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.
-
Tired old house goes green with masterful modern renovation
October 06, 2023Austin Maynard Architects is adept at transforming dilapidated homes into attractive modern residences. Its Helvetia project has breathed new life into an old terrace house, adding lots of natural light, an atrium and multiple garden spaces. -
Futuristic eVTOL vertiport readies for takeoff in Melbourne
October 05, 2023If we're going to reach the point of flying around our cities in eVTOLS then we're going to need infrastructure to support them. Contreras Earl Architecture has revealed plans for a new vertiport on the waterfront in Melbourne's Batman Park. -
Curving cultural center's layered roofs form "sails in a sea breeze"
September 29, 2023ZHA has unveiled plans for a new cultural district in China, with a cultural center at its heart that showcases the firm's trademark style, and is defined by a series of eye-catching layered roofs that are likened to sails in a sea breeze by the firm. -
Algae-based blocks could make for a more sustainable building
September 28, 2023Concrete is a huge contributor to worldwide CO2 emissions, and cinder blocks make up a significant part of this. However, a new project by SOM, in collaboration with Prometheus Materials, showcases an alternative block made from algae. -
Sleep like an ogre in Airbnb's Shrek Swamp
September 28, 2023If you've ever wanted to stay in a hovel that's home to an antisocial green ogre – and, let's face it, who hasn't? – now might finally be your chance. Airbnb has recreated the swampy home from the Shrek movies in the Scottish Highlands. -
Lush "eco district" showcases ambitious approach to sustainability
September 27, 2023Vincent Callebaut Architectures has revealed plans for a new "eco district" in Switzerland. As we've come to expect from the visionary Belgian architect, it's defined by an ambitious approach to sustainability, including a large amount of greenery. -
3D printer makes fast and affordable delivery of post office
September 27, 2023Though a lot of 3D-printed architecture we see nowadays involves the creation of high-end housing, this post office in India offers a reminder of the technology's potential to produce low-cost buildings within a short time frame. -
Cliff-hanging café is not for the faint-hearted
September 26, 2023The Cliff Café juts out of a precipice to serve up some amazing views to go with its food and beverages. Designed by Trace Architecture Office, it's also joined by the striking Tower House nearby, which similarly puts the focus on the view. -
Sand from world's deserts used to create Apple's new sculpture park
September 25, 2023Apple has made another new addition to its futuristic donut-shaped headquarters in Cupertino, California. Named Mirage, it takes the form of a sculpture park featuring hundreds of glass columns made from sand sourced from deserts around the world. -
Packed with purpose: Japanese home designed for cats and compact living
September 24, 2023Tan Yamanouchi Architects has created a unique residence that explores space-saving architectural design, combined with cat-friendly features. Dubbed Cat Tree House, the home was specifically built for its owners; a couple in their thirties with two cats. -
"Extraterrestrial" Space Crystal set to land in China
September 22, 2023OPEN Architecture has form for designing extraordinary buildings and this is set to continue with its Space Crystal. Likened to an extraterrestrial object by the firm, the museum and exhibition space will be defined by an unusual crystalline form. -
Work restarts on audacious kilometer-tall skyscraper
September 21, 2023Following a delay of several years, Saudi Arabia has reportedly restarted work on its incredibly ambitious Jeddah Tower. The megatall skyscraper will be the new world's tallest manmade structure once complete and will reach over 1 km in height. -
Nescafé's 3D-printed store is a step towards regenerative architecture
September 18, 2023Nescafé's Dolce Gusto Neo store has been constructed using algorithmic 3D printing, and is built using biodegradable materials. Inspired by the coffee flower's five petals, this pop-up concept represents a step towards regenerative architecture. -
Sprawling cultural center unified under "bamboo leaf" roof
September 18, 2023MAD Architects draws inspiration from the natural world with its latest upcoming project, a sprawling arts and culture center inside that's defined by a white roof meant to resemble scattered bamboo leaves. -
Shipping container-based art gallery is made to be moved
September 15, 2023The MOT, by Ukraine's Balbek Bureau, offers an interesting take on shipping container-based design. It plays to the strengths of the metal boxes by creating a temporary art gallery that can be packed up and moved to a new location when required.
Load More