Extraordinary blocky tower stacks buildings within a building

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

Timber-fronted twisting tower embraces indigenous roots

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

Micro-apartments meet community living in striking Kaktus Towers

Architectural firm the Bjarke Ingels Group (BIG) is known for reshaping city skylines with its innovative designs. One of its latest projects, which is undergoing construction in central Copenhagen, does just that. Dubbed Kaktus Towers, this iconic bui… Continue reading Micro-apartments meet community living in striking Kaktus Towers

Mercedes-Benz takes the wraps off upcoming Dubai supertall skyscraper

Following the sneak preview of its upcoming residential tower last month, Mercedes-Benz has now fully unveiled the ambitious project, officially revealing what the supertall skyscraper will actually look like.Continue ReadingCategory: Architecture, Lif… Continue reading Mercedes-Benz takes the wraps off upcoming Dubai supertall skyscraper

Oklahoma skyscraper gets redesign to become USA’s new tallest building

Oklahoma’s Boardwalk at Bricktown skyscraper was recently revealed as the upcoming second-tallest skyscraper in the United States. Designer AO is now aiming for even greater heights, however, and has carried out an ambitious redesign in a bid to make i… Continue reading Oklahoma skyscraper gets redesign to become USA’s new tallest building

Cascading concrete tower sure to turn heads in Tirana

Chybik + Kristof, the firm behind the Ostrava Tower, has revealed plans for another remarkable high-rise, this time slated for Tirana, Albania. The mixed-use building will be defined by an eye-catching red concrete form that will incorporate significan… Continue reading Cascading concrete tower sure to turn heads in Tirana

Lush vertical village will let residents live high among the trees

Work has started on a new high-rise near Paris, France, designed by influential Dutch firm MVRDV. Named La Serre, the building will be defined by a steel grid facade that will host hundreds of trees and plants, allowing every resident to enjoy their ow… Continue reading Lush vertical village will let residents live high among the trees

High-rise timber tower will be a sustainable powerhouse

Cutting-edge timber high-rise construction continues to move into the mainstream with projects like the Mjøstårnet and Ascent. MVRDV and Space Encounters now offer an example that’s more impressive than most with the Nachteiland project, which will com… Continue reading High-rise timber tower will be a sustainable powerhouse

Brooklyn’s first supertall skyscraper turns heads with intricate facade

SHoP Architects has completed the first supertall skyscraper in Brooklyn, New York City. The residential tower rises to a height of 1,066 ft (325 m) and is defined by an extraordinary blackened stainless steel, copper and bronze facade that integrates … Continue reading Brooklyn’s first supertall skyscraper turns heads with intricate facade

Eye-catching residential skyscraper approved for World Trade Center site

Following the Avenir, another major skyscraper project has received a thumbs-up for construction in Manhattan, New York City. Designed by Kohn Pedersen Fox (KPF), the eye-catching tower will be the only residential skyscraper to be built on the World T… Continue reading Eye-catching residential skyscraper approved for World Trade Center site