A bad year for big buildings: CTBUH’s Year in Review

The COVID-19 pandemic is largely to blame for a second consecutive year of decline in the number of new tall buildings built worldwide, according to the Council on Tall Buildings and Urban Habitat’s (CTBUH) annual Year in Review. But it wasn’t without … Continue reading A bad year for big buildings: CTBUH’s Year in Review

High Line expansion will take more feet off busy New York streets

New York City’s popular High Line elevated park is slated to be expanded following an announcement by New York Governor Andrew Cuomo. The proposal aims to improve safe pedestrian access in the area and its first phase will reportedly cost an estimated … Continue reading High Line expansion will take more feet off busy New York streets

Disused airport runway takes flight as public park

Sasaki has transformed a dilapidated airport runway in Shanghai, China, into a large public park. The project retains elements of the original airport, while integrating sustainable design like recycled materials and a rainwater collection system.Conti… Continue reading Disused airport runway takes flight as public park

Remarkable mixed-use home built using bamboo and recycled plastic

Realrich Architecture Workshop (aka RAW Architecture) made expert use of recycled plastic, locally sourced bamboo, and local stone to create a remarkable three-story family home in rural Indonesia. Named Piyandeling, the project also features a series … Continue reading Remarkable mixed-use home built using bamboo and recycled plastic

Champs-Élysées redesign turns Paris streets from gray to green

Paris mayor Anne Hidalgo has said “Oui” to a plan to transform the French capital’s famous Champs-Élysées and nearby areas. The project, headed by PCA-Stream, will involve the planting of thousands of plants and trees, turning the city streets from gra… Continue reading Champs-Élysées redesign turns Paris streets from gray to green

ZHA wants to enliven the Shenzhen skyline with striking joined towers

Zaha Hadid Architects (ZHA) has never been content to put out safe, boring designs, but its latest project has to be one of the most eye-catching the firm has revealed in some time. Named Tower C, it’s conceived as two joined towers with lots of greene… Continue reading ZHA wants to enliven the Shenzhen skyline with striking joined towers

MAD’s massive train station blends old and new

Construction is underway on an ambitious new project by MAD Architects. It will involve the creation of a largely underground modern train station and the rebuilding of a historic train station building that will serve as a railway museum on the site, … Continue reading MAD’s massive train station blends old and new

Second time’s the Charme with hardy eight-person tiny house

Canadian tiny house firm Minimaliste recently completed an updated take on its cold weather-ready family model, the Charme. Appropriately named the Charme V2, the tiny house sleeps an impressive eight people, at a pinch.Continue ReadingCategory: Tiny H… Continue reading Second time’s the Charme with hardy eight-person tiny house

Zaha Hadid Architects’ student housing to rise on hilly Hong Kong site

Zaha Hadid Architects (ZHA), in collaboration with local firm Leigh & Orange, has unveiled its design for new student residences in Hong Kong. Due for completion in 2023, the development will incorporate rooftop walkways and overcome a tricky hillside … Continue reading Zaha Hadid Architects’ student housing to rise on hilly Hong Kong site

Tiny home’s sliding roof lets the outside inside

It can be really tough for a firm to stand out in the jam-packed tiny house scene nowadays but Optinid has created its own niche with a series of homes sporting unusual sunroof-like sliding roofs that open them up to the elements. Its latest model in t… Continue reading Tiny home’s sliding roof lets the outside inside