Extraordinary high-rise rips apart the heart of the city

OODA continues to make its mark on Tirana, Albania, with yet another eye-catching project. Named Ndarja, it's envisioned as a square high-rise building that has been pulled apart to create a pair of towers.

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Extraordinary observation tower functions like a massive sundial

Reaching a height of 164 ft in eastern China, the Sun Tower, by OPEN Architecture, cuts a remarkable figure on the shoreline. The curving observation tower functions like a massive sundial and marks the changing of the seasons.

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Curving science center takes low-tech approach to keeping cool

With its eye-catching scientific research center, Zaha Hadid Architects has taken an ingenious approach to maintaining a comfortable temperature. The building will feature a passive cooling system inspired by traditional local architecture.

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Build details showcase incredible scale of Saudi Arabia’s Line megacity

As the Line megacity continues to grow in the Saudi Arabian desert, some new construction details showcase the scale of the gigantic project, including its reported use of one fifth of the world's available steel.

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World’s largest spherical building gets Middle Eastern doppelgänger

The team behind the Sphere, the Las Vegas building that boasts bragging rights as the world's largest spherical building and hosts the world's largest LED display on its exterior, has revealed plans to create a second version in the Middle East.

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Extraordinary skyscraper pushes 13 staggered cubes high into the air

Work has begun on a remarkable new skyscraper by OODA. The Hora Vertikale will reach a height of 459 ft and will consist of 13 stacked cubes that resemble oversized toy blocks carelessly placed into position.

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3D-printed Walmart extension set to revolutionize US retail

Until now, most 3D-printed architecture has been focused on housing or research projects. However, the burgeoning technology has come to the retail sector in a big way with a new 3D-printed extension for Walmart.

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Shipping container-based sauna lets you sweat in your backyard

Shipping containers continue to inspire architects and designers. This example comes from Backcountry Containers, which has created a container-based sauna and plunge pool that can be easily installed in a backyard.

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Porsche’s new luxury tower pampers petrolheads – and their cars too

Tall buildings are a major trend in car design nowadays and another example of this comes from Porsche Design, which has revealed plans for a car-inspired tower offering high-end luxury for petrolheads and their vehicle collections too.

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Boulder-like 3D-printed homes will feature up to three floors

Most 3D-printed homes are currently arranged on one floor, however an upcoming project in the Netherlands plans to build four new houses that will include up to three floors, showcasing the growing complexity of 3D-printed architecture.

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