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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Mercedes-Benz takes the wraps off upcoming Dubai supertall skyscraper
February 01, 2024Following the sneak preview of its upcoming residential tower last month, Mercedes-Benz has now fully unveiled the ambitious project, officially revealing what the supertall skyscraper will actually look like. -
Italian airport terminal to produce wine with rooftop vineyard
January 31, 2024Rafael Viñoly Architects has revealed plans for a remarkable new airport terminal. Located in Florence, Italy, its design riffs on the local tradition of wine production and will feature a green roof with a working vineyard. -
Manhattan tower boosts floorspace with dramatically cantilevering form
January 30, 2024Marin Architects has revealed plans for an eye-catching new tower in Manhattan, New York City, that will cleverly navigate local planning laws and boost its available floorspace with a dramatically cantilevering form that juts out 25 ft. -
Luxury wildlife tourism district planned for Saudi Arabia
January 26, 2024As the country undergoes an unprecedented construction boom, yet another ambitious new development has been revealed for Saudi Arabia. Named Zardun, the project will create a new wildlife park, with three boutique hotels and a visitor center. -
World's tallest spokeless Ferris wheel to offer bird's eye view of Seoul
January 26, 2024UNStudio has revealed plans to build the world's tallest spokeless Ferris wheel in Seoul, South Korea. The unusual structure will take the form of two intersecting rings, with pods revolving around them to offer superb views of the area. -
Duplex renovation puts playful spin on family living
January 25, 2024Commissioned to renovate a residence in Montreal, Canada, Indee Design decided on a lighthearted approach. The result, named Atelier Chabot, is described as a playhouse for kids and adults, and boasts a slide, climbing wall, and netted area. -
Huge Dubai skyscraper bids for world's second-tallest status
January 24, 2024Plans have been revealed for a remarkably ambitious skyscraper that could potentially become the world's new second-tallest building. Named the Burj Azizi, the tower is currently under construction in Dubai. -
Oklahoma skyscraper gets redesign to become USA's new tallest building
January 23, 2024Oklahoma's Boardwalk at Bricktown was recently revealed as the upcoming second-tallest skyscraper in the USA. Designer AO is now aiming for even greater heights though, and has created an ambitious redesign to make it the country's new tallest tower. -
Chinese shopping mall topped by world's largest indoor ski center
January 22, 202410 Design is creating a huge new mixed-use shopping mall in China. The building will allow visitors to hit the slopes when they're done shopping, using what the firm calls the world's largest indoor ski center. -
Cliff-hanging stadium planned for Saudi Arabia's Qiddiya giga-project
January 19, 2024Following the unveiling of its esports arena for Saudi Arabia's gigantic Qiddiya development, Populous has revealed plans for a high-tech stadium for the giga-project too. It will be situated on the edge of a cliffside and feature a flexible design. -
Glazed tower embraces the outdoors with breezy tree-filled interior
January 15, 2024MVRDV has revealed plans for a new tower in Chengdu, China. Rising to 150 m tall, it will be arranged around a large full-height atrium filled with greenery that will help the interior maintain a comfortable temperature naturally. -
Lush plant-filled airport terminal is powered by renewable energy
January 11, 2024SOM's new airport terminal in India provides weary travelers with a lush interior that's filled with plants and trees, and is made from natural materials like bamboo and stone. Impressively, all of its power needs are met by renewable energy. -
Huge Oklahoma skyscraper will be USA's second-tallest building
January 10, 2024Plans for a huge new supertall skyscraper have been revealed for Oklahoma City. Assuming it goes ahead as expected, it will be the second-tallest skyscraper in the United States – as well as the second-tallest in the entire Western Hemisphere. -
Eye-catching rippling arts center makes waves in China
January 05, 2024MAD Architects has revealed plans for a new mixed-use development in Foshan, China. The Nanhai Arts Center's unusual design is informed by its lakeside location and is envisioned as a large rippling wave of water. -
Mercedes-Benz skyscraper adds some automotive style to Dubai skyline
January 04, 2024The hottest trend in automotive design is... architecture, apparently. Mercedes-Benz is the latest vehicle company to get serious about residential construction and is planning a new supertall skyscraper that will be constructed in Dubai.
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