George Lucas’ ambitious Museum of Narrative Art set for 2025 opening

The Lucas Museum of Narrative Art has undergone almost as many twists and turns as a Hollywood script since it was unveiled back in 2014. However, after missing its planned 2021 completion date, the ambitious futuristic-looking building is now finally … Continue reading George Lucas’ ambitious Museum of Narrative Art set for 2025 opening

Thai library impresses with stunning bamboo craftsmanship

Back in 2017, Chiangmai Life Architects skilfully used bamboo to create a breezy sports hall at the Panyaden International School in Thailand. The firm has now returned to the same school to add an impressive new library that’s primarily constructed fr… Continue reading Thai library impresses with stunning bamboo craftsmanship

Solid as a rock: Award-winning geological skyscraper finally completed

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

Mexican hotel defines itself as a temple for eco-conscious contemplation

Renowned Mexican architectural firm Ludwig Godefroy has recently completed a minimalist boutique hotel that was conceived to embrace environmental consciousness and social responsibility. The result is a collection of nine bare-boned concrete suites th… Continue reading Mexican hotel defines itself as a temple for eco-conscious contemplation

“Vertical garden city” becomes Japan’s tallest residential skyscraper

Some six years after construction began, Germany’s Ingenhoven Associates has finally completed work on a pair of skyscrapers in Tokyo. Featuring a bottom-heavy design enlivened by lush greenery, the tallest of the two towers is also Japan’s tallest res… Continue reading “Vertical garden city” becomes Japan’s tallest residential skyscraper

Vertical green wall divides angular tower’s solar-harvesting facade

UNStudio has revealed plans for a new office tower in Germany. Enlivened by a strip of greenery running up its facade, the angular building will reduce its grid-based energy use with an ambitious approach to sustainable design, including a solar facade… Continue reading Vertical green wall divides angular tower’s solar-harvesting facade

Vertical green wall divides angular tower’s solar-harvesting facade

UNStudio has revealed plans for a new office tower in Germany. Enlivened by a strip of greenery running up its facade, the angular building will reduce its grid-based energy use with an ambitious approach to sustainable design, including a solar facade… Continue reading Vertical green wall divides angular tower’s solar-harvesting facade

Top architects join forces for eye-catching airport extension

Singapore’s Changi Airport is already notable as the site of the world’s largest indoor waterfall, but now two of architecture’s most prestigious names, Heatherwick Studio and Kohn Pedersen Fox Associates (KPF), have joined forces to add an eye-catchin… Continue reading Top architects join forces for eye-catching airport extension

Greenery-covered campus shelters central park from wind and noise

Commissioned to design an education campus on a challenging coastal site that’s buffeted by the wind and waves – plus noise from a nearby shipyard – Bjarke Ingels Group (BIG) responded in typically bold fashion. The firm has conceived a striking angula… Continue reading Greenery-covered campus shelters central park from wind and noise

Impressively green timber office building is built to last

Designed to withstand severe earthquakes and to last for as long as 500 years, the PAE Living Building, by ZGF Architects, is an impressive example of resilient sustainable design. The office building has been constructed largely from timber and minimi… Continue reading Impressively green timber office building is built to last