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.
Top News
-
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.
Load More
Latest News
-
December 25, 2024With 2025 approaching, it's time to take a look back at some of our favorite architecture of this year. From a skinny residence, to a pair of skyscrapers joined by a bridge, here's our selection of the best buildings from the past 12 months. -
December 22, 2024As Saudi Arabia continues to reshape its desert landscape with an incredible number of ambitious construction projects, it has employed some high-tech robotic help to increase efficiency and speed things up. -
December 20, 2024In the heart of Monaco’s coastline, a new vision of urban development has come to life. Dubbed the Mareterra project, this floating eco-district was officially completed this month, setting an unprecedented global benchmark. -
December 19, 2024Leading 3D printing firm Icon has revealed plans to create an ambitious new 3D-printed community for homeless people in Texas. The project will provide 100 safe and comfortable residences to those who need them most. -
December 18, 2024If you were to compile a list of walkable cities, the scorching desert metropolis of Dubai would probably rank pretty low. However, this will soon change with an extensive network of walkways, including raised and air-conditioned footpaths. -
December 17, 2024Watching motorsport from the comfort of your own home is all well and good, but there's nothing quite like being there in person. These amazing new residences offer the best of both worlds and overlook the iconic British race circuit Silverstone. -
December 16, 2024The Shard has stood as both the UK and Western Europe's tallest skyscraper for over a decade, however, an ambitious new supertall named 1 Undershaft has been given the thumbs-up in London that will match its height. -
December 12, 2024UK-based architectural designer Antony Gibbon has introduced his latest concept: the Burl Treehouse. This series of rounded treehouse pods offers guests a unique way to experience a nature getaway, while also prioritizing sustainability. -
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.
Load More