Architecture

Work is well underway on a large new project in Chengdu, China, by Zaha Hadid Architects. Once complete, the Unicorn Island masterplan will create living and working space for Chinese and international startups in the firm's signature style.

The American Institute of Architects has declared the 2020 Interior Architecture Awards winners. This year's selection includes a Google office, a museum extension, and an accessible renovation of a modernist office building.

RMJM, which designed Europe's tallest skyscraper, the Lakhta Center, was recently chosen to create an unusual project in China. The Xiangjiang Gate will rise to a maximum height of 177 m (580 ft) and consist of two twisting towers that join together.

Sky Green, designed by WOHA and located in Taichung, Taiwan, features a large amount of trees and plants, and offers occupants the use of terrace areas that are envisioned as a pleasant escape from the bustle of city life.

The Mount Sinai Kyabirwa Surgical Facility is a superb project in Uganda that provides locals with access to much-needed surgical treatment. The facility makes good use of off-grid technology, including solar panels and rainwater collection systems.

Henning Larsen recently revealed its plan for an entire timber neighborhood. Assuming it's built, the Fælledby development will house 7,000 people in an idyllic nature-filled community in Copenhagen, Denmark.

Herzog & de Meuron has revealed plans for an eye-catching museum in China. Inspired by the world's longest canal, it will feature a mountain-like building at its center and be defined by a glazed facade that's meant to bring to mind a river.

Toyota is clearing some 175 acres of land in the shadow of Mt. Fuji to build and test a ground-up, solar- and hydrogen-powered smart city prototype full of autonomous vehicles, subterranean deliveries, domestic robots and other high-tech goodies.

Back in 2016, Zaha Hadid Architects unveiled a wooden stadium for the English soccer team Forest Green Rovers. Now, having finally received planning permission on the second attempt, the ambitious sustainable project is set to go ahead.

Residential architecture is one of the most diverse areas we cover. Reflecting this, our selection of 2019's best houses runs the gamut from a multi-million dollar floating home to low-cost social housing.

3D printing specialist Apis Cor has completed what it calls the world's largest 3D-printed building. Located in Dubai, the basic structure of the administrative building was constructed using just one 3D printer, though involvement of human builders was significant.

Hong Kong based architectural firm A Work of Substance has recently transformed four shipping containers into a stunning two-story office suite. The project will be used as a marketing suite, and offers six different spaces available for use.