Yin and yang symbol informs eye-catching Chinese museum

The yin and yang symbol looms large in the imaginations of many architects. It has provided inspiration for everything from a house to a panda enclosure, and now influences the overall form of an eye-catching museum by Muda Architects.

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Huge circular building runs rings around world’s tallest skyscraper

ZNera Space envisions encircling the world's tallest building with a massive circular structure named the Downtown Circle. The mixed-use building would create a new neighborhood in the sky for Dubai at an impressive height of 550 m.

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Luxury shipping container-based house boasts rooftop deck with hot tub

The Porter is one of the most ambitious container-based houses we've seen in a while. Bob's Containers has maximized living space by installing a garage-style door that opens it up to the outside, and added features like a rooftop deck with hot tub.

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Prototype habitat explores ideas for colonizing Mars

If we're going to colonize Mars, we'll need somewhere for astronauts to live. Hugh Broughton Architects is using its expertise sheltering humans in the harshest conditions on our planet to offer ideas on what shape future Mars habitats could take.

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Tini glass house gets a size increase to fit family of three

Back in May, we reported on a tiny house named the Tini M that featured a compact footprint and mostly glass exterior. The designer has now followed up with the Tini 2M, which offers a new and more spacious interior layout suitable for a family.

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Solar facade designed to exceed office building’s electricity needs

Australian firm Kennon has revealed plans for an ambitious new project in Melbourne. Named 550 Spencer, the eight-story office building will produce more electricity than it requires using a cutting-edge solar facade made up of 1,182 solar panels.

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New world’s tallest timber tower crowned in the USA

The Ascent, by Korb + Associates Architects, has officially been recognized as the new world's tallest timber tower. Located in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, the residential high-rise reaches an impressive maximum height of 86.6 meters.

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One-of-a-kind minimalist retreat built using concrete box culverts

Sleeping in a culvert generally means you've fallen on hard times, but that's not the case with this unique project by Nendo. The minimalist dwelling is built using the precast concrete box culverts usually used to construct waterways and tunnels.

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Alibaba’s blocky HQ focuses on workspace flexibility and energy efficiency

SOM has revealed its new headquarters for Chinese e-commerce giant Alibaba. Featuring a chunky form meant to resemble a cloud, it will boast some carefully considered sustainability features and will be flexible and future-proof.

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Small but perfectly formed: RIBA’s Stephen Lawrence shortlist revealed

RIBA has announced the 2022 Stephen Lawrence Prize shortlist. Consisting of seven superb UK projects built to a modest budget, highlights include an impressive extension built into some ruins and an energy efficient renovation of a 1960s home.

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