Huge Oklahoma skyscraper will be USA’s second-tallest building

Plans for an ambitious new supertall skyscraper have been revealed for Oklahoma City. Assuming the project goes ahead as expected, it will be the second-tallest skyscraper in the United States – as well as the second-tallest in the entire Western Hemis… Continue reading Huge Oklahoma skyscraper will be USA’s second-tallest building

Mercedes-Benz skyscraper adds some automotive style to Dubai skyline

The hottest trend in automotive design is… architecture, apparently. Following high-profile projects by Bentley, Porsche, Lamborghini, and Aston Martin, Mercedes-Benz is the latest vehicle company to get serious about residential construction. The fi… Continue reading Mercedes-Benz skyscraper adds some automotive style to Dubai skyline

Rolling, renovating and reaching new heights: 2023’s best architecture

This year has been an excellent one for architecture, with many long-awaited projects being completed and plenty of surprises along the way too. From a bridge that rolls 180 degrees to let boats pass, to the world’s largest spherical building – plus Br… Continue reading Rolling, renovating and reaching new heights: 2023’s best architecture

Twisting four-tower Tencent HQ forms a vortex in Shenzhen

Büro Ole Scheeren has revealed plans for an extraordinary new project named the Tencent Helix. Taking the form of four connected twisting towers, the ambitious development will serve as the new global headquarters of tech giant Tencent in Shenzhen, Chi… Continue reading Twisting four-tower Tencent HQ forms a vortex in Shenzhen

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

Extraordinary hexagonal hotel planned for Saudi’s Neom giga-project

It has been a crazy year for Saudi Arabian architecture, but the country isn’t done surprising us yet. Following the reveal of the Epicon skyscrapers recently, plans have now also been unveiled for an unusual hotel that will be nestled into the rugged … Continue reading Extraordinary hexagonal hotel planned for Saudi’s Neom giga-project

Pair of spectacular skyscrapers to rise like a mirage in the Saudi desert

Another day, another spectacular-looking skyscraper project revealed for Saudi Arabia. Named Epicon, the development will be centered around two futuristic-looking towers that are meant to evoke a desert mirage.Continue ReadingCategory: Architecture, L… Continue reading Pair of spectacular skyscrapers to rise like a mirage in the Saudi desert

Pair of spectacular skyscrapers to rise like a mirage in the Saudi desert

Another day, another spectacular-looking skyscraper project revealed for Saudi Arabia. Named Epicon, the development will be centered around two futuristic-looking towers that are meant to evoke a desert mirage.Continue ReadingCategory: Architecture, L… Continue reading Pair of spectacular skyscrapers to rise like a mirage in the Saudi desert

Hong Kong skyscraper is tailor-made for energy efficiency

Snøhetta has completed work on an ambitious new skyscraper in Hong Kong named Airside. Built on the site of the Kai Tak Airport district, the building incorporates an impressive degree of sustainable design, including solar power and rainwater collecti… Continue reading Hong Kong skyscraper is tailor-made for energy efficiency

Seoul skyscraper creates open-air “terrarium” around halfway up

ODA Architecture has revealed plans for an unusual new skyscraper named the Terrarium Cheong-Dam. The tower will allow residents to enjoy some greenery and fresh air without needing to venture down to the ground thanks to an outdoor area around its mid… Continue reading Seoul skyscraper creates open-air “terrarium” around halfway up