Google’s new HQ gives 1980s Chicago building a modern upgrade

Google has revealed plans for its new headquarters in Chicago, Illinois. The project will transform the existing 1980s-era James R. Thompson Center, giving the aging building an ambitious renovation that brings it in line with modern sustainability sta… Continue reading Google’s new HQ gives 1980s Chicago building a modern upgrade

Energy efficient office stays shaded with sweeping fin-based facade

Zaha Hadid Architects (ZHA) has completed work on a new mixed-use office in the Czech Republic. The project incorporates significant energy efficient features and is defined by an eye-catching sweeping facade that’s made up of shading fins.Continue Rea… Continue reading Energy efficient office stays shaded with sweeping fin-based facade

Stepped high-rise blends ancient with modern on the Athens coastline

The Bjarke Ingels Group (BIG) has designed a new luxury residential project planned for Greece. The building will feature a complex overall form that’s shaped into an eye-catching stepped volume meant to reimagine classic Greek architectural columns.Co… Continue reading Stepped high-rise blends ancient with modern on the Athens coastline

Omer Arbel’s architectural masterpiece weaves nature with concrete

Renowned Canadian designer Omer Arbel has announced the completion of his latest project; a stunning family home dubbed 75.9 that’s nestled in a sprawling hayfield in the Canadian Pacific Northwest. What sets this impressive build apart is Arbel’s nove… Continue reading Omer Arbel’s architectural masterpiece weaves nature with concrete

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

Heatherwick Studio heads to the hills for plant-filled Tokyo district

Heatherwick Studio has completed work on an ambitious new district in central Tokyo. Named Azabudai Hills, it showcases the firm’s penchant for inserting lots of lush greenery into its projects and is defined by a series of low-rise buildings with comp… Continue reading Heatherwick Studio heads to the hills for plant-filled Tokyo district

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

Evaporative cooling makes a come back for sustainable food storage

German industrial designer Lea Lorenz has created a new clay cooler based on the age-old principle of evaporative cooling. Dubbed TONY, this simple design offers a modern reinterpretation of the traditional clay jug cooler, providing an eco-friendly so… Continue reading Evaporative cooling makes a come back for sustainable food storage

Breezy dining hall impresses with intricate bamboo structure

Vietnam’s BambuBuild, working in collaboration with architecture firm Tran Ba Tiep, was commissioned to create a visually impressive and environmentally friendly centerpiece of a large restaurant. In response, the team has risen to the occasion by cons… Continue reading Breezy dining hall impresses with intricate bamboo structure

Singapore hotel vertically stacks lush greenery filled terraces

Singapore is often referred to as the Garden City – and with good reason. The city state is packed with parks and greenery covered buildings, including the impressive Eden and CapitaSpring. Former World Building of the Year winner WOHA has now added to… Continue reading Singapore hotel vertically stacks lush greenery filled terraces