Architecture

The versatility of shipping containers ensures that architects never run out of ideas for using them as a building blocks. This example, by Atelier-r, uses a pair of the metal boxes to form a unique observation tower.

BIG's recently completed California college building showcases the firm's knack for producing eye-catching architecture. The project is made up of stacked concrete rectangular forms that are topped by a large solar panel array.

A new landmark has opened in Dubai that brings together desert architecture and forest living. The Ghaf Woods Experience Centre serves as an introduction to what's being described as the city’s first forest-integrated residential community.

Hugh Broughton Architects is no stranger to designing for extreme environments and the British firm has now been commissioned to deliver a series of upgrades for Australia's Davis Station in Antarctica.

The extraordinary Ark Nova concert hall was designed by sculptor Sir Anish Kapoor and Pritzker Prize-winning architect Arata Isozaki. The structure resembles a giant purple donut and can accommodate up to 500 visitors.

At a glance, you might be forgiven for assuming that MVRDV's upcoming Nature Rocks! is a cluster of naturally formed boulders. Look closer, however, and you'll see a number of concrete buildings carefully designed to blend in with the landscape.

Most modern timber towers feature a concrete core for stability. However, the Fyrtornet office tower rises to an impressive height of 169 ft without the need for concrete, highlighting the sustainable possibilities of timber construction.

In an impressive engineering accomplishment, one of Sweden's most important churches has been painstakingly moved to make way for a mine expansion. The church was jacked up and placed on wheels and then relocated 3 miles to another part of town.

3D-printed housing continues to grow in popularity in the USA. The latest example of this consists of two 3D-printed homes in Colorado that showcase the impressive speed and resilience of the burgeoning construction technology.

Most 3D-printed houses we cover are either arranged on one floor or have an upper floor added later using a timber shell. However, this recent example was entirely 3D-printed across both floors in just 18 hours.

The Legends Tower, the audacious bid to build the USA's new tallest skyscraper in Oklahoma, has faced delays and uncertainty. However, its developer tells us that initial construction work will begin later this year.

This eye-catching tower offers a welcome change from glass and concrete high-rise buildings with its lush exterior. It hosts hundreds of trees and tens of thousands of plants, making life more pleasant for those who live inside.

Icon has begun work on three affordable 3D-printed homes in Austin, Texas, for low-income individuals. Each of the residences features a compact layout, with a modern interior that's spread over two floors.

The Italian government has given the green light to an incredibly ambitious plan to connect Sicily and mainland Italy with the world's longest suspension bridge. Measuring a length of 2.24 miles, the project is expected to be completed in 2032.

Defined by its eye-catching use of interlocking volumes, The Nest, by Daria Sheina Studio, is a prefabricated cabin nestled in the remote North American wilderness. The home runs off-the-grid and provides a quiet escape for its owners.