A team from the University of Oxford studied and recreated the Parthenon’s lighting system on the Athenian Acropolis. This magnificent temple, built between 447 and 438 BC to honor the…

The city, discovered by chance in Mexico’s southeastern state of Campeche, has been named Valeriana after a nearby lagoon. Archaeologists uncovered pyramids, ballcourts, causeways linking different areas, and amphitheaters. Valeriana…

The Step Pyramid of Djoser is Egypt’s oldest monumental pyramid, built around 4,500 years ago. Erected in Saqqara around 2680 B.C., it marks a milestone in the history of monumental…

This kind of urban landscape exists only in dreams—for now. Its creator, New Delhi–based architect and designer Manas Bhatia, believes his surreal skyscrapers will one day become reality. His latest…

The cubic skyscraper Mukaab — not the tallest, but planned to be the most massive building in the world — could theoretically hold the equivalent of 20 Empire State Buildings.…

Her “cosmic” projects—earning her the nickname “destroyer of geometric laws”—look like objects from an extraterrestrial civilization. Her revolutionary approach to building transformed architecture around the world. Her career and achievements…

Tropical plants wrap around towering columns and cascade from lofty overhangs. Guests relax around a lagoon-like pool, seeking refuge from the scorching midday sun. The spacious terrace, adorned with a…

Renowned British architect Norman Foster has unveiled plans for a $1 billion office tower in Hollywood. The Los Angeles skyscraper, designed by Foster + Partners, is already capturing the attention…

British firm Heatherwick Studio designed a new school of design and creative space for students at Ean University in Bogotá. The studio, with offices in London and Shanghai, is known…

Heatherwick Studio has unveiled designs for the new Hanwha Galleria shopping center in Seoul, a city known for architectural innovation. The concept features two symmetrical hourglass-shaped buildings with romantically lit…

The Huanggang skyscraper, a 247-meter tower, is set to become a striking landmark in the sprawling metropolis of Shenzhen, in Guangdong Province. This towering structure will serve as a symbolic…

Rafael Viñoly Architects has revealed plans for a new terminal at Florence’s Amerigo Vespucci Airport — and the roof will host a real vineyard. The firm says the terminal’s design…

Mercedes-Benz, in collaboration with Dubai-based developer Binghatti, has unveiled a new landmark for the city. Called Mercedes-Benz Places, the residential skyscraper will stand 341 meters tall and rise in the…

The innovative design of the record-breaking Seoul Twin Eye observation wheel, which features a spokeless structure, was created by Dutch firm UNStudio in collaboration with Arup and Heerim Architecture. Seoul’s…

Can modern architecture truly captivate today’s audience? The experts at Büro Ole Scheeren have certainly achieved that. This quirky yet harmonious structure resembles a fantastical four-legged creature in a twisting…

Zaha Hadid Architects designed the Science Fiction Museum for Chengdu, a city of about 20 million in Sichuan Province. Covering 59,000 square meters, the museum will host exhibitions, conferences, and…

The dynamic yet cozy metropolis of Haikou (Hainan, China) is rapidly evolving into a hub for international tourism. Haikou attracts travelers and expats with its gentle subtropical climate and comfortable…

Among these masterpieces are the Guggenheim Museum in Bilbao, the Walt Disney Concert Hall in Los Angeles, and the “Dancing House” in Prague. These and other buildings are widely considered…

This year’s winners of the eVolo Skyscraper Competition have been announced. Among the projects that captivated the jury were rotating affordable housing units, a plastic skyscraper designed to clean the…

Zaha Hadid Architects (ZHA) is opening a new chapter at its Studio City resort in Macau. The firm recently unveiled the W Macau hotel — one of two new hotels…

British architects have unveiled a concept for a unique vertiport that will provide air taxi services for residents and visitors in Dubai, UAE. A vertiport is a new term in…

Thanks to its yellow sandstone structures, Jaisalmer in northern India is also known as the Golden City. In the summer, temperatures in this region can soar to 49 degrees Celsius.…

A new futuristic terminal will cover 270,000 square meters at Lunjia Airport in Changchun, in Jilin province in northeastern China. Functional, cozy, and green, the terminal is designed to resemble…

The visual fantasies of Manas Bhatia, an architecture designer from New Delhi, transport us to a city of the future. The settlement looks far more advanced than any modern human…

Of course this is fantasy — a bit of a game. It’s hard to imagine anyone seriously proposing to transform Paris’s historic buildings, even for a noble cause like greening…

As the global sea level continues to rise, humanity is being forced to seek out unexpected places to call home. The concept for the latest floating city comes from the…

The modern world faces a host of challenges—climate change, dwindling natural resources, an aging population, and rapid urban growth. As a result, people need a different quality of life, one…

Leading architecture firms Grimshaw, HWKN, WHY, and Farshid Moussavi answered an invitation from metaverse platform Pax.world and designed original social spaces for the platform. The metaverse is a virtual space…

Houston is about to unveil an extraordinary architectural landmark. Residents of the 2.3 million–person city have been eagerly awaiting its completion. At Memorial Park—the city’s largest natural and recreational area—a…

No, this isn’t a training simulator for astronauts or a hideout for exhibitionists. It’s a relaxation capsule designed by a Madrid-based design studio. Architects from Unio Design Studio nestled the…

Corniche Beach, in southwest Abu Dhabi, attracts vacationers with its pristine white sand, azure waters, and well-developed infrastructure. Soon, this 2.5-kilometer stretch of coastline is set to become even more…

Dubai is already known for jaw-dropping architecture, and another bold project is slated to appear soon. The local architectural firm ZNera Space has designed a project unlike anything the world…

Augmented reality holograms, robotic assistants, 3D-printed transforming walls, obedient screens… All of these, and more, are tools of artificial intelligence embedded in quirky yet practical architectural forms. This reality, which…

“I am Amsterdam!” is the official motto of the Dutch capital, a bold claim about the city’s character. Known as the “Venice of the North,” Amsterdam is famous worldwide —…

“I am Amsterdam!” is the official motto of the Dutch capital, boldly proclaiming the city’s uniqueness and independence. Known as the “Venice of the North,” Amsterdam is famous worldwide—its colorful,…

Of the seven wonders of the ancient world, only one survives today—the Great Pyramid of Giza, the most magnificent structure of antiquity. When researchers studied this monument of Egyptian architecture,…