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Zaha Hadid-designed stadium kicks off in Qatar

Adam Williams May 20, 2019

Qatar's Al Wakrah Stadium has officially been inaugurated and hosted its first soccer game. Designed by the late Zaha Hadid, with longtime collaborator Patrik Schumacher, its sculpted form is inspired by a type of local boat and it's meant to keep spectators and players cool even in the summer heat.

Zaha Hadid Architects, along with Aecom, was commissioned to design the stadium for the 2022 FIFA ...

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Striking museum designed to resemble mankind's earliest tools

Adam Williams May 16, 2019

Daniel Libeskind's firm Studio Libeskind has unveiled plans for a striking new museum in Kenya that's intended to resemble hand axe tools made by early man. Aiming for a 2024 opening, the museum will explore the history of humans, the science behind climate change and evolution, and more.

Construction on Ngaren: The Museum of Humankind is due to begin in 2022 and is expected ...

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World's tallest hybrid timber tower planned for Canada

Adam Williams May 16, 2019

As tall timber construction continues to grow in popularity, world's tallest records are being regularly broken. Perkins+Will recently unveiled a new and impressively sustainable hybrid timber building it has planned for Vancouver, Canada, that it says would be the tallest to date if built.

Canada's Earth Tower would meet the stringent Passive House green building certification standard that focuses on ...

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Stunning observation tower runs rings around Danish forest

Adam Williams May 15, 2019

Nestled in Gisselfeld Klosters Forest, about an hour's drive south of Copenhagen, Denmark, is a large new observation tower constructed from steel. The elegant structure, named Camp Adventure Tower, provides visitors with 360-degree views of the unspoiled landscape.

Camp Adventure Tower rises to a height of 45 m (148 ft)

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Lipstick pistols and surveillance pigeons feature in new International Spy Museum

Adam Williams May 14, 2019

Washington DC's International Spy Museum recently moved into a new building designed by Rogers Stirk Harbour + Partners, in collaboration with Hickok Cole. The futuristic-looking museum offers additional space for new exhibits dedicated to the tradecraft, history, and modern role of espionage.

The new International Spy Museum, led by Rogers Stirk Harbour + Partners, is an eye-catching addition ...

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Construction to kick off on world's first 3D-printed neighborhood

Nick Lavars May 10, 2019

The blueprint is now in place for what is billed as the world's first 3D-printed community. Set to take shape in Latin America, the cluster of homes is designed for families living on less than US$200 a month, and will ideally serve as proof of concept for low-cost housing around the world.

Render of what the 3D-printed neighborhood might look like

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Madrid apartment stays cool without air-conditioning

Adam Williams May 8, 2019

Husos Architects was commissioned by a doctor to renovate his Madrid apartment that he shares with his bulldog. The firm created a new layout that promotes ventilation without air-conditioning and added some neat features like a "sleeping capsule" and greywater recycling.

The recently-completed Madrid apartment has a total floorspace of 46 sq m (495 sq ft)

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America's best new homes for 2019 revealed

Adam Williams May 3, 2019

The American Institute of Architects has revealed the winners for its 2019 Housing Awards, which highlight the best residential architecture designed by US-licensed firms. This year offers a strong selection of projects, from luxurious rural retreats to affordable inner-city housing.

Mirror Point, by MacKay-Lyons Sweetapple Architects, is one of the dozen projects highlighted in AIA's 2019 ...

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Vincent Callebaut-designed development is covered in green

Adam Williams May 3, 2019

Vincent Callebaut Architectures recently won a competition to renovate a historic thermal baths in Aix-les-Bains, France. The proposal calls for significant sustainable design and technology, including lots of greenery, solar panels, rainwater collection, and more.

Foam of Waves would feature solar power, rainwater collection, and more

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Pair of Shenzhen skyscrapers will be joined by greenery-filled bridges

Adam Williams May 1, 2019

With its eye-catching design comprising two skyscrapers joined by greenery-filled bridges, you could be forgiven for assuming the iCarbonX Headquarters is one of those ambitious concepts destined to stay on the drawing board. However, it's due to begin construction later this year.

iCarbonX Headquarters' skyscrapers will rise to heights of 150 m (492 ft) and 200 m (656 ...