Architecture

SpaceX Unveils New Streamlined Spacesuits

3D printing creates the EVA suit helmet using polycarbonate materials. Credit: SpaceXSpaceX has unveiled its latest Extravehicular Activity (EVA) suits, which could debut in low-Earth orbit by the end of summer. These new suits represent an evolution from the current Dragon mission spacesuits, limited to pressurized environments. Unlike their predecessors, the EVA suits enable...

Learning Center Fuses Traditional and Modern Timber Craft

The Makers' KUbe's timber structure will be covered in glass, protecting it while ensuring lots of light insideKilographThe renowned design studio Bjarke Ingels Group (BIG) has unveiled designs for a groundbreaking timber college building. The structure will blend advanced engineered wood with traditional Japanese joinery methods to form a distinctive and eco-friendly learning environment.The...

Robotic Arm 3D-Prints Two-Story House

The 27-ft-high curvy Phoenix House is now on display in Austin, TexasIconIcon's latest 3D construction printer can construct two-story concrete buildings quicker and more cost-effectively than its previous Vulcan printer. This technology has been utilized to erect a 27-foot-high structure named Phoenix House, currently showcased in Austin, Texas.Since debuting its inaugural 3D-printed house at...

Tallest Spokeless Ferris wheel to Provide Panoramic Bird’s-Eye View of Seoul

The Seoul Twin Eye is expected to be completed in 2028UNStudioUNStudio has unveiled blueprints for constructing the planet's tallest spokeless Ferris wheel in Seoul, South Korea. This distinctive design will consist of two intersecting rings, with revolving pods providing extraordinary views of the surroundings.In fact, developed in partnership with Arup and Heerim Architects, the...

Bird-Inspired Cultural Center Blossoms in China

The Zhuhai Jinwan Civic Art Centre is inspired by the distinctive chevron patterns of migratory birds, says Zaha Hadid ArchitectsVirgile Simon BertrandZaha Hadid Architects has finished the Zhuhai Jinwan Civic Art Centre, characterized by a visually striking design inspired by the unique chevron patterns of migrating birds. However, the structure is crowned with four...

Heatherwick Studio Adds Greenery to a Tokyo District’s Design

Azabudai Hills is part of a massive redevelopment effort in central Tokyo that has taken 30 yearsKenji MasunagaHeatherwick Studio has finished the construction of a bold district in downtown Tokyo known as Azabudai Hills. This project, characterized by Heatherwick Studio's inclination for integrating abundant greenery, features a collection of low-rise buildings with intricately curved...

Glass-Infused Concrete Bridges: Eco-Friendly Crossings

The Darwin Bridges project was constructed using concrete containing recycled glass equivalent to 70,000 wine bottlesStephane BruggerThe use of traditional cement in concrete production is a significant contributor to global CO2 emissions. To address this issue, Provencher Roy architects chose a more environmentally friendly approach for two bridges in Canada.These bridges, known as...