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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Lush green-roofed winery disappears into rolling landscape
June 05, 2023The Gurdau Winery, by Aleš Fiala, was only completed recently but the project has already taken its place among the vineyards remarkably well. As its green roof continues to mature, it will almost vanish into the lush landscape. -
Energy efficient Bench Headquarters cuts its carbon footprint
May 31, 2023Foster + Partners has revealed plans for a new HQ for clothing brand Bench. The office tower has been designed to respond to the local climate and seismicity, while also minimizing its grid-based electricity usage. -
Starchitect-designed off-grid island paradise heads to auction
May 30, 2023If you've ever dreamed of owning a starchitect-designed private island, now could be your chance. BIG has joined forces with clothier Vollebak to plan a self-sufficient island getaway that will be going up for auction to the highest bidder. -
Over 90% of this energy-efficient office can be dismantled and reused
May 29, 2023MVRDV has completed its energy-efficient Matrix One laboratory and office. The project showcases a forward-thinking design that focuses on flexibility, and has a demountable structure that allows over 90% of its building materials to be reused. -
Termite mounds an inspiration for future climate-regulating buildings
May 28, 2023Looking to nature can provide inspiration, especially in construction. Researchers studied the complex internal structure of a termite mound in hopes that we can one day construct to a building that can regulate its own internal climate. -
Tree-covered tower's lush exterior equivalent to 2.5 acres of forest
May 26, 2023Stefano Boeri Architetti's Wonderwoods Vertical Forest is nearing completion in the Netherlands. The tower will be covered in thousands of plants and hundreds of trees, which the firm says is equal to around 2.5 acres of forest. -
Bugatti's amazing tower will allow owners to drive up to their penthouses
May 25, 2023Bugatti is the latest luxury automotive brand to dive head-first into architectural design, revealing plans for an amazing new tower in Dubai that will include car elevators, allowing penthouse owners to drive right up to their suites. -
Tiny timber research center provides treetop view of forest life
May 23, 2023Students have built a research center to enable scientists to monitor bird life and climate change in a Spanish forest. The simple shelter takes its place remarkably well among the trees and was constructed from sustainably sourced timber. -
Asia's largest timber building an eco-friendly class act
May 19, 2023Work was recently completed on what's being hailed as the largest mass timber building in Asia. Designed by Toyo Ito, the project features impressive green design, including solar panels that produce more electricity than it requires. -
Concrete shelter puts a starchitect spin on emergency housing
May 17, 2023Sir Norman Foster is typically associated with huge projects like supertall skyscrapers, but his latest design sees the architect tackle something much more modest, creating a safe and sturdy shelter for displaced people in collaboration with Holcim. -
Former oil refinery transformed into mixed-use sustainable powerhouse
May 16, 2023As we transition away from fossil fuel use, what should we do with all the old infrastructure? MVRDV offers one answer with its plan to transform a former oil refinery into a sustainable mixed-use development that produces more power than it needs. -
Curving data center to be Europe's largest 3D-printed building
May 15, 20233D-printed architecture has gone from strength to strength over the past few years and the latest notable advance comes from Germany, where an ambitious new data center is under construction that's hailed as Europe's largest 3D-printed building. -
Jenga-like high-rise to blend city and country living
May 11, 2023A country residence and a city apartment offer two very different kinds of living experiences, but MVRDV hopes to combine the two with Ziel. It's envisioned as a series of stacked villas and will incorporate significant greenery and social areas. -
Shimmering modern art museum riffs on Istanbul's maritime roots
May 10, 2023Renowned architect Renzo Piano's firm has completed a new energy efficient museum in Istanbul. The building responds to the waterfront site with an eye-catching aluminum and glass exterior that references the city's maritime history. -
Stunning skyscraper curves so it won't leave neighbors in the shade
May 05, 2023MAD Architects' upcoming skyscraper has the sort of radical design we've come to expect from the firm. Named Qondesa, it features a dramatically curving form that's meant to ensure it won't block neighboring buildings' natural light and views.
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