Sensitive Aussie school named world’s best new building

This year’s winner of the prestigious World Building of the Year award has been announced during the annual World Architecture Festival (WAF) in Marina Bay Sands, Singapore. Australia’s Darlington Public School, by fjcstudio, got the nod for its sensit… Continue reading Sensitive Aussie school named world’s best new building

Energy efficient concrete powerhouse becomes starchitect’s new HQ

From the Lego House to CopenHill, the Bjarke Ingels Group (BIG) has been responsible for some of the most extraordinary buildings of recent years, so it’s fascinating to see what kind of headquarters this high-profile architecture firm chooses to desig… Continue reading Energy efficient concrete powerhouse becomes starchitect’s new HQ

Curving science center takes low-tech approach to keeping cool

With its upcoming scientific research center in Uzbekistan, Zaha Hadid Architects has taken a low-tech approach to maintaining a comfortable temperature. The eye-catching building will feature an ingenious passive cooling system inspired by traditional… Continue reading Curving science center takes low-tech approach to keeping cool

Green roofs and rustic charm unite in a contemporary masterpiece

In a rural area of Poland, Mobius Architekci studio has designed an impressive architectural piece that seamlessly merges traditional farmhouse aesthetics with bold, modern minimalism. Dubbed the Loop House, the project boasts a contemporary design tha… Continue reading Green roofs and rustic charm unite in a contemporary masterpiece

World’s best tall building vertically stacks lush green terraces

The Council on Tall Buildings and Urban Habitat (CTBUH), which is the leading authority on skyscrapers, has named Pan Pacific Orchard the Best Tall Building Worldwide for 2024. The prestigious prize was awarded thanks to the building’s ambitious “hotel… Continue reading World’s best tall building vertically stacks lush green terraces

Sleek, ultra-thin ‘Elements’ bottles are enduring, convenient works of art

Ten years on from creating a range of versatile and stylish flat bottles that quickly earned a big fan base, Memobottle has designed a special Elements anniversary edition of Satin Steel, Copper and Titanium vessels.Continue ReadingCategory: Consumer T… Continue reading Sleek, ultra-thin ‘Elements’ bottles are enduring, convenient works of art

Sleek, ultra-thin ‘Elements’ bottles are enduring, convenient works of art

Ten years on from creating a range of versatile and stylish flat bottles that quickly earned a big fan base, Memobottle has designed a special Elements anniversary edition of Satin Steel, Copper and Titanium vessels.Continue ReadingCategory: Consumer T… Continue reading Sleek, ultra-thin ‘Elements’ bottles are enduring, convenient works of art

Sleek, ultra-thin ‘Elements’ bottles are enduring, convenient works of art

Ten years on from creating a range of versatile and stylish flat bottles that quickly earned a big fan base, Memobottle has designed a special Elements anniversary edition of Satin Steel, Copper and Titanium vessels.Continue ReadingCategory: Consumer T… Continue reading Sleek, ultra-thin ‘Elements’ bottles are enduring, convenient works of art

First US indoor vertical farm opens, to produce 4M lb of food year-round

Major steps towards better, sustainable and affordable food production free of environmental challenges have been taken, with the “world’s first farm to grow indoor, vertically farmed berries at scale” opening in Richmond, VA. It’s backed by an interna… Continue reading First US indoor vertical farm opens, to produce 4M lb of food year-round

Extraordinary DNA-inspired twisting tower forms a lush vertical garden

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