3D-printed construction hits the mainstream with Icon’s Texas homes

As 3D printing has matured from niche hobby to mainstream building technique over the past few years, Icon has positioned itself as a major player in the field. Shortly after unveiling plans to print a simulated Mars base with NASA and the Bjarke Ingel… Continue reading 3D-printed construction hits the mainstream with Icon’s Texas homes

Underground gallery slots between WWI mansion and Zaha Hadid extension

Denmark’s Ordrupgaard Museum hosts northern Europe’s most comprehensive collection of French and Danish art from the 19th and early 20th centuries. So much art in fact, that despite a prior extension by Zaha Hadid, it required more exhibition space on … Continue reading Underground gallery slots between WWI mansion and Zaha Hadid extension

Hardy tiny house balances a spacious interior with tons of storage

Canada’s Minimaliste has previously iterated on its Noyer tiny house with the Noyer XL, and has now decided to revisit it yet again. The all-new Noyer XL V2 retains the superb all-weather performance of its predecessors, while offering an even more spa… Continue reading Hardy tiny house balances a spacious interior with tons of storage

“Farmscraper” combines office skyscraper with hydroponic farm

Greenery covered skyscrapers have become fairly commonplace in recent years, but what if, as well as bringing some nature into cities, they could also be used to grow food? Such is the thinking behind the “Farmscraper” by Italy’s Carlo Ratti Associati … Continue reading “Farmscraper” combines office skyscraper with hydroponic farm

Sir David Adjaye to transform Ghana’s healthcare with 101 new hospitals

Ghanian/British architect Sir David Adjaye has produced many large projects, such as the NMAAHC, but his firm’s latest work is on another scale entirely. It will involve transforming Ghana’s healthcare facilities by creating 101 new hospitals in the co… Continue reading Sir David Adjaye to transform Ghana’s healthcare with 101 new hospitals

Floating music venue bobs gently to the African beat

Following its unveiling last year, the Floating Music Hub, by Nigerian architect Kunlé Adeyemi and his firm NLÉ, is now complete and open for business. The project provides a novel venue for visitors to the island nation of Cape Verde to enjoy African … Continue reading Floating music venue bobs gently to the African beat

Eclectic Dutch firm Mecanoo wins European Prize for Architecture

Netherlands-based firm Mecanoo has been declared the winner of this year’s European Prize for Architecture. Now in its 11th year, the award celebrates the achievements of the finest European architects.Continue ReadingCategory: Architecture, LifestyleT… Continue reading Eclectic Dutch firm Mecanoo wins European Prize for Architecture

Singapore skyscrapers to be linked by amenities-packed skybridge

CapitaLand, the developer of the incredible “horizontal skyscraper,” has revealed a new collaboration with high-profile firm Bjarke Ingels Group (BIG) to design a cluster of towers in Singapore. The four buildings will include a luxury hotel and plush … Continue reading Singapore skyscrapers to be linked by amenities-packed skybridge

Shed-like tiny cabin cultivates rustic off-grid charm

At a glance, you might think that Cameron Anderson Architects’ wedge-shaped Gawthorne’s Hut was a simple farm building – and that’s by design. The cabin getaway’s utilitarian exterior references a hay shed that was destroyed in a storm in 2017 and beli… Continue reading Shed-like tiny cabin cultivates rustic off-grid charm

Submarine museum surfaces in historic Chinese dock

Following an international architecture competition, Finland’s PES-Architects has been commissioned to transform a historic dock in China into a submarine museum. The building will be defined by a striking reflective facade and will be centered around … Continue reading Submarine museum surfaces in historic Chinese dock