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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Whale-shaped marine observatory reveals life below the waves
Baca Architects has been hired to lead the design of the new Australian Underwater Discovery Centre. The whale-like building will be situated 2 km out at sea and partially submerged, offering visitors a view of life below the waves. -
Europe's most sustainable floating village gets striking new addition
Dutch architectural studio i29 has recently completed a striking eco-friendly floating home, as part of the Schoonschip floating village in Amsterdam. The unique floating community boasts a collective of 46 sustainably designed homes. -
Soccer stadium with fuselage facade scheduled for 2025 landing
Populous is putting an aeronautical spin on a soccer stadium with a €100 million renovation of the Stade de la Meinau. It will boost capacity, improve sustainability and incorporate old airplane fuselages for shading. -
Lobster shells inspire stronger 3D-printed concrete
By mimicking the curvy patterns found on lobster shells, scientists at Australia’s RMIT University have come up with 3D printing technique for concrete that affords it greater strength and could let taller and more complex structures be built. -
A bad year for big buildings: CTBUH's Year in Review
The COVID-19 pandemic is largely to blame for a second consecutive year of decline in the number of new tall buildings built worldwide, according to the Council on Tall Buildings and Urban Habitat's annual Year in Review. -
High Line expansion will take more feet off busy New York streets
New York City's High Line is slated to be expanded following an announcement by New York Governor Andrew Cuomo. The project aims to improve pedestrian access in the area and its first phase will reportedly cost roughly $60 million. -
Disused airport runway takes flight as public park
Sasaki has transformed a dilapidated airport runway in Shanghai, China, into a public park. The project retains elements of the original airport while integrating sustainable design like recycled materials and rainwater collection. -
Remarkable mixed-use home built using bamboo and recycled plastic
Realrich Architecture Workshop made use of plastic, bamboo, and stone to create a remarkable three-story family home in Indonesia. The project also features a series of additional outbuildings, including one planned for use as a school. -
Champs-Élysées redesign turns Paris streets from gray to green
Paris mayor Anne Hidalgo has said "Oui" to a plan to transform the French capital's Champs-Élysées area. The project, headed by PCA-Stream, will involve the planting of thousands of plants and trees, turning the city streets from gray to green. -
ZHA wants to enliven the Shenzhen skyline with striking joined towers
Zaha Hadid Architects has never been content to put out safe, boring designs, and its latest project is no exception. Tower C is conceived as two eye-catching connected towers incorporating lots of greenery and sustainable design elements. -
MAD's massive train station blends old and new
Construction is underway on an ambitious new project by MAD Architects. It will involve the creation of an underground train station and the rebuilding of a historic train station building, as well as re-landscaping public park space. -
Zaha Hadid Architects' student housing to rise on hilly Hong Kong site
Zaha Hadid Architects, in collaboration with local firm Leigh & Orange, has unveiled its design for new student residences in Hong Kong. Due for completion in 2023, the project will incorporate solar panels and overcome a tricky hillside site.
