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Netherlands-based firm ZJA drew on a lost coastal dune landscape for inspiration with its mixed-use hotel and casino in Middelkerke, Belgium. The project will overlook the North Sea and is envisioned as an artificial sand dune, with a “boulder-like” ho… Continue reading Boulder-like hotel to rise over artificial sand dune casino
The Great Barrier Reef isn’t in the best of shape to say the least, so in an attempt to help secure the longterm future of its corals and other corals worldwide, Contreras Earl Architecture has unveiled what it calls the world’s first dedicated coral c… Continue reading Sustainable “living ark” aims to secure the future of corals
Having been responsible for designing Britain’s Antarctic Research Station, in addition to many other polar bases, Hugh Broughton Architects certainly knows a thing or two about keeping humans alive in harsh conditions. The firm is using this experienc… Continue reading Polar architecture experts are building experimental Mars habitat
Today’s bridge columns are typically formed by large monolithic concrete structures that afford them great strength, but do invite the possibility of cracking should an earthquake strike. There are other options, including constructing these load-beari… Continue reading Limb-inspired bridges promise high earthquake resistance at low cost
Although we’ve recently been hearing about technologies that allow for the production of stronger concrete, existing structures made of regular concrete could also use some help. That’s where new strengthening panels combined with a new mortar are desi… Continue reading Panel/mortar combo could boost the strength of concrete structures
Building with mud may bring to mind a simple shelter, but Anandaloy, by German architect Anna Heringer, shows that doesn’t necessarily have to be the case. The project showcases the possibilities of building with mud and bamboo, and provides an impress… Continue reading Award-winning building shows possibilities of mud-based construction
Denizen Works recently completed an unorthodox but very well executed floating church in London, England. The project brings to mind an old pop-top VW bus and is defined by a novel roof that can be lowered or raised depending on requirements.Continue R… Continue reading Floating church pops its top in a London canal
A slide, nets, a climbing wall, and a hidden entrance: it sounds like the description of a kid’s playground, but it’s actually the latest residential project by Austin Maynard Architects. The Australian firm was hired to demolish an aging family house … Continue reading Fun-filled Union House is child’s play
Construction recently began on a new tower by AS+GG (Adrian Smith + Gordon Gill), the firm behind the Jeddah Tower. Named Una Residences, it will have an unusual nautical-inspired design and provide well-heeled residents with luxurious apartments on Mi… Continue reading Yacht-inspired luxury tower makes a splash in Miami
It’s a tough time to launch a new hotel at the moment and you could be forgiven for wondering if the Atari Hotels line announced earlier this year would be quietly dropped, but that doesn’t seem to be the case at all. Instead, it continues to build mom… Continue reading Atari Hotels line gets 1UP with new Las Vegas building