Architecture

A new tower is set to make a major impact on the skyline in Toronto, Canada. One Bloor West is nearing completion and has officially surpassed 984 ft, making it the country's first supertall skyscraper. And it's going to get even taller.

How do you relocate an entire city block with 100-year-old brick buildings on it so you can build a multi-level subterranean shopping center, parking lot and subway connections underneath? With robots, of course.

As construction continues on Bentley's car-elevating skyscraper, the luxury automaker has taken the wraps off its penthouse. The plush residence goes big on comfort and amenities – though has a price tag to match.

Work recently completed on yet another extraordinary luxury getaway in Saudi Arabia. Named Shebara Resort, the development features a collection of futuristic pod-like villas that appear to float above the Red Sea.

Zaha Hadid Architects has been commissioned to design an entire new city in Sharjah, United Arab Emirates. The Khalid Bin Sultan City will transform the landscape with a large oasis-like park at its center and will focus on comfort and walkability.

A team made up of some of architecture's biggest names has completed a new energy efficient airport. The building is defined by a sculpted ceiling that shades passengers and creates a pleasant dappled lighting effect.

Some 14 years after it was first revealed, the ambitious plan to create a self-filtering floating pool in a New York City river is now finally under construction. + Pool is expected to begin initial testing in 2026.

Dubai is full of amazing skyscrapers, but a new project by Deyaar Development looks set to turn heads even there. Soaring to an ambitious height of 1,459 ft, the tower will contain luxurious residences, including a palace fit for an Arabian prince.

Saudi Arabia and Egypt are reportedly planning to build a bridge across the Red Sea to connect the two countries. The ambitious proposal is part of an effort to boost tourism and trade, and to support Saudi's ongoing Neom giga-project.

The US already boasts the world record for tallest timber building and is now set to beat it. Construction of Neutral 1005 N Edison St is due to begin in a few days in Milwaukee, and will become the world's tallest timber tower when complete.

MVRDV has revealed plans for a striking new residential tower. Appropriately named Out of the Box, the project is defined by a bold blocky design and a cantilevered facade that creates outdoor areas and increases indoor living space.

The newly redesigned Avenir skyscraper has been revealed for New York City. Now rising to a maximum height of 785 ft, the mixed-use glazed tower will be anchored by an eye-catching wavy base.

A consortium of researchers from four European countries is developing a way to tattoo microbes on the exterior of buildings. These "living tattoos" will be able to suck carbon out of the air, protect the buildings, and even make them glow.

85 Design has completed a unique slim dwelling that's part home, part office, and an entirely a new vision for sustainable living. The project rethinks how small buildings can meet today’s climate challenges.

An ambitious new development is planned to tackle the need for new housing. Envisioned for a disused dock space, it will create 100 new prefabricated homes and become the largest floating community in Europe.