Architecture

In news that will probably be greeted with "well, duh," Saudi Arabia's Neom gigaproject is costing more than expected. It's the scale that's truly shocking, though, with a new report detailing the astronomical sums currently being spent.

Plans have been revealed for an ambitious new stadium for soccer team Manchester United that's designed by Foster + Partners. The stadium will be topped by a large covering likened to an umbrella that will improve energy efficiency.

Timber construction is booming in the USA and the latest major project to showcase this trend comes from Diller Scofidio + Renfro. The prestigious firm has designed a new wooden college tower that will rise to a height of 186 ft.

Zaha Hadid Architects has revealed plans for a pair of eye-catching towers. Featuring a futuristic swooping glazed and metal design, the buildings will rise upwards from a shared base and provide views of a nearby volcano.

Leading 3D-printing firm Icon has revealed plans to build a dozen new residences in Austin, Texas. The homes will feature an eye-catching mix of cutting-edge 3D printing and traditional building techniques, and will have two levels.

House W is a family home that takes the form of a barn split into two areas and joined by glazing. Its energy efficient design, which includes solar panels, allows it to generate almost twice as much power as it requires annually.

This impressively sustainable fish market is topped by a huge timber roof. It weighs 2,500 tons and consists of 594 individual engineered wood beams, topped by aluminum panels designed to resemble fish scales.

Zaha Hadid Architects has revealed plans for a futuristic-looking cultural center. The eye-catching building will be defined by a sculpted aluminum facade that's designed with local wind conditions in mind.

Following the tragic partial collapse of Baltimore's Francis Scott Key Bridge in early 2024 due to a container ship collision, a new plan has been put in place to build its replacement, which is designed to last for 100 years.

The recent renovation of the Qingdao Mixc's Phase I and II Connection Area represents a bold statement of innovative design. Within Beyond Studio reimagines the integration of leisure and commerce by incorporating a sky-high skatepark.

What was supposed to be luxury high-rise living in NYC, with a sweet view overlooking the East River, turned into a financial fiasco and a construction blame game that put a halt to the potentially unfixable leaning tower described as banana-shaped.

A decade after it was revealed, London's "super sewer" is now finally complete. The mega-project is expected to revolutionize the handling of waste in the British capital, boosting the capacity of its 150-year-old sewer system significantly.

Located in Thandarai, India, Vaazh House merges cultural heritage with contemporary design to create a space that is deeply connected to its surroundings. The residence incorporates a perforated curved wall that acts as a dynamic climatic buffer.

When you think of bamboo, you probably don't think of sea-spanning bridges or world records or typhoons, but it's been eight years and the bamboo is just fine.

Dubai authorities have revealed an ambitious plan to build what they call the world's tallest resort, an incredible new 328-ft-tall attraction that will incorporate waterfalls, swimming pools, and the world's largest indoor botanical gardens.