Building and Construction

Stefano Boeri Architetti has completed a new project in the firm's native Italy, and for once it's not covered in greenery. That's not to say that Matera Centrale has no element of green design, as the train station is partly powered by solar panels.

Designed by Zaha Hadid before her death, the much-anticipated Leeza Soho has finally opened. The skyscraper rises to a height of 207 m (679 ft) and boasts a stunning atrium that's the tallest in the world, as well as significant green design.

The winners of the 52nd Structural Awards were announced on Saturday. Whittled down from a shortlist of 49 projects, the awards celebrate some of the most impressive achievements in construction. Let's take a look at the winners.

Foster + Partners has been commissioned to design a new airport in Saudi Arabia. Named the Red Sea Airport, the project will serve a burgeoning luxury tourist development in the area and will be wholly powered by renewable energy sources.

House Lessans, by McGonigle McGrath, has been declared the 2019 House of the Year. Described as a dream home on a budget by RIBA, the County Down, Northern Ireland, residence is located on a former farmstead among agricultural buildings.

Concrete is a mix of cement, an aggregate such as gravel, and water. For added strength, steel fibers are often added. Now, scientists are claiming that a new type of fiber-reinforced concrete could soon serve as a lighter and greener alternative.

Adrian Smith + Gordon Gill Architecture recently unveiled its design for a new supertall skyscraper for Nanjing, China. It will feature an eye-catching sculpted form that will mitigate the effects of the wind.

French tiny house firm Baluchon recently completed a new model called the Hauméa. Despite measuring just 6 m (19.6 ft) in length, the compact dwelling fits in a snug home office area and sleeping space for guests.

Visitors to the Wesleyan House Methodist International Church will now be able to get closer to the heavens thanks to a "skyscraper church" by Rocco Design Architects. The building rises to a height of 95.8 m (311 ft) in Hong Kong.

ZHA, working with local firm Esplan, has been chosen to create a new rail terminal in Estonia. Assuming the finished project lives up to the early renders, it's going to be a futuristic and eye-catching addition to the northern European country.

The World Architecture Festival has announced the 2019 Architectural Photography Awards shortlist. It consists of 24 stunning images, including a New York City viewing point, a Shenzhen skyscraper, and a Danish museum that does the twist.

Dorte Mandrup has been chosen to create a new visitors center in northern Norway. Named The Whale, the building will rise out of the landscape like a small hill and offer visitors a choice spot to watch migrating whales pass by.