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January 20, 2024

Innovative “Solar Trees Marketplace” Seeks to Bring Community and Greenery Back to Shanghai

Australia-based firm Koichi Takada Architects believes that better empathy with nature will improve quality of life in urban settings. With this in mind, the firm has “planted” an architectural forest outside Shanghai to replace the numerous trees that used to exist in the area 40 years ago.

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January 13, 2024

Architect Uses AI to Envision Contemporary Hotel Nestled in a Swedish Valley

Everyday, more creative projects are using AI to explore different concepts.

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January 8, 2024

Sweden’s ICEHOTEL Reopens With Stunning New Ice Sculptures for 2024

As winter envelopes the nordic countries, blanketing the landscape in snow, the famous ICEHOTEL is reincarnated.

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January 1, 2024

Net-Zero Modular Homes Combine Sustainability, Technology, and Elegant Design

Launched in 2021, Canadian startup CABN creates sustainable, net-zero homes that start at just $186,100 for a one-bedroom unit. These energy-efficient smart homes were created based on the belief that beauty and technology can coexist. Founder Jackson Wyatt, who was previously the head of design for a global sustainable products company, dreamed up the company while stuck indoors during the pandemic.

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December 30, 2023

“Underground Library” Seamlessly Blends With Fields of Lush Japanese Landscape

For book lovers, few things can beat a quiet reading nook surrounded by nature.

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December 29, 2023

Zaha Hadid Architects Designs Futuristic Science Fiction Museum in China That “Floats” on Water

Chengdu, China, is an important hub for the science fiction community, having launched the careers of many important Chinese authors...

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December 28, 2023

Architects Place Innovative Open Garden in Center of Seoul Skyscraper

Seoul will be home to a new innovative residential tower designed by New York-based ODA. The highly aesthetic design takes into consideration the artistic sensibilities of Seoul's citizens; and for this, it won the competition to create the mixed-use skyscraper. Terrarium Cheong-dam features a two-story public podium that supports a 45-floor tower. In the middle, a semi-private terrarium and sky garden bring a touch of greenery to the skies.

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December 27, 2023

Brilliant Design Transforms Small Tokyo Apartment Into Spacious Inviting Home

Japan is known for its tight living quarters, but thanks to IGArchitects one couple in Tokyo is enjoying a light,...

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December 26, 2023

Futuristic Bookstore in China Inspired by the Celestial World

China is known for its futuristic bookstores and, thanks to Li Xiang of the design firm X+Living, a busy marketplace...

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December 18, 2023

Zaha Hadid Architects Unveils Undulating Masterpiece in Prague

The creative minds at Zaha Hadid Architects (ZHA) have revealed their newest design, located in the city of Prague. The Masaryčka building is a new, contemporary addition to the Czech capital that integrates with the modernization of the historic Masaryk Railway Station. Rising up like a bronzed razor blade, Masaryčka provides access to new civic spaces in the capital city.

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