The next stage in the ambitious Red Sea Project is set to become a reality: the natural hotel resort Ummahat 9-3 by Japanese star architect Kengo Kuma. The exclusive villas with adjoining café and restaurant will open in 2024. Saudi Arabia’s entire tourism project promises responsible high-end tourism.
Category Archive: Architecture
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architecture exhibitions as well as extraordinary buildings of the future.
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The Scion Innovation Hub in New Zealand proves that timber buildings have to be built in exactly the same way as steel and concrete buildings. The world’s largest diagrid structure made of laminated veneer lumber reduces the amount of wood required by 75 per cent and even withstands earthquakes.
Das Pistohiekka Resort nach dem Entwurf von Studio Puisto erweckt eine vergessene Urlaubsdestination in Finnland zu neuem Leben. Die außergewöhnlichen Holzbauten machen den Ort auch zum architektonischen Erlebnis.
Enchanting, timeless, to fall in love with: Torre del Nera is an Albergo Diffuso that was created from existing features in a medieval village in Umbria. And this is the story of the special holiday architecture – made in Italy.
Stora Enso, the second largest forestry company in the world, will soon move into their new headquarters. The Katajanokan Laituri complex is set to be both a masterpiece of Finnish timber construction – and also climate neutral. Its aesthetics are reminiscent of grandmaster Alvar Aalto.
Dolce&Gabbana is expanding its portfolio. In Miami, the fashion company is building a new skyscraper with an unusual concept together with Studio Sofield and M2Atelier. Name of the special part: 888 Brickell.
Minimal impact on the environment, maximum contact with nature – Atelier Architecture + Design manages this balancing act with its eco wooden cabins. At Norsk Retreat, they will soon be opening up a magical lakeshore in Norway.
NOT A HOTEL Setouchi is the unusual name for holiday homes in an equally unusual setting. The Danish studio BIG designed an exclusive resort in a Japanese national park.
Graz, Austria’s second largest city, is known for its well-preserved historic city centre, which is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. But in addition to its historical splendour, Graz is also a centre for modern architecture and innovative design that harmoniously combines traditional elements with contemporary accents.
In the Vietnamese harbour town of Hải Phòng, the architecture studio Le House has designed No. 1986, a café that makes you forget the daily grind outside your door.
It is not known whether wild men really live in Rockbound House. However, it is clear that the detached house in Nova Scotia, designed by Omar Gandhi Architects, meets the highest standards in terms of design, building biology and technology.
An unusual, cylindrical project will be a new eye-catcher in Stockholm’s skyline: The Stadsljus residential tower, spectacularly designed by Cobe and Yellon, will create contemporary living space.
The Italian studio reinterprets a historic stately home: traces of the past merge with contemporary function to create sophisticated textures, bespoke furnishings and a dialogue between twentieth-century works of art
The architecture studio Populous has recognised the potential of water and is designing a potential living space around the banks of America’s rivers: Riverfront Recreation. Still just a vision – it may soon become reality.
Sport boats, yachts, Italian marinas. Terms that stand for lifestyle and luxury – and not necessarily for sustainability. Green hydrogen refuelling stations, designed by Zaha Hadid Architects, are now set to change that.
The recently opened Simose Art Museum outside Hiroshima not only exhibits art and design from Japan, guests can also stay overnight in one of the iconic villas designed by star architect Shigeru Ban.
When a building is realised that deviates from what is otherwise customary in a village, it may initially be irritating. The Cantina Tramin in South Tyrol was no different, but the expressive building by architect Werner Tscholl is now even celebrated as a landmark of Tramin.
The Upper House will permanently change the cityscape of Brisbane, Australia. Koichi Takada Architects are harmonising the history of the country, nature and urban life.