Building and Construction

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.

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.

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.

MAD 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.

The 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.

Cleveland's Rock & Roll Hall of Fame is set to receive an all-new extension courtesy of PAU. It will be defined by an eye-catching triangular building that will boost capacity at the site considerably and be topped by a green roof.

A UK team has revealed plans to build an incredibly ambitious underwater habitat named Sentinel. Assuming it goes ahead, it could revolutionize deep sea research by allowing scientists to live underwater for extended periods in relative comfort.

UNStudio plans to transform the center of Düsseldorf with a new mixed-use project focused around two matching towers, which will incorporate significant greenery on their facades and reduce their grid-based energy use with sustainability features.

Overtreders W has taken an unusual approach to creating its Stable Stack tiny cabin/hotel room. The structure was built using borrowed materials and is secured together with straps, meaning it can eventually be dismantled and the materials returned.

SHoP Architects has completed the first supertall skyscraper in Brooklyn, NYC. The residential tower rises to a height of 1,066 ft and is defined by a blackened stainless steel, copper and bronze facade that integrates an existing bank on the site.

RIBA has revealed its 2023 Stirling Prize shortlist, the winner of which will receive the most high-profile award in UK architecture. Highlights include housing for artists and a university informed by its surrounding landscape.

A team of architects and designers has revealed plans for a Viking-inspired circular viewing point in Iceland. It will be perched on a mountain slope at a height of 650 m and cantilever outwards to provide spectacular views of the surrounding area.