Architecture

Most 3D-printed houses we cover are either arranged on one floor or have an upper floor added later using a timber shell. However, this recent example was entirely 3D-printed across both floors in just 18 hours.

The Legends Tower, the audacious bid to build the USA's new tallest skyscraper in Oklahoma, has faced delays and uncertainty. However, its developer tells us that initial construction work will begin later this year.

This eye-catching tower offers a welcome change from glass and concrete high-rise buildings with its lush exterior. It hosts hundreds of trees and tens of thousands of plants, making life more pleasant for those who live inside.

Icon has begun work on three affordable 3D-printed homes in Austin, Texas, for low-income individuals. Each of the residences features a compact layout, with a modern interior that's spread over two floors.

The Italian government has given the green light to an incredibly ambitious plan to connect Sicily and mainland Italy with the world's longest suspension bridge. Measuring a length of 2.24 miles, the project is expected to be completed in 2032.

Defined by its eye-catching use of interlocking volumes, The Nest, by Daria Sheina Studio, is a prefabricated cabin nestled in the remote North American wilderness. The home runs off-the-grid and provides a quiet escape for its owners.

It has been a long wait, but the extraordinary MAD Architects-designed Lucas Museum of Narrative Art is finally nearing completion in Los Angeles. The futuristic building is now slated to open next year.

This remarkable house was built using 3D printing technology, but with a sustainable twist: instead of being constructed from concrete like the majority of 3D-printed buildings, it's predominantly made from a soil-based mixture.

BIG and SCAPE have been commissioned to radically renovate an old oil- and coal-burning power plant in Connecticut. The building will be transformed from dirty polluter to green park, and will include swimming pools, walking trails, and more.

The Khao Yai National Park in central Thailand has recently gotten a stunner of a hotel courtesy of Praxis architects. While the rooms are impressive, the real showstopper is the transparent semi-cantilevered pool at the heart of the resort.

Rising out of the ground like strange oversized lanterns, Hatai is an eye-catching project centered around two towers. Designed by Heatherwick Studio, the buildings will house a pair of hotels and are intended to enliven the local skyline.

According to a recent news report, Saudi Arabian authorities are taking a closer look at the feasibility of that most unfeasible of architecture projects, the Line, with potential consequences for its incredible ambition.

Set on a scenic lakeside plot in Lithuania, YCL has created a circular countryside home that challenges conventional design. This 237-sq-m residence blends architecture with nature through its unique form and four integrated sunken courtyards.

The world's largest 3D-printed construction project is currently underway in Qatar. The effort involves printing a pair of schools, each of which smashes current records for a 3D-printed building.

The World Architecture Festival has revealed its shortlist for 2025's best new buildings. Encompassing 460 projects, from the small scale to the supertall, it's a great opportunity to check out amazing architecture from around the globe.