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MAD Architects has completed work on an amazing new residential building. Located in Colorado, it draws inspiration from the surrounding landscape and is defined by a facade that’s cracked open to reveal a “Canyon” area that lets residents take a strol… Continue reading Walk-through canyon cracks open extraordinary Colorado high-rise
Following its Bond Tower and Klan TV Headquarters, Portugal’s OODA continues to remake the skyline in Tirana, Albania, with another remarkable skyscraper. Named Hora Vertikale, it will reach a height of 140 m (459 ft) and will take the form of 13 stack… Continue reading Extraordinary skyscraper pushes 13 staggered cubes high into the air
Canada’s ACDF Architectural firm recently completed a striking 19-story apartment building in downtown Montreal. Dubbed LINK Tower, the project seamlessly combines contemporary architectural design with the preservation of historical Victorian facades,… Continue reading Contemporary housing rises behind Montreal’s preserved architectural gems
An enormous US$1 billion supertall skyscraper is currently under construction in Dubai. Named the Tiger Sky Tower, it will break several new records including the world’s highest infinity pool and the world’s highest restaurant – plus offer residents a… Continue reading Record-breaking $1-billion skyscraper hosts highest internal rainforest
Vincent Callebaut Architectures’ (VCA) eye-catching twisting residential tower takes the form of a DNA’s double helix in Taipei, Taiwan. It boasts impressive sustainability features and thousands of plants and trees on – and around – its exterior, help… Continue reading Extraordinary DNA-inspired twisting tower forms a lush vertical garden
Plans have been revealed for an eye-catching building that will become the new world’s tallest residential skyscraper. Named Senna Tower, it will be located in Santa Catarina, Brazil, and is designed to pay homage to the legendary racing driver Ayrton Senna.
Category: Architecture, Lifestyle
Tags: Building and Construction, Skyscrapers, Residential towers, World’s Tallest, Ayrton Senna
Continue reading World’s tallest residential skyscraper races with Ayrton Senna theme
OODA is certainly no stranger to designing unusual buildings, however its latest project ramps up the ambition considerably. Named Bond Tower, it takes the form of a pair of skyscrapers that have kinks in them, forming a shape likened to an oversized b… Continue reading Kinky towers strike a ballet pose in the sky
You could be forgiven for remaining skeptical about whether it will ever be built, but the audacious bid to build the USA’s new tallest skyscraper in Oklahoma City reached a major milestone this week. Local officials have now finally met and given it t… Continue reading It’s official: USA’s new tallest tower clears Oklahoma planning hurdle
Luxury high-rises are the hottest thing in automotive design right now, with Aston Martin, Bugatti and Mercedes-Benz all racing to turn their enviable brand recognition into real estate big bucks. One of the most anticipated of these projects, an extra… Continue reading Aston Martin’s sail-shaped skyscraper looks fit for a Bond villain’s lair
Dubai already hosts the world’s tallest building, the Burj Khalifa, and it has now been revealed that it will soon boast bragging rights for the world’s tallest residential skyscraper too. Currently under construction in the city’s Marina district, the supertall will feature 122 floors and just 251 ultra-luxurious residences.
Category: Architecture, Lifestyle
Tags: Building and Construction, Residential towers, Skyscrapers, Dubai, World’s Tallest
Continue reading ‘Sky mansions’ will top the world’s tallest residential tower