Architecture

MVRDV has been chosen to radically renovate a disused church. The former place of worship is being transformed into a public swimming pool, complete with a movable floor that lets visitors "walk on water."

This skyscraper's extraordinary exterior is not just for show. Designers Triptyque and Architects Office have arranged the building around a concrete exoskeleton, which provides structural support and frees up floorspace inside.

Studio NiCHE has revealed its latest project, that transforms a passageway into a striking micro-studio. The apartment is part of a just-completed luxury guesthouse, and was designed to showcase how micro-living can be both stylish and sustainable.

This new timber residential tower, named 230 Royal York, is due to begin construction soon. Thanks to its innovative prefabricated wooden design, the building is expected to rise in a mere 90 days.

What looks at a glance like a hilly section of landscape is actually a new greenery covered natural history museum by BIG. The energy efficient building is being built from wood and will allow visitors to walk all over its raised form.

Construction has begun on an eye-catching new skyscraper in Miami. The 70-story tower will be defined by its wavy exterior and feature solar-panel-integrated windows to help reduce its grid-based energy usage.

Credible rumors are gaining momentum that a ridiculously tall skyscraper planned for Saudi Arabia is going ahead. If constructed, the incredibly ambitious 1.2-mile-high building will dwarf all other man-made structures.

MVRDV has completed work on an unusual new building that takes the form of a stack of boxes. Named Portlantis, the energy positive project hosts exhibition spaces and will be dismantled and recycled when its useful life comes to an end.

The Vipp Tunnel is a remarkable new building that takes the form of a concrete tunnel. It cantilevers slightly over a hill among the rugged surrounding landscape and also runs off-the-grid with solar panels.

3D-printed architecture continues to go from strength to strength, with all kinds of projects being created with the burgeoning technology. The latest example of this is a new train station that will be built in just six hours.

Part of the Ningde "Zero Carbon Island" initiative, this events center is an innovative creation that redefines public spaces. This underground structure transforms a simple viewing platform into a space that deeply connects with nature.

Zaha Hadid Architects has revealed plans for an eye-catching new skyscraper. The building's sculpted form, which twists as it rises, has a practical use, creating outdoor terrace areas for those inside.

In news that will probably be greeted with "well, duh," Saudi Arabia's Neom gigaproject is costing more than expected. It's the scale that's truly shocking, though, with a new report detailing the astronomical sums currently being spent.

Plans have been revealed for an ambitious new stadium for soccer team Manchester United that's designed by Foster + Partners. The stadium will be topped by a large covering likened to an umbrella that will improve energy efficiency.

Timber construction is booming in the USA and the latest major project to showcase this trend comes from Diller Scofidio + Renfro. The prestigious firm has designed a new wooden college tower that will rise to a height of 186 ft.