Out of the Box is an unusual blocky tower by MVRDV that will consist of 25 floors of residential spaceMVRDVThe renowned Dutch architecture firm MVRDV has unveiled plans for a distinctive new residential tower in Taiwan. Named Out of the Box, the building features a striking, block-like design with a cantilevered facade that not...
The Avenir's 45-story tower will rise out of a chunky nine-story baseSilverstein PropertiesIn 2023, a plan was introduced for a twin-tower high-rise project in New York City called the Avenir. Since then, the design has undergone a major transformation, now featuring a single, taller skyscraper emerging from a uniquely sculpted podium.Original Team and Location...
If the living tattoos are created with bioluminescent microbes, they'd be able glow at night as seen in this illustrative imageChatGPTA team of researchers from four European countries is creating a novel way to apply microbial life as “living tattoos” on building exteriors. These biological coatings will not only absorb carbon dioxide from the...
A vertical forest in Vietnam’s tropics: beauty meets bioclimatic designTo Huu DungThe Vietnamese architecture firm 85 Design has created an innovative narrow home that serves as both a residence and a workspace, embodying a fresh approach to sustainable living. Known as Ga.o House, this project reimagines how compact buildings can address modern environmental challenges...
Image Credits: New AtlasMAD Architects has unveiled its much-awaited Fenix project in Rotterdam, Netherlands. The renowned Chinese firm transformed a historic warehouse into a migration museum topped by a spiral "Tornado" deck.Supported by the Droom en Daad Foundation, Fenix is in a Rotterdam warehouse that was a major departure point for millions of migrants,...
Image Credits: PixabayJapanese automaker Nissan, facing losses, is counting on its new "e-Power" technology to recover. E-Power is a type of hybrid featuring both an electric motor and a gasoline engine, similar to the Toyota Prius.However, unlike the Prius, it doesn’t switch between the motor and engine while driving. This means the car...
Image Credits: New AtlasNo one enjoys buildings that are too hot in summer or too cold in winter. That’s why the FlectoLine facade is designed with two bio-inspired mechanisms to automatically control the amount of solar heat entering through the windows.Collaborative Development of FlectoLine System by German UniversitiesThis system is being developed through a...
Chelsea Residences is a luxurious Dubai residential skyscraper project that will be topped by a soccer pitchDamac PropertiesThe Chelsea Residences in Dubai stands out not just for its sleek architectural design, but for an unexpected feature—a rooftop soccer field. In fact, this first-of-its-kind addition blends luxury high-rise living with recreational sports in a way...
Bodegas Dominio d’Echauz blends tradition and innovation in rural SpainFran Silvestre ArquitectosIn the peaceful countryside of Zayas de Báscones, Spain, a subtle new architectural project is beginning to take shape. Designed by the firm Fran Silvestre Arquitectos, the Bodegas Dominio d’Echauz winery is envisioned to be more than just a wine production facility —...
Laheq is a luxurious island resort that will be centered around a large ring-shaped structure hosting hotels and homesRed Sea GlobalSaudi Arabia has introduced another ambitious addition to its vast Red Sea development—a luxury destination called Laheq. Part of the country’s broader push to shift from an oil-dependent economy to a global tourism hotspot,...
