World’s tallest spokeless Ferris wheel to offer bird’s eye view of Seoul

The Seoul Twin Eye is expected to be completed in 2028

UNStudio has revealed plans to build the world’s tallest spokeless Ferris wheel in Seoul, South Korea. The unusual structure will take the form of two intersecting rings, with pods revolving around them to offer superb views of the area.

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Greenery covered towers make a big green splash in inner-city Düsseldorf

Following the completion of Europe’s largest green facade, work continues redeveloping inner-city Düsseldorf, Germany, with a mixed-use project by UNStudio. Named New Heart, it will consist of two high-rise towers that incorporate large amounts of plan… Continue reading Greenery covered towers make a big green splash in inner-city Düsseldorf

Radical renovation upgrades aging bank HQ into energy efficient office

UNStudio recently completed an extensive renovation of a former bank headquarters in Eindhoven, the Netherlands. The firm has vastly improved the aging building’s energy efficiency while rearranging its interior layout to be suitable for use as a moder… Continue reading Radical renovation upgrades aging bank HQ into energy efficient office

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

UNStudio aims to make Chungnam Art Museum a Zero Net Energy building

UNStudio has unveiled its vision for a new museum in South Korea that, assuming all goes to plan, will combine its exhibits and artworks with ambitious energy efficient design. The firm aims for it to achieve Zero Net Energy (or Net Zero) performance b… Continue reading UNStudio aims to make Chungnam Art Museum a Zero Net Energy building

UNStudio adds drama to conference center with cantilevered auditorium

UNStudio has revealed plans for an energy efficient extension to an existing conference center in the Netherlands. Named the Elysion Congress Centre, the ambitious redesign will add solar power, greenery, and additional floorspace, and will be defined … Continue reading UNStudio adds drama to conference center with cantilevered auditorium

Under-construction college campus offers lessons in sustainability

2020 is shaping up to be a busy year for UNStudio. Having received the thumbs-up for Australia’s tallest skyscraper and unveiled a greenery-filled island proposal for South Korea, the firm has now announced that construction is underway on its new coll… Continue reading Under-construction college campus offers lessons in sustainability

UNStudio gets thumbs-up for cluster of four inner-city towers

UNStudio is on a roll lately. Having received planning permission for its skyscraper in Australia, the firm has now been given the go ahead for another four in Germany. Named Four Frankfurt, the project will include office space and housing, and will o… Continue reading UNStudio gets thumbs-up for cluster of four inner-city towers