Architecture
Advances in materials and design continue to expand the architect's playbook with buildings that reach for the skies or let us live under it. New Atlas brings you the latest developments.
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We now have a completion date for what will be the world's tallest skyscraper – and it's coming sooner than you might think. The amazing structure is expected to be finished by 2028 and will rise to a height of 3,303 ft in Saudi Arabia. -
A video has been released that reveals the build progress of Saudi Arabia's 170-km-long city sized skyscraper rising in the desert. The scale is incredibly ambitious and The Line is expected to be home to around 9 million people once complete. -
Neom, the extraordinarily ambitious 10,200-square-mile (26,500-sq-km) urban area with a US$1.5-trillion budget planned for the northern tip of the Red Sea is apparently still happening, and Saudi Arabia is providing the pictures and video to prove it.
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December 10, 2024The audacious bid to build what will be the USA's tallest skyscraper in Oklahoma City has hit a snag. Shortly before construction was due to begin, it has reportedly been delayed following concerns from airport officials. -
December 04, 2024Shipping containers continue to provide inspiration for architects worldwide. The latest example of this is the Klabu, by MVRDV, which is an easily transportable and solar-powered sports club for refugees. -
December 02, 2024Saudi Arabia has inaugurated an ambitious new driverless transit system, which is hailed as the longest in the world. Measuring 109 miles in length, it includes an eye-catching station by Zaha Hadid Architects. -
December 01, 2024Nobody could accuse NOA and Atelier4 of playing it safe with the Puzzle Tirana tower. Envisioned as a vertical village, this extraordinary building's exterior will be formed from stacked house shapes. -
November 29, 2024Memorably described as "living hell" by Johnny Cash, San Quentin is one of the USA's most infamous prisons. However, it's now receiving a Nordic-themed makeover that will focus on fostering a calming, campus-like atmosphere of rehabilitation. -
November 24, 2024OODA continues to make its mark on Tirana, Albania, with yet another eye-catching project. Named Ndarja, it's envisioned as a square high-rise building that has been pulled apart to create a pair of towers. -
November 20, 2024Situated in Yangpo Village atop the Gaoligong Mountains, the Nujiang Grand Canyon Bookstore blends contemporary architecture with nature. Offering panoramic views of the Nujiang River, the innovative project connects modern design with local heritage. -
November 20, 2024The incredible rate of construction in Saudi Arabia shows no sign of slowing. A new stadium, which is designed to resemble a seed germinating in the desert, has been revealed for Riyadh and will be one of the world's largest once complete. -
November 12, 2024As work continues on Saudi Arabia's futuristic mirrored megacity, the Line, government authorities have given an update on the progress so far and named the architects in charge of making this desert dream a reality. -
November 08, 2024This year's World Building of the Year has been announced during the World Architecture Festival in Singapore. Australia's Darlington Public School, by fjcstudio, got the nod for its sensitive and inclusive approach to early learning. -
November 06, 2024High-profile architecture studio BIG has designed its own headquarters in Denmark. Featuring a concrete exterior that's wrapped in a large spiraling staircase, the building also boasts impressive energy efficiency. -
November 04, 2024Reaching a height of 164 ft in eastern China, the Sun Tower, by OPEN Architecture, cuts a remarkable figure on the shoreline. The curving observation tower functions like a massive sundial and marks the changing of the seasons. -
November 01, 2024Work is currently underway on an extremely slim new skyscraper in Dubai. Despite its supertall height of 1,246 ft, the building will be just one apartment wide – or 73 ft. Residence pricing starts at just under $5 million. -
October 29, 2024We've seen a lot of crazy renders and heard big promises but Saudi Arabia has now finally delivered on the first part of its incredible Neom giga-project. Sindalah provides an ultra-exclusive luxury island getaway for a select number of guests. -
October 23, 2024Saudi Arabia is currently busy constructing yet another amazing skyscraper, named the Mukaab. Taking the form of a supertall cube, new information has been released that details the build progress so far and the sheer scale of the project.
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