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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Former Red Sea desalination plant set to become one-of-a-kind museum
March 22, 2023Saudi Arabia is currently undergoing a huge development push to help turn the country into a tourism hotspot. As part of this effort, Heatherwick Studio is transforming a former desalination plant on the Jeddah waterfront into a one-of-a-kind museum. -
Recycled plastic bottles and mud help form remarkable twisting residence
March 21, 2023Likened to a snake coiling under a rock on a hot day, the Chuzhi house is defined by its intricate twisting roof. The ambitious residence was constructed using sustainable building techniques, including the use of 4,000 recycled plastic bottles. -
World's largest spokeless Ferris wheel to become striking gateway to Seoul
March 20, 2023The Seoul Metropolitan Government has revealed plans to build the world's largest spokeless Ferris wheel. The huge metallic ring will rise an impressive 180 m over the South Korean landscape, and host almost 1,500 passengers per hour. -
Icon takes the initiative with affordable 3D-printed homes competition
March 15, 2023Leading 3D printing firm Icon has revealed an ambitious competition that aims to revolutionize affordable housing. Named Initiative 99, it will solicit designs for 3D-printed homes that can be constructed for under $99,000. -
Eye-catching TV station HQ arranged to resemble stacked film reels
March 13, 2023There's a construction boom going on in Albania at the moment that has resulted in a large number of unusual buildings. The latest project will create a new headquarters for a TV station that will take the form of stacked film reels. -
Icon brings 3D-printed starchitect design to the Texas desert
March 09, 2023Leading 3D-printed architecture firm Icon continues to push forward its cutting-edge building tech with a development in Texas. Created in collaboration with the Bjarke Ingels Group, El Cosmico will consist of campground and facilities, plus housing. -
Master of understatement David Chipperfield wins 2023 Pritzker Prize
March 08, 2023David Chipperfield has been declared the 2023 Laureate of the Pritzker Architecture Prize, the most prestigious award in architecture. The judges lauded his "subtle yet powerful" body of work, which spans four decades and over one hundred projects. -
AIA Architecture Awards celebrates America's finest designs
March 07, 2023The AIA has revealed the winners of its 2023 Architecture Awards, which showcases 16 projects, including an energy efficient ferry terminal and a school that's carefully shaped to respond to its desert surroundings. -
One-of-a-kind footbridge tumbles over to let boats pass
March 03, 2023Admittedly, this footbridge isn't the easiest, nor the most practical way to get people from one side of a river to another – but it might be one of the most creative. The unique crossing rolls 180 degrees to make space for boats to pass under it. -
Incredible home tears down the walls to embrace jungle living
March 02, 2023Few homes commit to the idea of a semi-outdoor living experience quite like the Open Jungle House. The unique residence doesn't have traditional walls or glazing, meaning it's open to the elements – and all wildlife – in the Costa Rican jungle. -
Bentley brings car-like luxury to UK's largest live music arena
February 28, 2023Bentley is best known for its luxury cars, but maybe it'll eventually be synonymous with luxury architecture too. Following its plans for a skyscraper, the firm has now designed a member's club inside the UK's largest live music arena. -
Underground library at sustainable farm is filled with surprises
February 28, 2023The Underground Library can be found beneath a grassy knoll located in Chiba, Japan. The innovative project was designed to offer patrons a reflective literature experience, while sitting in harmony with the surrounding natural spaces. -
Wild and wonderful designs hit the beach in wintry Toronto
February 28, 2023Each year, the Winter Stations competition transforms beach lifeguard stations in Toronto into temporary structures. The winners for 2023 have now been revealed and consist of an eclectic collection of huts, art installations, and simple shelters. -
Heatherwick Studio makes space for play with plant-filled school
February 27, 2023Heatherwick Studio has been hired to create its first school. Responding to a cramped site in Tokyo, it has designed a greenery filled building with an unusual layout that will provide outdoor learning areas and generous playground space. -
Casa Annunziata is the kind of glass house you could actually live in
February 24, 2023A lot of glass houses aren't really built with practicality or comfort in mind, but Casa Annunziata is different. The luxury home features a stylish modernist design that offers the benefits of lots of glass, while addressing some of the drawbacks.
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