Architecture
Second Life architecture competition
A new architecture competition has been announced for virtual buildings designed for the Second Life digital world. More about Second Life architecture competition
A new architecture competition has been announced for virtual buildings designed for the Second Life digital world. More about Second Life architecture competition
Architects Rogers Stirk Harbour and Partners have completed the first homes at Oxley Woods – a sustainable housing project near Milton Keynes in England. More about Oxley Woods by Rogers Stirk Harbour and Partners
Live from Dubai: A new book exploring architecture, design and urbanism in the Middle East has been launched at the International Design Forum. More about With/Without launched at IDF
Live from Dubai: OMA just sent us a few more images of the proposed Jebel al Jais Mountain Resort in Ras Al Khaimah in the United Arab Emirates. More about Jebel al Jais Mountain Resort by OMA 2
Live from Dubai: here are some images of Jebel Al Jais Mountain Resort - a tourist village on a mountain in the Emirate of Ras Al Khaimah designed by Rem Koolhaas of Office for Metropolitan Architecture. More about Jebel al Jais Mountain Resort by OMA
Live from Dubai: Rem Koolhaas has launched Al Manakh, a book described as the first comprehensive guide to architecture and urban design in the The Gulf. More about Koolhaas launches Al Manakh in Dubai
Italian experimental architecture company Dynamic Architecture has proposed a revolving sustainable skyscraper for Dubai powered by wind turbines placed between each floor. More about Dynamic Architecture in Dubai
Architects Waugh Thistleton have won planning permission for this residential building in Ramsgate Street in Dalston, London. More about Waugh Thistleton in Dalston, London
LightHive, an installation by Alex Haw, is at the Architectural Association School of Architecture in London until 1 June. More about LightHive by Alex Haw
Architects Foster + Partners have designed a winery for Spanish wine producer Faustino Group. More about Faustino Winery by Foster + Partners
The Opus, a mixed-use commercial and retail development in Dubai designed by Zaha Hadid, is being launched in London today. More about The Opus by Zaha Hadid
Wembley National Stadium in London was officially opened on Saturday, when it hosted the FA Cup final. More about Wembley Stadium by Foster + Partners
Here are some more images of NHow Hotel in Milan, designed by Matteo Thun. More about NHow Hotel Milan by Matteo Thun 2
The Nhow Hotel in Via Tortona, Milan, was easily the most talked-about venue during last month's furniture fair. More about NHow Hotel Milan by Matteo Thun
Architecture journalist Kieran Long has been appointed editor of UK weekly magazine Architects Journal. More about Kieran Long is new AJ editor
Milan update: this installation by architect Kengo Kuma of a concept home based on traditional Japanese interiors was one of the talking points at Milan this year. More about Tsunagu by Kengo Kuma
Zaha Hadid is showing a new series of works on paper at Arndt & Partner gallery in Zurich, Switzerland. More about Works on paper by Zaha Hadid
While we are on the subject, here are some recent photos of the nearly completed extension to the Royal Ontario Museum in Toronto, Canada by Daniel Libeskind. More about Daniel Libeskind at Royal Ontario Museum
Here is a full set of images, plans and diagrams of the giant RAK Convention and Exhibition Centre for the new city at Ras Al Khaimah in the United Arab Emirates. More about RAK Convention and Exhibition Centre by OMA
Architects Foster + Partners have announced the Masdar Initiative - a giant urban development in Abu Dhabi which they describe as the world's first "zero carbon, zero waste" city. More about Zero-carbon city by Foster + Partners