The incredible plan for a 170-km-long skyscraper in the Saudi desert

Saudi Arabian authorities have revealed plans for an architecture project so ambitious that it almost beggars belief. Named The Line, it would consist of a 170-km (105-mile)-long skyscraper that would serve as home to approximately 9 million people – o… Continue reading The incredible plan for a 170-km-long skyscraper in the Saudi desert

Small but perfectly formed: RIBA’s Stephen Lawrence shortlist revealed

Following the unveiling of the Stirling Prize finalists, the Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) has now announced the 2022 Stephen Lawrence Prize shortlist. Consisting of seven small-scale UK projects built to a relatively modest budget, high… Continue reading Small but perfectly formed: RIBA’s Stephen Lawrence shortlist revealed

Luxury residential tower brings Japanese style to Miami Beach

Influential Japanese architect Kengo Kuma’s firm has revealed plans for its first residential tower in the United States. Located on the beachfront in Miami, the high-rise building will bring together eastern and western influences and be defined by it… Continue reading Luxury residential tower brings Japanese style to Miami Beach

Best of the best: Six projects compete for UK’s top architecture prize

The Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) has revealed the six finalists that make up the shortlist for this year’s Stirling Prize, the premier award in UK architecture. Highlights include a light-filled library designed to last 400 years and th… Continue reading Best of the best: Six projects compete for UK’s top architecture prize

Medical center’s impressive glass roof spans lush green oasis

Commissioned to design a cutting-edge medical center in São Paulo, Brazil, high-profile firm Safdie Architects has arranged the facility around a large atrium that’s filled with greenery. The building’s overall form is defined by generous glazing, and … Continue reading Medical center’s impressive glass roof spans lush green oasis

Mecanoo’s residential towers reach new heights in The Hague

Former World Building of the Year and European Prize for Architecture winner Mecanoo has revealed plans for a pair of towers set to go up in the Netherlands. The mixed-use residential buildings will create community spaces, including a rooftop garden, … Continue reading Mecanoo’s residential towers reach new heights in The Hague

Energy efficient waterfront city block has its own harbor inside

Back in 2016, the Bjarke Ingels Group (BIG) and Barcode Architects revealed plans for an ambitious mixed-use residential building with a striking design that references the bow of a ship and is accessible from land or water. The project, named Sluishui… Continue reading Energy efficient waterfront city block has its own harbor inside

The UK’s best new homes: Sustainable, smart, and superbly designed

The Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) has revealed its selection for the best new houses in the United Kingdom. The 2022 House of the Year longlist shines a light on a wide range of impressive homes, including a sustainable Passivhaus-rated … Continue reading The UK’s best new homes: Sustainable, smart, and superbly designed

Timbercraft Tiny Homes’ slimmed-down Teton sleeps four in rustic style

Alabama’s Timbercraft Tiny Homes has previously impressed us with its massive towable models, like the Denali XL, which combine cottage-like styling and spacious interiors. Its latest tiny house, the Teton, has a similar overall design, but comes with … Continue reading Timbercraft Tiny Homes’ slimmed-down Teton sleeps four in rustic style

WAF shortlist highlights the world’s finest new architecture

Big, small, expensive and affordable – almost every conceivable type of building features in this year’s World Architecture Festival (WAF) shortlist. Consisting of 420 buildings from around the globe, it’s a superb opportunity to take stock of the curr… Continue reading WAF shortlist highlights the world’s finest new architecture