Quirky residential high-rise puts the O in home

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

Extraordinary high-rise fills cracked facade with greenery

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

Foster + Partners drapes Greece’s tallest tower in 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

Tree-covered high-rise shoots for stringent Passivhaus efficiency

Urban Agency has unveiled plans for a residential high-rise in Vancouver, Canada, which boasts ambitious sustainable design elements. Defined by a stepped form that’s inspired by the region’s topography, the greenery covered building will be primarily … Continue reading Tree-covered high-rise shoots for stringent Passivhaus efficiency

Amazing video shows 10-story high-rise built in a day

Prefabricated buildings are designed to be put together very quickly – that’s a big part of their appeal, after all. However, you’d be hard-pressed to find a building that goes up as quickly as this recently completed 10-story residential high-rise by … Continue reading Amazing video shows 10-story high-rise built in a day

RMJM turns office workers into cave dwellers with Istanbul high-rise

The Milan office of RMJM, designer of Europe’s tallest skyscraper, has won an architecture competition to create a new headquarters for Turkish manufacturing firm Sanko. Featuring an eye-catching overall form inspired by Turkey’s caves, the greenery co… Continue reading RMJM turns office workers into cave dwellers with Istanbul high-rise

Studio Gang’s One Hundred tower angles for improved light and views

Work has finally been completed on Studio Gang’s One Hundred tower in St. Louis, Missouri. The remarkable residential high-rise is defined by an angled exterior that juts outward, creating balcony spaces for some of the residents and maximizing dayligh… Continue reading Studio Gang’s One Hundred tower angles for improved light and views

Five exciting architecture projects to look forward to in 2021

Despite the challenges and delays caused by COVID-19, 2021 looks set to be an outstanding year for architecture, with many high-profile projects planned for completion. With this in mind, we’ve chosen five exciting projects we’re looking forward to thi… Continue reading Five exciting architecture projects to look forward to in 2021

Heatherwick Studio plans pair of curvaceous Canadian towers

Following its Little Island and The Cove parks in NYC, British firm Heatherwick Studio’s North American invasion continues with a pair of towers slated for Vancouver, Canada. Defined by an eye-catching tapering design that narrows just above their base… Continue reading Heatherwick Studio plans pair of curvaceous Canadian towers

Greenery covered high-rise project echoes rugged mountain landscape

The Ateliers Jean Nouvel’s most recent work saw the high-profile French architect’s firm drawing inspiration from the surrounding landscape and this is also the case with the up-and-coming Aquarela. Located in Quito, Ecuador, the project consists of a … Continue reading Greenery covered high-rise project echoes rugged mountain landscape