Heatherwick’s performing arts center takes the form of colorful volcanoes

High-profile British firm Heatherwick Studio has been commissioned to design a remarkable new performing arts center in China. The eye-catching building will rise out of the tropical wetlands landscape like a colorful cluster of volcanoes and will host… Continue reading Heatherwick’s performing arts center takes the form of colorful volcanoes

Fairytale-inspired museum celebrates the work of Hans Christian Andersen

Kengo Kuma & Associates is a world leader in museum design, with notable projects including the V&A Dundee and OMM. For its recent Hans Christian Andersen museum, the influential Japanese firm drew inspiration from the famed storyteller to design a par… Continue reading Fairytale-inspired museum celebrates the work of Hans Christian Andersen

Cascading solar panel canopies define scientific research center

High-profile firm Bjarke Ingels Group (BIG) has revealed plans for an ambitiously sustainable new scientific research center in Seville, Spain. Drawing inspiration from the city’s shaded plazas, the building will provide respite from the Spanish heat w… Continue reading Cascading solar panel canopies define scientific research center

Sustainable Lego Campus makes space for work and play

C.F. Møller Architects recently completed work on a new Lego Campus office in Billund, Denmark, that boasts impressive sustainability features. Though understandably not as whimsical as BIG’s tourist-friendly Lego House nearby, the building’s design al… Continue reading Sustainable Lego Campus makes space for work and play

Vietnamese welcome center offers masterclass in bamboo design

Following its Diamond Island Community Center and Vedana Restaurant, Vietnamese firm VTN Architects showcases its skill with bamboo once again with the Grand World Phu Quoc Welcome Center. The building wows visitors with an intricate structure that’s m… Continue reading Vietnamese welcome center offers masterclass in bamboo design

U.S. Army barracks will be largest 3D-printed structure in the west

With its speed and efficiency, 3D printing architecture technology has huge potential for military use, both at home and overseas. The U.SArmy clearly recognizes this and plans to build three 3D-printed barracks that it says will be the largest 3D-prin… Continue reading U.S. Army barracks will be largest 3D-printed structure in the west

World’s first multi-story skatepark pulls space-saving trick

Following its ambitious Brompton HQ proposal, Hollaway Studio recently completed what it reckons is the world’s first multi-story skatepark. More importantly, the building’s design is actually very practical and its layered interior squeezes three skat… Continue reading World’s first multi-story skatepark pulls space-saving trick

Rock-like museum to wow visitors with archeological wonders

Former World Building of the Year and European Prize winner Mecanoo has revealed plans for a new natural history museum in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. The greenery covered building is designed to take the form of natural rock formations and will h… Continue reading Rock-like museum to wow visitors with archeological wonders

Zaha Hadid’s solar-powered sand dune rises out of the desert

Taking its place exceptionally well in the rugged desert landscape, the Zaha Hadid-designed Beeah Headquarters is now finally complete. The building combines its eye-catching looks with significant sustainable design features to help keep its occupants… Continue reading Zaha Hadid’s solar-powered sand dune rises out of the desert

Mixed-use entertainment complex built using 23 shipping containers

Following the recent Colo Crossings shipping container-based house comes a completely different container-based project, underlining the flexibility of the metal boxes. Located in Austin, Texas, The Pitch is a mixed-use entertainment complex built usin… Continue reading Mixed-use entertainment complex built using 23 shipping containers