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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MVRDV stacks offset boxes for sustainable harbor visitor center
MVRDV has designed an eye-catching building for Rotterdam named the Harbour Experience Centre that takes the form of five stacked boxes, and will include sustainable design such as solar and wind power, as well as extensive use of recycled materials. -
Amazing video shows 10-story high-rise built in a day
Prefabricated buildings are designed to be put together very quickly, but you'd be hard-pressed to find a building that goes up as quickly as this recently completed 10-story high-rise by China's Broad Group, which was assembled in just over a day. -
That's a wrap: Plan calls for the Arc de Triomphe to be covered in fabric
One of Europe's most recognizable landmarks, the Arc de Triomphe in Paris, is set to receive a dramatic temporary makeover. The entire monument will be wrapped in fabric following plans originally envisioned by late artists Christo and Jeanne-Claude. -
3D-printed home envisioned as blueprint for affordable housing
3D printing has the potential to construct houses faster and cheaper than with traditional building techniques, and Habitat for Humanity is making a 3D-printed home in the US that it hopes will be a blueprint for affordable housing. -
Modern modular hotel comes delivered on the back of a truck
Studio Puisto has completed a modular eco-hotel concept, made up of three U-shaped dwellings located in Finland's Kytäjä Golf. Each prefabricated module hosts three suites and is designed to be transported on the back of a standard truck. -
RMJM turns office workers into cave dwellers with Istanbul high-rise
RMJM is creating a new headquarters for Turkish manufacturing firm Sanko. Inspired by the region's caves, it will feature solar power and rainwater collection, plus a focus on natural cooling to reduce air-conditioning needs. -
Energy efficient travel center to be housed under a BIG roof
Bjarke Ingels Group has revealed plans for a new travel center in Västerås, Sweden. The project will host the city's transport infrastructure services under an eye-catching roof that also integrates sustainability features like solar power. -
Zaha Hadid Architects to help bring Hyperloop to Italy
There's a lot of excitement around Hyperloop at the moment, and Zaha Hadid Architects has announced it plans to help bring the burgeoning transportation tech to Italy, teaming up with Hyperloop Italia to make it happen. -
Studio Gang's One Hundred tower angles for improved light and views
Work has finally been completed on Studio Gang's One Hundred tower. The remarkable residential high-rise is defined by an angled exterior that juts outward, creating balcony spaces for some of the residents and maximizing daylight and views inside. -
Energy efficient Ikea store conceived as green lounge for Copenhagen
A new Ikea store planned for Copenhagen will feature a public rooftop park along with the usual selection of flatpack furniture. Designed by Dorte Mandrup, it will also boast significant energy efficient design, including a solar panel array. -
Foster + Partners transforms historic Rome building into Apple Store
Foster + Partners' latest project sees the high-profile British firm reprise its winning partnership with Apple to design a new store in Rome. It modernizes a 19th century building while taking great care to restore original artwork found inside. -
AIA Housing Awards highlights best new American homes
The American Institute of Architects has revealed the recipients of its annual Housing Awards. This year's selection includes a house and office that received an energy efficient renovation, and a beach house that meets awkward zoning requirements.
