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Five designers in Mexico exhibit new uses for biomaterials
An exhibition in Mexico curated in collaboration with Danish research lab Space10 has showcased five novel uses for local biomaterials. More about Five designers in Mexico exhibit new uses for biomaterials
Foster + Partners designs "largest all-electric tower" for JPMorgan Chase in Manhattan
Foster + Partners has released plans for the new global headquarters for JPMorgan Chase in Manhattan, which the architecture firm claims will be New York's largest all-electric tower. More about Foster + Partners designs "largest all-electric tower" for JPMorgan Chase in Manhattan
Brillhart elevates Miami home on stilts in response to rising sea levels
Responding to floods and weather caused by climate change, Florida-based Brillhart Architecture has raised a residence in southern Miami on galvanized steel stilts. More about Brillhart elevates Miami home on stilts in response to rising sea levels
Perkins & Will uses wind direction to shape LA low-income housing complex
Architecture firm Perkins & Will has released designs for a three-building, low-income housing complex in Los Angeles that includes permanent supportive housing. More about Perkins & Will uses wind direction to shape LA low-income housing complex
NBBJ designs net-zero school for neurodiverse children in California
US-based architecture studio NBBJ has released designs for a net-zero school in Encino, California, that will cater to neurodiverse students. More about NBBJ designs net-zero school for neurodiverse children in California
Seven super-skinny skyscrapers changing New York City's skyline
Following the world's skinniest skyscraper opening in New York, we round up seven super-skinny skyscrapers that have changed the city's skyline. More about Seven super-skinny skyscrapers changing New York City's skyline
Barozzi Veiga designs home for Miami artist residency Oolite Arts
Spanish firm Barozzi Veiga has revealed plans for a new home for Oolite Arts in Miami, the studio's first ground-up project in the United States. More about Barozzi Veiga designs home for Miami artist residency Oolite Arts
Snøhetta to expand Dartmouth's Hopkins Center for the Arts
Architecture firm Snøhetta has released plans for an expansion of the Hopkins Center for the Arts (the Hop) at Dartmouth in New Hampshire. More about Snøhetta to expand Dartmouth's Hopkins Center for the Arts
Kelly Wearstler renovates swimming pool for suite in Downtown LA Proper Hotel
American designer Kelly Wearstler has refurbished a pool for a suite in the Downtown LA Proper Hotel, which opened earlier this year. More about Kelly Wearstler renovates swimming pool for suite in Downtown LA Proper Hotel
Tom Wiscombe and Marrikka Trotter apologise for "high-pressure office culture" after being suspended by SCI-Arc
Two SCI-Arc faculty members who were put on administrative leave for suggesting that architecture students should work long hours for low pay have apologised for their comments. More about Tom Wiscombe and Marrikka Trotter apologise for "high-pressure office culture" after being suspended by SCI-Arc
NYC gallery celebrates 30th anniversary of Jane Atfield's recycled-plastic chairs
Emma Scully Gallery in Manhattan is showcasing the furniture of Jane Atfield, a British designer credited with one of the earliest uses of recycled plastics in furniture design. More about NYC gallery celebrates 30th anniversary of Jane Atfield's recycled-plastic chairs
World's skinniest skyscraper by SHoP Architects completes in Manhattan
The final exterior cladding elements have been added to SHoP Architects' 111 West 57th Street in New York City, a supertall skyscraper that is both the world's skinniest and the second tallest in the Western Hemisphere. More about World's skinniest skyscraper by SHoP Architects completes in Manhattan
OSO to suspend Boeing 747 jumbo jet aircraft between two buildings in Seattle
Japan-based architecture firm OSO has released a plan to suspend a Boeing 747 aircraft between two towers in a downtown Seattle complex designed by Henriquez Partners Architects. More about OSO to suspend Boeing 747 jumbo jet aircraft between two buildings in Seattle
MAWD revamps lobby and atrium of Denver tower designed by IM Pei
Design studio MAWD has redone the interiors of an IM Pei tower in Denver, Colorado, including the lobby and an adjoining Philip Johnson-designed atrium. More about MAWD revamps lobby and atrium of Denver tower designed by IM Pei
SHoP Architects' supertall Brooklyn Tower tops out in New York
The Brooklyn Tower supertall skyscraper by SHoP Architects, which became the borough's tallest building last year, has reached its full height. More about SHoP Architects' supertall Brooklyn Tower tops out in New York
HKS releases design for "one of the largest" Black-owned real estate projects in Hollywood
HKS Architects has released plans for a plant-covered structure in the middle of Hollywood to be built for CMNTY Culture as an entertainment and tech hub. More about HKS releases design for "one of the largest" Black-owned real estate projects in Hollywood
Foster + Partners to renovate Transamerica Pyramid in San Francisco
Foster + Partners is set to renovate and restore the iconic Transamerica Pyramid in San Francisco. More about Foster + Partners to renovate Transamerica Pyramid in San Francisco
AIA reveals America's best homes for 2022
The American Institute of Architects (AIA) has announced the winners of its annual Housing Awards, including multiple residences by Olson Kundig Architects and Alterstudio. More about AIA reveals America's best homes for 2022
Mark Odom Studio elevates shipping containers on stilts for The Pitch entertainment complex
Austin-based Mark Odom Studio has completed a half-acre entertainment complex that uses repurposed shipping containers to create multi-level spaces. More about Mark Odom Studio elevates shipping containers on stilts for The Pitch entertainment complex
Tower in Ontario becomes world's tallest retrofitted Passivhaus structure
ERA Architects has refurbished a postwar social housing building in Hamilton, Ontario, making it the largest residential building in the world to achieve Passivhaus EnerPHit certification. More about Tower in Ontario becomes world's tallest retrofitted Passivhaus structure