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.
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Construction on the new world's tallest skyscraper is rapidly approaching a major milestone. Saudi Arabia's JEC Tower is racing towards 100 floors, making it another step closer to achieving its projected 2028 completion date.
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Almost a century and a half after construction began on La Sagrada Familia, the exterior structure of the tallest church in the world was finally completed last Friday in Barcelona, Spain. Its tallest tower has reached its maximum height of 566 ft.
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The ambitious Pinnacle SkyTower has reached a major milestone. The supertall skyscraper has topped out at 106 floors and now holds the record for the most floors of any residential building in North America.
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May 30, 2026 | Bridget BorgobelloThe Hainan Science Museum is an impressive cultural hub for science and technology education. Designed by lead architect Ma Yansong, from MAD architects, the museum is positioned at the edge of the Wuyuan River National Wetland Park.
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May 28, 2026 | Adam WilliamsEurope's largest 3D-printed apartment building has been completed in France. Containing 12 social housing apartments spread across three floors, the project's printing process was carried out in just 34 days.
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May 27, 2026 | Abhimanyu GhoshalTaiwan has cut the red ribbon on a giant infrastructure project its own construction team once deemed "impossible:" the 3,000-ft-long, single-tower asymmetric cable-stayed Danjiang Bridge that connects Taipei districts separated by the Tamsui River.
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May 26, 2026 | Stefan IonescuORGA has built a carbon-negative neighborhood in Marknesse, the Netherlands, using biobased materials, prefabricated timber, and breathable, foil-free construction that shows sustainable, affordable housing can scale.
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May 21, 2026 | Stefan IonescuLa Tour F, a 76‑story skyscraper in Abidjan, will soon be Africa’s tallest tower at 421 m. Designed by Pierre Fakhoury, it combines government offices, public access, and green certification, symbolizing modern efficiency and cultural identity.
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May 20, 2026 | Stefan IonescuBuilt across a 7-meter gorge in India by Wallmakers, the 100-ft Bridge House is made of mud, steel, and a pangolin-inspired thatch roof. The simple 4,500-sq-ft home expertly conquers extreme terrain while also fitting perfectly into its environment.
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May 14, 2026 | Abhimanyu GhoshalSan Diego has a deep connection to America's military and naval forces, and it'll soon be home to a marvelous institution to showcase the history, legacy, and future of the Navy SEALs. The new Navy SEAL museum is set to open in 2032.
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May 13, 2026 | Adam WilliamsIn a world dominated by rectangular glass towers, this supertall skyscraper takes a different approach. It features a twisting form wrapped in thousands of terracotta fins that help cool the building in Dubai's scorching heat.
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May 12, 2026 | Stefan IonescuVancouver’s Marpole Community Centre unites mass timber, Passive House standards, and LEED Gold certification to create a sustainable hub that embraces the natural beauty of wood to create a warm, green space for the local community.
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May 09, 2026 | Adam WilliamsRising to a height of 256 ft, this extraordinary tower is one of the world's tallest timber buildings. More than just its scale, though, the TRÆ project impresses with its clever use of recycled materials.
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May 02, 2026 | Bridget BorgobelloRussian design studio ATRIUM has completed a private multi-use garage in Moscow. Set within a forested estate, Garage for Car Collection, is a bespoke building for a private collection of luxury and vintage vehicles.
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April 30, 2026 | Bridget BorgobelloLa Maraude dissolves the boundaries between interior living zones and the outdoors. The project invites the forest indoors through its geometric layout, emphasizing light, openness, and continuity by positioning courtyards as integral spaces.
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April 29, 2026 | Adam WilliamsDesigned to resemble a rocket on a launchpad readying for takeoff, this extraordinary tower reportedly draws inspiration from a billionaire's trip to a NASA facility in the late 1960s. It reaches a height of 820 ft.
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April 24, 2026 | Adam WilliamsShipping containers can be turned into everything from tiny houses to museums, but they all share one flaw: poor thermal performance. The Petti Restaurant mitigates this by covering the containers in mud.
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April 23, 2026 | Stefan IonescuOmar Gandhi Architects’ East River Residence in Nova Scotia hovers on columns, blending with rocky terrain. Its gabled roof shapes interiors, large windows pull nature inside, and terraces connect seamlessly to the Atlantic.
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