Architecture
Advances in materials and design continue to expand the architect's playbook with buildings that reach for the skies or let us live under it. New Atlas brings you the latest developments.
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We now have a completion date for what will be the world's tallest skyscraper – and it's coming sooner than you might think. The amazing structure is expected to be finished by 2028 and will rise to a height of 3,303 ft in Saudi Arabia. -
Construction has reportedly begun on the first phase of the Line, Saudi Arabia's insanely ambitious plan to build a 105 mile-long megacity in the desert. We now know how many people will live there initially – and when they're moving in. -
New details have been revealed on what is arguably Saudi Arabia's most ambitious current architecture project: the world's new tallest skyscraper, which will rise to an incredible height of over 1 km in the Red Sea port city Jeddah.
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March 24, 2025 | Adam WilliamsCredible rumors are gaining momentum that a ridiculously tall skyscraper planned for Saudi Arabia is going ahead. If constructed, the incredibly ambitious 1.2-mile-high building will dwarf all other man-made structures. -
March 24, 2025 | Adam WilliamsMVRDV has completed work on an unusual new building that takes the form of a stack of boxes. Named Portlantis, the energy positive project hosts exhibition spaces and will be dismantled and recycled when its useful life comes to an end. -
March 21, 2025 | Adam WilliamsThe Vipp Tunnel is a remarkable new building that takes the form of a concrete tunnel. It cantilevers slightly over a hill among the rugged surrounding landscape and also runs off-the-grid with solar panels. -
March 17, 2025 | Adam Williams3D-printed architecture continues to go from strength to strength, with all kinds of projects being created with the burgeoning technology. The latest example of this is a new train station that will be built in just six hours. -
March 14, 2025 | Bridget BorgobelloPart of the Ningde "Zero Carbon Island" initiative, this events center is an innovative creation that redefines public spaces. This underground structure transforms a simple viewing platform into a space that deeply connects with nature. -
March 14, 2025 | Adam WilliamsZaha Hadid Architects has revealed plans for an eye-catching new skyscraper. The building's sculpted form, which twists as it rises, has a practical use, creating outdoor terrace areas for those inside. -
March 12, 2025 | Adam WilliamsIn news that will probably be greeted with "well, duh," Saudi Arabia's Neom gigaproject is costing more than expected. It's the scale that's truly shocking, though, with a new report detailing the astronomical sums currently being spent. -
March 11, 2025 | Adam WilliamsPlans have been revealed for an ambitious new stadium for soccer team Manchester United that's designed by Foster + Partners. The stadium will be topped by a large covering likened to an umbrella that will improve energy efficiency. -
March 08, 2025 | Adam WilliamsTimber construction is booming in the USA and the latest major project to showcase this trend comes from Diller Scofidio + Renfro. The prestigious firm has designed a new wooden college tower that will rise to a height of 186 ft. -
March 07, 2025 | Adam WilliamsZaha Hadid Architects has revealed plans for a pair of eye-catching towers. Featuring a futuristic swooping glazed and metal design, the buildings will rise upwards from a shared base and provide views of a nearby volcano. -
March 04, 2025 | Adam WilliamsLeading 3D-printing firm Icon has revealed plans to build a dozen new residences in Austin, Texas. The homes will feature an eye-catching mix of cutting-edge 3D printing and traditional building techniques, and will have two levels. -
March 01, 2025 | Adam WilliamsHouse W is a family home that takes the form of a barn split into two areas and joined by glazing. Its energy efficient design, which includes solar panels, allows it to generate almost twice as much power as it requires annually. -
February 27, 2025 | Adam WilliamsThis impressively sustainable fish market is topped by a huge timber roof. It weighs 2,500 tons and consists of 594 individual engineered wood beams, topped by aluminum panels designed to resemble fish scales. -
February 26, 2025 | Adam WilliamsZaha Hadid Architects has revealed plans for a futuristic-looking cultural center. The eye-catching building will be defined by a sculpted aluminum facade that's designed with local wind conditions in mind. -
February 23, 2025 | Adam WilliamsFollowing the tragic partial collapse of Baltimore's Francis Scott Key Bridge in early 2024 due to a container ship collision, a new plan has been put in place to build its replacement, which is designed to last for 100 years.
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