The team from the University of Oxford (UK) has studied and recreated the lighting system of the ancient Greek temple o…
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In Mexico, a massive Mayan city has been unexpectedly discovered. What allowed such settlements to withstand the test of time?
The city, discovered by chance in the southeastern state of Campeche, has been named Valeriana, after the nearby lagoon. Archaeologists uncovered pyramids, sports fields, causeways connecting different areas, and amphitheaters.…
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The Step Pyramid of Djoser, also known as the Step Pyramid, is considered the oldest of the seven monumental pyramids of Egypt, built around 4,500 years ago. Erected in Saqqara…
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This kind of urban landscape can currently only be seen in dreams. However, its creator—architect and designer Manas Bhatia from New Delhi—truly believes that his surreal skyscrapers will one day…
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The “cosmic” projects of the “destroyer of geometric laws” resemble mysterious objects from extraterrestrial civilizations—her revolutionary construction style has made a significant impact on the world. The professional journey and…
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Design & Architecture
As tall as 20 Empire State Buildings: the largest building in the world will rise in Saudi Arabia.
The cubic skyscraper Mukaab, while not the tallest, is set to be the most massive building in the world, theoretically capable of housing 20 Empire State Buildings. Designed by Atkins…
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A new Hollywood marvel: an office building with spiral terraces will rise on Sunset Boulevard.
Renowned British architect Norman Foster has unveiled plans for a new $1 billion office tower in Hollywood. The Los Angeles skyscraper, designed by Foster + Partners, is already capturing the…
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The design project for a school of design and creative space for students at Ean University in Bogotá was created by the British firm Heatherwick Studio. This architectural and design…
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Architects from Heatherwick Studio have unveiled their design for the future Hanwha Galleria shopping center, set to rise in Seoul, a city known for its architectural innovations. The concept features…
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The Vertical Oasis of Singapore: Experts Have Named the World’s Best Skyscraper
Tropical plants wrap around towering columns and cascade from lofty overhangs. Guests relax around a lagoon-like pool, seeking refuge from the scorching midday sun. The spacious terrace, adorned with a…
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The Mercedes-Benz company, in collaboration with Dubai-based developer Binghatti, has unveiled a new brand symbol for the city. This is the Mercedes-Benz Places, a residential skyscraper standing 341 meters tall,…
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The international architecture firm Rafael Viñoly Architects has unveiled plans for the construction of a new terminal at Amerigo Vespucci Airport. According to the designers, the terminal’s design will “reflect…
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The Huanggang skyscraper, standing at 247 meters tall, is set to become a striking landmark in the sprawling Chinese metropolis of Shenzhen, located in Guangdong province. This towering structure will…
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The Science Fiction Museum project for the 20-million-strong city of Chengdu in Sichuan Province has been designed by the renowned British architectural firm Zaha Hadid Architects (ZHA). Spanning an impressive…
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Design & Architecture
The Quartet of Twisted Towers: German architects have designed the office of the future.
Can modern architecture truly captivate today’s audience? The experts at Büro Ole Scheeren have certainly achieved that. This quirky yet harmonious structure resembles a fantastical four-legged creature in a twisting…
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Design & Architecture
Seoul Twin Eye: The world’s tallest spoke-less Ferris wheel will be built in Seoul.
The innovative design of the record-breaking Seoul Twin Eye observation wheel, which features a spoke-less structure, was created by the renowned Dutch architectural firm UNStudio in collaboration with Arup and…
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Among these masterpieces are the Guggenheim Museum in Bilbao, the Walt Disney Concert Hall in Los Angeles, and the “Dancing House” in Prague. These and other structures are hailed as…
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Green Terrace Quarter: A futuristic hub for shopping and relaxation will be built in Haikou.
The dynamic yet cozy metropolis of Haikou (Hainan, China) is rapidly evolving into a hub for international tourism. Haikou attracts travelers and expats with its gentle subtropical climate and comfortable…
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This year’s winners of the eVolo Skyscraper Competition have been announced. Among the fantastic projects that captivated the jury are affordable housing that rotates, a plastic skyscraper designed to clean…
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Zaha Hadid Architects (ZHA) is marking a new chapter in the development of its Studio City resort in Macau. The architectural team recently unveiled the newly completed W Macau hotel—one…
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Design & Architecture
A monumental white feather: an unusual terminal is set to be built at a Chinese airport.
The futuristic terminal will cover an area of 270,000 square meters at the Lunjia Airport in Changchun, located in the Jilin province of northeastern China. This functional, cozy, and green…
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An oasis in the desert: a school has been built in India that defies the heat.
Thanks to its yellow sandstone structures, Jaisalmer in northern India is also known as the Golden City. In the summer, temperatures in this region can soar to 49 degrees Celsius.…
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British architects have unveiled a concept for a unique vertiport that will provide air taxi services for residents and visitors in Dubai, UAE. Vertiport is a new term in the…
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The modern world is grappling with a host of challenges—climate crisis, depletion of natural resources, an aging population, and urban expansion. Consequently, humanity is in need of a different quality…
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Like a dream of shifting harmony: architects unveiled a project for a floating eco-city.
As the global sea level continues to rise, humanity is being forced to seek out unexpected places to call home. The concept for the latest floating city comes from the…
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Design & Architecture
“Archibiotics” of Paris: how artificial intelligence has made the city’s historical architecture more eco-friendly.
Of course, this is a fantasy and a game, as it’s hard to imagine anyone in their right mind suddenly deciding to transform the historic buildings of the French capital.…
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The visualized fantasies of Manas Bhatia, an architecture designer from New Delhi, India, transport humanity to a city of the future. This city is far more advanced than the settlements…
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In the coming days, Houston, Texas, will welcome an extraordinary architectural landmark. Residents of the 2.3 million-strong metropolis have eagerly awaited its completion. At Memorial Park—the largest natural and recreational…
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Architects have created social spaces in the metaverse similar to caravanserais.
Leading architectural firms Grimshaw, HWKN, WHY, and Farshid Moussavi have responded to an invitation from the metaverse Pax.world and designed original social spaces for it. The metaverse refers to a…
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In Dubai, renowned for its extraordinary structures, another architectural marvel is set to emerge soon. The local architectural firm ZNera Space has designed a project the world has never seen…
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Corniche Beach in the southwest of Abu Dhabi attracts vacationers with its pristine white sand, azure waters, and well-developed infrastructure. Soon, this 2.5-kilometer stretch of coastline will become even more…
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Behind the glass: a capsule for those escaping civilization has been built in Finland.
No, this isn’t a training simulator for astronauts or a hideout for exhibitionists. This unusual structure is a relaxation capsule designed by a Madrid-based design studio. Architects from Unio Design…
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Augmented reality holograms, robotic assistants, 3D-printed transforming walls, obedient screens… All of these, and more, are tools of artificial intelligence embedded in quirky yet practical architectural forms. This reality, which…
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“I am Amsterdam!” This is the official motto of the Dutch capital, boldly proclaiming the uniqueness and self-sufficiency of this city. Known as the “Venice of the North,” Amsterdam is…
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“I am Amsterdam!” This is the official motto of the Dutch capital, boldly proclaiming the uniqueness and self-sufficiency of this city. Known as the “Venice of the North,” Amsterdam is…
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Of the seven wonders of the world, only one has survived to this day—the Great Pyramid of Giza, the most magnificent structure of antiquity. When scientists studied this monument of…