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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Museum designed to showcase carbon fiber will be built from it too
Carlo Ratti Associati once designed a tomato factory made out of tomato jars, so it should come as no surprise that its carbon fiber museum will be built using carbon fiber. It will showcase products and detail how the versatile material is made. -
Beautiful bamboo community center is built to last
VTN Architects' Casamia Community House is the latest example of the firm's skill with bamboo. It's designed to be durable and withstand severe weather, and features an intricate arched ceiling that reaches a maximum height of almost 9 m. -
Zero Waste kitchen targets cleaner, greener cooking
Architect Ivana Steiner has created a zero-waste kitchen designed to take the effort out of living a zero-waste lifestyle. Inspired after visiting several "unpacked" shops in Vienna, she created the perfect low-fuss waste-free kitchen. -
Victorian-era railway viaduct being turned into High Line-style park
NYC's High Line elevated park has been such a success that it's been copied in a number of cities worldwide. Manchester, in England, is the latest, with plans underway to transform one of the city's former railway viaducts into a raised park. -
RIBA celebrates architectural excellence from around the globe
The Royal Institute of British Architects has announced the winning projects of its 2021 International Awards for Excellence. Consisting of 16 buildings from around the world, each one displays a commitment to superb design. -
World’s first unreinforced 3D-printed concrete bridge displayed in Venice
A first-of-its-kind 3D-printed concrete bridge has been unveiled in Venice, Italy. The bridge is a demonstration of a new 3D printing method resulting in a structure requiring no mortar or steel reinforcement. -
Subterranean garage designed to keep classic cars in top condition
Commissioned to create a private showroom for a collection of enviable cars, Arup and Unism have designed a cave-like lair for an auto enthusiast in Poland that's designed to help keep the vehicles in perfect condition. -
Sculpture 3D printed from natural materials invites sleepovers in Frankfurt
WASP, in collaboration with artist Alison Knowles, has completed the printing stage of the world’s first 3D-printed livable sculpture. “The House of Dust” will be one of 10 temporary sculptures featured at the Museum of Wiesbaden’s tinyBE exhibition. -
World's largest astronomy museum inspired by classic three-body problem
Ennead Architects has completed work on the world's largest astronomy museum. Inspired by the famous three-body problem from classical mechanics, the stunning building's curving design contains no straight lines or right angles. -
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 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. -
Luxury waterfront tower pushes its twisting glass petals skyward
Back in 2013, WilkinsonEyre won a competition to design a skyscraper on Sydney's waterfront. Eight years later, One Barangaroo is finally complete and the twisting tower offers superb views of the area, including Sydney Opera House. -
Foster + Partners drapes Greece's tallest tower in greenery
Greenery covered buildings are all the rage lately, giving city folk a taste of nature. The Marina Tower from Foster + Partners will not only grow to be the "first green high-rise building in Greece" but also the country's tallest building.
