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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Luxury shipping container-based house boasts rooftop deck with hot tub
August 19, 2022The Porter is one of the most ambitious container-based houses we've seen in a while. Bob's Containers has maximized living space by installing a garage-style door that opens it up to the outside, and added features like a rooftop deck with hot tub. -
Prototype habitat explores ideas for colonizing Mars
August 19, 2022If we're going to colonize Mars, we'll need somewhere for astronauts to live. Hugh Broughton Architects is using its expertise sheltering humans in the harshest conditions on our planet to offer ideas on what shape future Mars habitats could take. -
Tini glass house gets a size increase to fit family of three
August 18, 2022Back in May, we reported on a tiny house named the Tini M that featured a compact footprint and mostly glass exterior. The designer has now followed up with the Tini 2M, which offers a new and more spacious interior layout suitable for a family. -
Nature-inspired towers will create green oasis in Chinese megacity
August 16, 2022Slated for Nanjing, China, MVRDV's upcoming Oasis Towers will add some greenery to the concrete metropolis with a pair of skyscrapers that will sport an unusual "stratified" overall form inspired by nature and covered in shrubs and trees. -
Solar facade designed to exceed office building's electricity needs
August 15, 2022Australian firm Kennon has revealed plans for an ambitious new project in Melbourne. Named 550 Spencer, the eight-story office building will produce more electricity than it requires using a cutting-edge solar facade made up of 1,182 solar panels. -
Giant rocks set to roll into downtown Milwaukee as new museum
August 11, 2022Ennead Architects has been commissioned to design an eye-catching new museum in Milwaukee. Inspired by the rugged local landscape, the building will take the form of geological formations and is slated to open in 2026. -
Energy efficient Pride center defined by extraordinary tubular design
August 10, 2022Brearley Architects and Urbanists and Grant Amon Architects recently completed Australia's first purpose-built LGBTQI+ center. It's envisioned as a series of interconnected tubes and incorporates sustainability features including solar power. -
New world's tallest timber tower crowned in the USA
August 09, 2022The Ascent, by Korb + Associates Architects, has officially been recognized as the new world's tallest timber tower. Located in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, the residential high-rise reaches an impressive maximum height of 86.6 meters. -
Greenery filled facade wraps mixed-use mobility hub
August 04, 2022MAD recently completed its first European project – but it certainly won't be its last. The firm has revealed plans for a mixed-use building in Milan, Italy, that's defined by a lush greenery covered facade intersected with polished metal staircases. -
Greenery covered tower pays tribute to Albania's national hero
August 03, 2022MVRDV has revealed a patriotic project for Albania's capital city. Officially named Tirana's Rock, the tower will reach a maximum height of 85 meters and take the overall form of a bust of Albania's national hero, Skanderbeg. -
Eye-catching undulating facade wraps Passive House high-rise
August 01, 2022MAD Architects has completed its first project in Europe. The Unic apartment building in Paris, France, is enlivened by an eye-catching curving facade, is impressively energy efficient and has been constructed to exacting Passive House standards. -
One-of-a-kind minimalist retreat built using concrete box culverts
July 29, 2022Sleeping in a culvert generally means you've fallen on hard times, but that's not the case with this unique project by Nendo. The minimalist dwelling is built using the precast concrete box culverts usually used to construct waterways and tunnels. -
Alibaba's blocky HQ focuses on workspace flexibility and energy efficiency
July 29, 2022SOM has revealed its new headquarters for Chinese e-commerce giant Alibaba. Featuring a chunky form meant to resemble a cloud, it will boast some carefully considered sustainability features and will be flexible and future-proof. -
New living wall uses recycled materials for better growing conditions
July 27, 2022Plant-covered "living walls" are becoming increasingly popular, as they look nice, produce oxygen, and (when outdoors) help keep buildings cool. A relatively new one is claimed to be more plant-friendly, plus it's made of recycled materials. -
The incredible plan for a 170-km-long skyscraper in the Saudi desert
July 26, 2022Saudi Arabia has revealed plans for an architecture project so ambitious that it almost beggars belief. The Line project is envisioned as a 170-km-long skyscraper home to approximately 9 million people – or around the same as the population of NYC.
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