, the building will boast some carefully con… Continue reading Alibaba’s blocky HQ focuses on workspace flexibility and energy efficiency
Nestled among abundant greenery near a cliffside on southern Australia’s Eyre Peninsula, the Maldhi tiny house offers a luxurious getaway for up to four people. The off-grid dwelling features an open interior layout and generous glazing that puts the f… Continue reading Off-grid tiny house puts the focus on its beautiful surroundings