Ellen Eberhardt
C3D Architecture breaks ground on "striking" Manhattan skyscraper
Construction has begun on a skyscraper in Midtown Manhattan by local firm C3D Architecture that was designed with a bulbous facade that have a "striking visual effect". More about C3D Architecture breaks ground on "striking" Manhattan skyscraper
Foster + Partners designs "elegant" Miami supertall skyscraper
Architecture studio Foster + Partners has unveiled designs for a supertall skyscraper in Miami that is set to house the relocated headquarters of hedge fund Citadel. More about Foster + Partners designs "elegant" Miami supertall skyscraper
Jyhling Lee creates origami-informed steel sculpture for Toronto
Local artist Jyhling Lee has created a stainless steel sculpture informed by an origami bowl for an "iconic" street in Downtown Toronto. More about Jyhling Lee creates origami-informed steel sculpture for Toronto
Ten inventive contemporary houses in Austin
An extension perched above a ranch house and a 3D-printed home designed by Lake Flato and ICON feature in this roundup of contemporary architecture in Austin, Texas. More about Ten inventive contemporary houses in Austin
Pelletier de Fontenay creates "permeable" boundary for Quebec school
Local architecture studios Pelletier de Fontenay and Leclerc Architects have created a Quebec primary school organised around an open courtyard to create a "permeable" boundary with nature. More about Pelletier de Fontenay creates "permeable" boundary for Quebec school
Remsen releases homeware to "bring back joy" to design for the elderly
Brooklyn homeware brand Remsen has released an aluminium pill container and fluted grab bar as part of its overall pursuit to "reposition the conversation around ageing". More about Remsen releases homeware to "bring back joy" to design for the elderly
Ten bold statement rugs that liven up the living room
Boldly patterned and colourful rugs characterise the living rooms of these apartments and houses around the world that we have collected for our most recent lookbook. More about Ten bold statement rugs that liven up the living room
Stòffa opens New York City flagship with "calming backdrop"
The in-house design team of New York menswear brand Stòffa has mixed vintage and contemporary furniture for its flagship store in SoHo. More about Stòffa opens New York City flagship with "calming backdrop"
Hotel in Frank Lloyd Wright skyscraper to close following "unapproved" sale of items
A hotel in an Oklahoma skyscraper by Frank Lloyd Wright is reportedly set to close amid reports that the owner has sold historical items without "review or approval" from the Frank Lloyd Wright Conservancy. More about Hotel in Frank Lloyd Wright skyscraper to close following "unapproved" sale of items
Aurelia Institute designs geodesic spacecraft for "leading good lives" in orbit
Boston non-profit Aurelia Institute has created a pavilion showcasing its self-assembling geodesic dome, designed to allow space professionals and the general public to "lead good lives" in zero gravity. More about Aurelia Institute designs geodesic spacecraft for "leading good lives" in orbit
Handel Architects completes "the largest Passive House building in Canada"
A university building in Toronto by Handel Architects has received formal recognition as a Passive House project, making it "the largest Passive House building in Canada". More about Handel Architects completes "the largest Passive House building in Canada"
Milliøns utilises "intense contrasts" for IM Pei museum renovation
Los Angeles studio Milliøns has updated the east wing of the Everson Museum of Art in New York state designed by architect IM Pei, introducing reflective and colourful materials to a below-grade space. More about Milliøns utilises "intense contrasts" for IM Pei museum renovation
Airbnb creates life-size Polly Pocket house in Massachusetts
As part of its ongoing Icons series, Airbnb has created a life-size rental version of a Polly Pocket compact toy, which includes mock-up versions of clothing and oversized furniture. More about Airbnb creates life-size Polly Pocket house in Massachusetts
Eight contemporary houses in Hawaii that respond to the island environment
Large, overhanging roof eaves and homes with multiple dwellings are featured in this roundup of eight houses located on the islands of Hawaii. More about Eight contemporary houses in Hawaii that respond to the island environment
CookFox to convert former New York City prison into affordable housing
Local architecture studio CookFox Architects has unveiled plans to renovate a former women's prison in Chelsea into "100 per cent" affordable housing. More about CookFox to convert former New York City prison into affordable housing
World's tallest residential skyscraper approved in Brazil
According to reports, the city of Balneário Camboriú in Brazil has approved plans for what developers claim will be the world's tallest residential tower, which will reach over 500 metres in height. More about World's tallest residential skyscraper approved in Brazil
Eames Institute renovates 1990s industrial building to house headquarters
The design team at the Eames Institute of Infinite Curiosity has renovated an industrial building in California to host the organisation's headquarters and a 40,000-object archive. More about Eames Institute renovates 1990s industrial building to house headquarters
Nine recently completed skyscrapers in Latin America
From a complex designed by RSHP in Bogotá to skyscrapers made of interlocking volumes in Quito by BIG, we've rounded up nine recently completed skyscrapers across Latin America. More about Nine recently completed skyscrapers in Latin America
Sabine Marcelis creates spinning pillars for High Museum of Art
Dutch designer Sabine Marcelis has created four rotating glass pillars for the plaza of Atlanta's High Museum of Art. More about Sabine Marcelis creates spinning pillars for High Museum of Art
Five design-focused exhibitions from Upstate Art Weekend
An abandoned school building converted into art galleries and a furniture collection informed by a childhood baseball bat were among the objects and exhibitions on display during Upstate Art Weekend in the Hudson Valley. More about Five design-focused exhibitions from Upstate Art Weekend