Building and Construction
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Canada's Acorn Tiny Homes has unveiled a new model that once again pushes the boundaries of small living. The True North Retreat will sleep up to seven people, at a squeeze, and will also feature a dedicated barbecue area accessible from the outside.
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Austin 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.
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If 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.
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Having delivered on its initial promise of an egg-shaped off-grid tiny house, Ecocapsule now plans a new and improved model. Named the Ecocapsule NextGen, the dwelling will maintain the same novel egg-like form but in a more spacious shell.
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ZHA 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.
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Concrete 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.
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Vincent 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.
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Though 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.
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The 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.
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OPEN 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.
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Following 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.
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Minimaliste's Nomad was originally conceived as an all-weather model in a smaller and easier-to-tow package. The firm has now iterated on that tiny house with the Nomad 30, which offers a new interior layout and an adventure-ready off-grid design.
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