Architecture
Advances in materials and design continue to expand the architect's play book with buildings that reach for the skies and connect us to the earth in imaginative and increasingly sustainable ways. New Atlas brings you the latest developments.
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Halo-like stadium "hovers" over rolling landscape
October 06, 2022MAD Architects' recently completed Quzhou Stadium stands out with an unusual, almost alien-like form. Likened to a halo hovering over the landscape, it's designed to encourage visitors to explore and climb over over parts of the structure. -
Albania's new tallest tower conceived as a greenery covered mountain
October 05, 2022Danish firm Cebra has revealed plans to create Albania's new tallest skyscraper. Named Mount Tirana, it will reach a height of 185 m and will feature a design that's inspired by surrounding mountains, and will be covered in greenery. -
DJI reaches new heights with dramatically cantilevering skyscraper HQ
September 30, 2022Foster + Partners has created a new headquarters for drone manufacturer DJI. The ambitious project consists of two adjacent skyscrapers that incorporate dramatically cantilevering sections and host offices, research areas, and drone test areas. -
Kaleidoscopic rooftop installation shows Paris from a different perspective
September 29, 2022Studio Other Spaces has completed its latest project above the rooftops of Paris. The Seeing City project occupies the top two floors of Préfecture de Paris, offering visitors an immersive architectural experience amid the skyline of Paris -
Marine Life Institute forms oversized "coral reef" on the Red Sea coast
September 29, 2022As part of an effort to turn Saudi Arabia into a world-leading tourist destination, work is underway on a striking marine center on the Red Sea coast that will be shaped like coral and feature interactive exhibits, including an artificial coral reef. -
2022 FIFA World Cup soccer final to kick off in shimmering golden bowl
September 27, 2022Foster + Partners has revealed its new stadium for the FIFA World Cup 2022, which will be used to host the final game of the soccer tournament later this year. The building draws on local traditions and takes the form of a shimmering golden bowl. -
Rustic weekend retreat embraces stunning views with greenhouse roof
September 26, 2022Sigurd Larsen offers an interesting take on a glass house with Das Glashaus, which features a standard lower floor to provide the privacy of a brick-and-mortar home, but its roof is transparent, creating an interesting light-filled space above. -
George Lucas' ambitious Museum of Narrative Art set for 2025 opening
September 23, 2022The Lucas Museum of Narrative Art has undergone as many twists and turns as a Hollywood script since it was unveiled in 2014. Having missed its planned 2021 completion date, the ambitious project is now set for a 2025 opening. -
Thai library impresses with stunning bamboo craftsmanship
September 22, 2022Back in 2017, Chiangmai Life Architects used bamboo to create a breezy sports hall at the Panyaden International School in Thailand. The firm has now returned to the same school to add a beautiful new library that's mostly constructed from bamboo. -
Solid as a rock: Award-winning geological skyscraper finally completed
September 22, 2022Even by the eclectic Dutch studio's standards, MVRDV's new Valley skyscraper in Amsterdam is an eye-catching project. It takes the form of three "geology inspired" towers that have odd angular shapes, and host significant greenery too. -
World's largest geothermal lagoon planned for Canada
September 21, 2022Plans are afoot for a magnificent new open air lagoon in Canada that will be kept at balmy temperatures year-round through a “huge Thermos” heating system underneath to become the largest lagoon of its type in the world. -
Mexican hotel defines itself as a temple for eco-conscious contemplation
September 21, 2022Architect Ludwig Godefroy has created a minimalist hotel that embraces environmental consciousness and social responsibility. The result is a collection of nine bare-boned concrete suites that seem to be taken over by the surrounding natural jungle. -
Gravity defying spa turns a mountain village on its head
September 20, 2022NOA has created an eye-catching swimming pool and sauna extension to an existing hotel in South Tyrol, Italy. The project takes the form of a mountainside village made up of several huts, including some that have been turned upside down. -
Stacked mixed-use supertall twists its way to tallest skyscraper in Texas
September 15, 2022KPF has revealed plans for the tallest skyscraper in Texas. Reaching a supertall height of 1,022 ft, the building will host offices, housing and hotel space, and will feature an eye-catching stacked design inspired by the local landscape. -
Moonshot plan looks to recreate lunar experience on Earth
September 14, 2022Even if it eventually becomes available, a vacation to the Moon is going to be financially out of reach for many. However, a $5 billion architecture proposal aims to offer visitors a tiny taste of lunar life right here on Earth.
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