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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Cliff-hanging stadium planned for Saudi Arabia's Qiddiya giga-project
January 19, 2024Following the unveiling of its esports arena for Saudi Arabia's gigantic Qiddiya development, Populous has revealed plans for a high-tech stadium for the giga-project too. It will be situated on the edge of a cliffside and feature a flexible design. -
Glazed tower embraces the outdoors with breezy tree-filled interior
January 15, 2024MVRDV has revealed plans for a new tower in Chengdu, China. Rising to 150 m tall, it will be arranged around a large full-height atrium filled with greenery that will help the interior maintain a comfortable temperature naturally. -
Lush plant-filled airport terminal is powered by renewable energy
January 11, 2024SOM's new airport terminal in India provides weary travelers with a lush interior that's filled with plants and trees, and is made from natural materials like bamboo and stone. Impressively, all of its power needs are met by renewable energy. -
Huge Oklahoma skyscraper will be USA's second-tallest building
January 10, 2024Plans for a huge new supertall skyscraper have been revealed for Oklahoma City. Assuming it goes ahead as expected, it will be the second-tallest skyscraper in the United States – as well as the second-tallest in the entire Western Hemisphere. -
Eye-catching rippling arts center makes waves in China
January 05, 2024MAD Architects has revealed plans for a new mixed-use development in Foshan, China. The Nanhai Arts Center's unusual design is informed by its lakeside location and is envisioned as a large rippling wave of water. -
Mercedes-Benz skyscraper adds some automotive style to Dubai skyline
January 04, 2024The hottest trend in automotive design is... architecture, apparently. Mercedes-Benz is the latest vehicle company to get serious about residential construction and is planning a new supertall skyscraper that will be constructed in Dubai. -
Sweden's Icehotel opens for winter with fantastical frozen art
January 03, 2024Every December, Sweden's Icehotel hosts chilly hotel rooms that are decorated with wonderfully creative ice sculptures. This year's selection of frozen art ranges from nature scenes to abstract forms depicting the birth of a star. -
Bjarke Ingels Group's city sized development builds bridges in Bhutan
January 02, 2024The Bjarke Ingels Group has revealed plans for a massive new development in Bhutan. Named Gelephu Mindfulness City, it will be designed around several eye-catching bridges that serve as both crossings and important buildings. -
Rolling, renovating and reaching new heights: 2023's best architecture
December 31, 2023From a bridge that rolls 180 degrees to let boats pass, to the world's largest spherical building – plus Brooklyn's first supertall skyscraper – here's our selection of the top 10 architecture projects of 2023. -
Bold, ambitious, and sometimes crazy: 2023's top 10 architectural oddities
December 25, 2023From a massive globe-shaped entertainment venue that can be illuminated as an oversized emoji, to a plan to build a skyscraper so big it can fit 20 Empire State Buildings, here's our pick of the top 10 architectural oddities of 2023. -
Floating, 3D-printed, skinny and green: Top 10 Houses of 2023
December 25, 2023From a svelte residence that stays cool with the breeze, to a 3D-printed housing development, plus a bamboo dwelling designed to handle flooding, our top 10 houses of 2023 showcases the finest residential design that we've seen throughout the year. -
3D-printed reinforcement-free bridge moves closer to widespread use
December 20, 2023Humans have been building walls, bridges, and other structures without any steel or mortar reinforcement for a long time. A team led by Holcim has put a 3D-printed spin on the idea, and hopes to use it to revolutionize modern infrastructure. -
Vibrant esports arena revealed for Saudi's Quiddya giga-project
December 19, 2023Populous has revealed plans for a large new esports arena. Boasting the largest total area of video screens of any esports arena in the world, it will anchor a new esports district in Saudi Arabia's massive leisure-focused Quiddiya giga-project. -
Riyadh opera house riffs on traditional Saudi architecture to stay cool
December 18, 2023Snøhetta has revealed plans to build a new opera house in Saudi Arabia. The Royal Diriyah Opera House will feature an unusual design that draws inspiration from traditional local buildings, in an attempt to take the sting out of the summer heat. -
Google's new HQ gives 1980s Chicago building a modern upgrade
December 15, 2023Google has revealed plans for its new HQ in Chicago. The project will transform the existing 1980s-era James R. Thompson Center, giving the aging building an ambitious renovation that brings it in line with modern sustainability standards.
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