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.
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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.
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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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July 29, 2025 | Adam WilliamsDefined by its eye-catching use of interlocking volumes, The Nest, by Daria Sheina Studio, is a prefabricated cabin nestled in the remote North American wilderness. The home runs off-the-grid and provides a quiet escape for its owners.
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July 27, 2025 | Adam WilliamsIt has been a long wait, but the extraordinary MAD Architects-designed Lucas Museum of Narrative Art is finally nearing completion in Los Angeles. The futuristic building is now slated to open next year.
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July 25, 2025 | Adam WilliamsThis remarkable house was built using 3D printing technology, but with a sustainable twist: instead of being constructed from concrete like the majority of 3D-printed buildings, it's predominantly made from a soil-based mixture.
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July 23, 2025 | Adam WilliamsBIG and SCAPE have been commissioned to radically renovate an old oil- and coal-burning power plant in Connecticut. The building will be transformed from dirty polluter to green park, and will include swimming pools, walking trails, and more.
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July 20, 2025 | Michael FrancoThe Khao Yai National Park in central Thailand has recently gotten a stunner of a hotel courtesy of Praxis architects. While the rooms are impressive, the real showstopper is the transparent semi-cantilevered pool at the heart of the resort.
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July 18, 2025 | Adam WilliamsRising out of the ground like strange oversized lanterns, Hatai is an eye-catching project centered around two towers. Designed by Heatherwick Studio, the buildings will house a pair of hotels and are intended to enliven the local skyline.
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July 17, 2025 | Adam WilliamsAccording to a recent news report, Saudi Arabian authorities are taking a closer look at the feasibility of that most unfeasible of architecture projects, the Line, with potential consequences for its incredible ambition.
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July 16, 2025 | Bridget BorgobelloSet on a scenic lakeside plot in Lithuania, YCL has created a circular countryside home that challenges conventional design. This 237-sq-m residence blends architecture with nature through its unique form and four integrated sunken courtyards.
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July 09, 2025 | Adam WilliamsThe world's largest 3D-printed construction project is currently underway in Qatar. The effort involves printing a pair of schools, each of which smashes current records for a 3D-printed building.
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July 08, 2025 | Adam WilliamsThe World Architecture Festival has revealed its shortlist for 2025's best new buildings. Encompassing 460 projects, from the small scale to the supertall, it's a great opportunity to check out amazing architecture from around the globe.
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July 01, 2025 | Adam WilliamsA new tower is set to make a major impact on the skyline in Toronto, Canada. One Bloor West is nearing completion and has officially surpassed 984 ft, making it the country's first supertall skyscraper. And it's going to get even taller.
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June 29, 2025 | Joe SalasHow do you relocate an entire city block with 100-year-old brick buildings on it so you can build a multi-level subterranean shopping center, parking lot and subway connections underneath? With robots, of course.
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June 29, 2025 | Adam WilliamsAs construction continues on Bentley's car-elevating skyscraper, the luxury automaker has taken the wraps off its penthouse. The plush residence goes big on comfort and amenities – though has a price tag to match.
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June 26, 2025 | Adam WilliamsWork recently completed on yet another extraordinary luxury getaway in Saudi Arabia. Named Shebara Resort, the development features a collection of futuristic pod-like villas that appear to float above the Red Sea.
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June 24, 2025 | Adam WilliamsZaha Hadid Architects has been commissioned to design an entire new city in Sharjah, United Arab Emirates. The Khalid Bin Sultan City will transform the landscape with a large oasis-like park at its center and will focus on comfort and walkability.
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