Collaborate Disseminate
Described as “buildings within a building” by the Bjarke Ingels Group (BIG), the recently completed Epiq takes the form of a series of stacked blocks. The tower’s unusual design is well-suited to the local climate and maximizes outdoor space and views … Continue reading Extraordinary blocky tower stacks buildings within a building
Commissioned to design a new high-rise in South Brisbane, Australia’s Koichi Takada Architects has sought to embrace the country’s indigenous culture with an extraordinary timber facade. The building also incorporates significant sustainability feature… Continue reading Timber-fronted twisting tower embraces indigenous roots
Though it’s officially named the RKM 740 Tower, J Mayer H’s recently completed mixed-use high-rise building is undoubtedly destined to be better known by its more interesting nickname of the Zipper, coined due to its eye-catching shading exterior.Conti… Continue reading Extraordinary zipper-like exterior shades mixed-use high-rise
Move over Mjøstårnet, the Ascent, by Korb + Associates Architects, has officially been recognized as the new world’s tallest timber tower by the CTBUH (Council on Tall Buildings and Urban Habitat). Located in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, the residential high-rise reaches an impressive maximum height of 86.6 m (284 ft).
Category: Architecture, Lifestyle
Tags: Building and Construction, High-rise, Timber, World’s Tallest
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MVRDV already plans to put Albania on the map and has now revealed another patriotic project for the country’s capital city. Officially named Tirana’s Rock, the tower will reach a maximum height of 85 m (278 ft) and take the overall form of a bust of A… Continue reading Greenery covered tower pays tribute to Albania’s national hero
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
ODA has a habit of coming up with unusual tower designs and the New York City firm’s latest proposal is no exception. Named 300 West Broward Blvd, it consists of an eye-catching residential project slated for Fort Lauderdale, Florida, that’s made up of… Continue reading Pair of towers connect to form eye-catching residential high-rise
MVRDV puts the O in home – literally – with this unusual residential project slated for Mannheim, Germany. One of four buildings that will eventually spell out HOME, the donut-shaped high-rise showcases the firm’s flair for lighthearted, quirky archite… Continue reading Quirky residential high-rise puts the O in home
Following the completion of its first US residential project in Los Angeles last year, MAD Architects has unveiled plans for another in Denver that’s also infused with nature. Named One River North, the stunning high-rise will be defined by its unusual… Continue reading Extraordinary high-rise fills cracked facade with greenery
Greenery covered buildings are all the rage lately, which makes sense – most people would rather spend their time surrounded by nature, after all. The Marina Tower from Foster + Partners will not only grow to be the “first green high-rise building in G… Continue reading Foster + Partners drapes Greece’s tallest tower in greenery