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As society continues to transition away from fossil fuel use, what should we do with all the old infrastructure that’s left behind? MVRDV offers one possible answer with this upcoming project in China, which will transform a former oil refinery into a … Continue reading Former oil refinery transformed into mixed-use sustainable powerhouse
A rural residence and a city apartment offer two very different kinds of living experiences, but MVRDV hopes to offer the best of both with its latest project, Ziel. Bringing to mind a game of Jenga, the building is envisioned as a series of stacked co… Continue reading Jenga-like high-rise to blend city and country living
As AI technology looks set to make a huge impact in the coming years – for better or worse – the German municipality of Heilbronn hopes to get in on the action and position itself as Europe’s answer to Silicon Valley. To help kickstart this vision, it … Continue reading High-tech circular AI campus pitched as Europe’s Silicon Valley
The recently completed Tainan Market is a typically imaginative take on the humble wholesale market by MVRDV. The building is defined by a sculpted undulating form that’s envisioned as a series of rolling hills and allows visitors to walk up onto the g… Continue reading Expansive market hall lets folks stroll on its sculpted green top
Much of MVRDV’s architectural output lately has drawn inspiration from the natural landscape, including its recently completed Valley project. Having been commissioned to create one of China’s largest new libraries, the firm continues this trend and ri… Continue reading Expansive library channels avid readers into a “canyon of books”
Following the completion of its award-winning Valley development comes another project by MVRDV that’s defined by an impressive mountain-like exterior. Ascension Paysagère has been partly built to the exacting Passivhaus green building standard and fea… Continue reading Energy efficient housing forms rocky outcrop on the riverside
Recently hailed as the world’s best new skyscraper, Valley has now finally been declared officially complete by designer MVRDV. Even by the eclectic Dutch studio’s usual standards it’s an eye-catching project and takes the form of three “geology inspir… Continue reading Solid as a rock: Award-winning geological skyscraper finally completed
Information specialist Emporis has revealed the winner of this year’s Skyscraper Award. The prestigious event is always a good opportunity to see the world’s best new skyscrapers, and this year is no different. The number one spot has gone to MVRDV’s m… Continue reading MVRDV’s rugged Valley hailed as 2022’s best skyscraper
Slated for Nanjing, China, MVRDV’s upcoming Oasis Towers will add some greenery to the concrete metropolis with a pair of skyscrapers that will sport an unusual “stratified” overall form that’s inspired by nature and covered in shrubs and trees.Continu… Continue reading Nature-inspired towers will create green oasis in Chinese megacity
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