Architecture

Whether you think "architecture should speak of its time and place, but yearn for timelessness," like Frank Gehry, or that "architecture is not an inspirational business, it's a rational procedure to do sensible and hopefully beautiful things; that's all," like Harry Seidler, 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.

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MAD's snowflake-shaped airport terminal references China's chilly north

Adam Williams May 24, 2019

MAD Architects has revealed a striking airport terminal project that references the bitterly cold conditions in Harbin, China. Conceived for the existing Harbin Taiping International Airport, the Harbin Airport T3 resembles a giant snowflake.

Harbin Airport T3's design references Harbin’s geography and harsh cold climate

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Mixed-use office building brings a little countryside to the city

Adam Williams May 24, 2019

Carlo Ratti Associati (CRA) is planning to bring something of the Italian countryside to inner-city Milan with its Vitae project. The eye-catching building will host research facilities, offices and a restaurant, and will be covered in greenery, including a vineyard.

Construction of Vitae will begin later this year

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London's High Line-style elevated park to rise with the Tide

Adam Williams May 23, 2019

New York City's High Line elevated park proved such a good idea that it's since been replicated around the world, including Seoul's Seouullo and Sydney's Goods Line. Londoners will soon be able to enjoy something similar too, courtesy of Diller Scofidio + Renfro and Neiheiser Argyros.

The Tide is designed by Diller Scofidio + Renfro, the firm behind the first phase of ...

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London calling: The best new buildings in UK's capital

Adam Williams May 22, 2019

The Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) has revealed the winners of the RIBA London Award 2019, which consists of 47 examples of the UK capital's finest new architecture, including compact houses, light-filled schools and sympathetic restoration projects.

Coal Drops Yard, by Heatherwick Studio, is one of the 47 winners of the RIBA London ...

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Zaha Hadid-designed stadium kicks off in Qatar

Adam Williams May 20, 2019

Qatar's Al Wakrah Stadium has officially been inaugurated and hosted its first soccer game. Designed by the late Zaha Hadid, with longtime collaborator Patrik Schumacher, its sculpted form is inspired by a type of local boat and it's meant to keep spectators and players cool even in the summer heat.

Zaha Hadid Architects, along with Aecom, was commissioned to design the stadium for the 2022 FIFA ...

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Luxury prefabricated treehouse revealed at the RHS Chelsea Flower Show

Bridget Borgobello May 19, 2019

UK treehouse architectural firm, Blue Forest has revealed its prefabricated luxury treehouse exhibit as part of this year’s RHS Chelsea Flower Show. The treehouse is designed as a magical hideaway, inspiring visitors to reconnect with their inner child.

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Green-roofed cabin fits neatly into the forest

Adam Williams May 17, 2019

MAPA Architects has been producing its Minimod line of prefabricated homes for several years now. The firm's latest project involved it overcoming difficult conditions in southern Brazil to install an appealing green-roofed retreat in the forest.

The Curucaca is located in a small forest clearing in southern Brazil

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Gallery: A pictorial journey through the work of acclaimed architect I.M. Pei

Rich Haridy May 16, 2019

Iconic architect I.M Pei has died at the age of 102. Pei was one of the most prolific and influential architects of the last century. His legacy includes the controversial pyramid renovation of the Louvre and an incredible geometric take on Islamic architecture in the Museum of Islamic Art.

The National Gallery of Art East Building in Washington was over a decade in the making ...

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Yellow House takes modular housing to the treetops

Bridget Borgobello May 16, 2019

Located in the beautiful forest setting in Chile, Yellow House from architect Alejandro Soffia is a treehouse-inspired prefab home that proposes a comfortable and economic housing model for the future.

Alejandro Soffia architectural studio created this innovative family "treehouse" home using a series of prefabricated modules

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Striking museum designed to resemble mankind's earliest tools

Adam Williams May 16, 2019

Daniel Libeskind's firm Studio Libeskind has unveiled plans for a striking new museum in Kenya that's intended to resemble hand axe tools made by early man. Aiming for a 2024 opening, the museum will explore the history of humans, the science behind climate change and evolution, and more.

Construction on Ngaren: The Museum of Humankind is due to begin in 2022 and is expected ...