Architecture
Advances in materials and design continue to expand the architect's play book with buildings that reach for the skies and connect us to the earth in imaginative and increasingly sustainable ways. New Atlas brings you the latest developments.
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Vertical garden corkscrews its way to the top of Hollywood tower
March 22, 2024Bringing to mind a Helter Skelter with its unusual spiraling exterior, the Star, Hollywood is a new office tower by Foster + Partners that will be wrapped in ascending gardens, providing generous outdoor spaces for workers inside. -
Video: Spectacular Saudi resort bridges lagoon with massive infinity pool
March 21, 2024Treyam is a spectacular new project that will bridge a lagoon with a massive 450-m-long infinity pool and hotel. It joins a slew of futuristic designs set to transform the Saudi Arabian desert into a tourist destination as part of the Neom development. -
Extraordinary bird-shaped airport spreads its wings in China
March 20, 2024Taking the form of a large white-feathered bird ready to take flight, MAD Architects' Lishui Airport is currently under construction in China. The unusual airport is slated for completion in late 2024. -
Video: Giant robotic arm 3D-prints a two-story house
March 20, 2024A new 3D construction printer from Icon can whip out two-story concrete buildings faster and cheaper than its previous Vulcan printer. It has already been used to build a 27-ft-high structure called Phoenix House, now on display in Austin, Texas. -
Earthquake-resistant supertall crowned Japan's new tallest skyscraper
March 19, 2024The Mori JP Tower is the new tallest skyscraper in Japan. Rising to a height of 325 m, the building is designed to reduce its energy usage with sustainability features and to stand up to the country's seismicity. -
Plastic fantastic: Indian home integrates over 6,000 discarded toys
March 18, 2024India's Toy Storey showcases an unorthodox approach to recycling, with the residence incorporating approximately 6,200 unwanted toys into its exterior. It also has an attractive overall form that maximizes ventilation and shade. -
Extraordinary blocky tower stacks buildings within a building
March 15, 2024Described as "buildings within a building" by BIG, the recently completed Epiq takes the form of a series of stacked blocks. The tower's unusual design is well-suited to the local climate and maximizes outdoor space and views. -
Armadillo-like stadium hits a home run in Las Vegas
March 12, 2024Over the years, we've seen architects create stadiums that take all sorts of unlikely forms. This upcoming ballpark by BIG might top them all, however, with its unusual curving metallic exterior likened by the firm to a "spherical armadillo." -
Futuristic golf temple is the latest Saudi tourism extravagance
March 08, 2024Saudi Arabia continues to transform its desert landscape into a tourist paradise with Gidori. The project will be centered around a futuristic-looking complex named the Monolith and will be focused on golf and other outdoor activities. -
Video: Tiny timber tower airlifted into New Zealand landscape
March 06, 2024Nestled amidst the lush native bush of Wellington, the Karaka Tower stands as a testament to architectural innovation. Designed by Arête Architects, this compact yet remarkable structure is a solution to a challenging terrain and client brief. -
Video: Europe's biggest 3D-printed building rises in just 140 hours
March 06, 2024Europe's largest 3D-printed building is a data center in Germany. Named the Wave House, the project harnesses the benefits of 3D printing tech to inject a sense of style into the unglamorous world of cloud-computing infrastructure. -
Mile high club: Enormous Saudi skyscraper dwarfs all others
March 04, 2024A new report from a well-placed UK architecture magazine suggests that Saudi Arabia is planning one of its most audacious architecture projects to date: a mega-tall skyscraper that would reach an incredible maximum height of 2 km tall. -
Mercedes-Benz revs up architecture ambitions with stacked Miami tower
March 04, 2024Mercedes-Benz is the latest automaker to get serious about architectural design. The firm has revealed plans for an eye-catching luxury residential skyscraper in Miami that's expected to be completed in 2027. -
Timber-fronted twisting tower embraces indigenous roots
March 02, 2024The Upper House is defined by an eye-catching timber facade that twists as it rises. The building riffs on indigenous Australian culture and also boasts significant sustainability features, as well as thousands of plants. -
Revolutionary glass house spins 360 degrees for constantly changing view
March 01, 2024The Lighthouse is a revolutionary take on residential design that can continuously rotate a full 360 degrees, allowing its owner to enjoy a view that constantly alternates between lush landscape and sunny beachfront.
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