Tired old factory transformed into modern office and public park

For its latest project, MVRDV turned a tired old factory in Shenzhen, China, into a bustling modern office. The building has been extended and modernized, and features a staircase running through it, offering access to a rooftop park.

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Mixed-use office building turns timber construction on its head

White Arkitekter recently completed an ambitious timber building named Nodi. The mixed-use office has an unusual overall form that increases in width as it rises and looks almost like it has been turned upside-down.

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Quirky residential high-rise puts the O in home

MVRDV puts the O in home – literally – with this unusual residential project slated for Germany. One of four buildings that will eventually spell out HOME, the donut-shaped high-rise showcases the firm's flair for lighthearted, quirky architecture.

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Extraordinary high-rise fills cracked facade with greenery

MAD Architects has unveiled plans for a new high-rise in Denver. One River North will be defined by its eye-catching facade, which looks like it has been torn open by an earthquake or some other cataclysmic event and has greenery growing through it.

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RIBA House of the Year longlist showcases amazing British design

RIBA has unveiled its pick of this year's best new British homes. Consisting of 20 impressive projects, the 2021 House of the Year includes a water tower turned into a home, an accessible cottage remodel, and a skinny house squeezed into an alleyway.

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Head cap-inspired sports stadium designed to keep athletes from running hot

Resembling a huge hat discarded in the Qatari desert, the Al Thumama Stadium has been created for the FIFA 2022 World Cup. It's inspired by the gahfiya, a traditional woven head covering, and is designed to help keep spectators and athletes cool.

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ZHA’s energy efficient office adds some greenery to inner-city Prague

Work is underway on a new office building designed by Zaha Hadid Architects. The project will be covered in greenery and will also boast significant sustainability features, including solar panels and rainwater collection.

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Stunning pavilion shaded from Dubai sun with airplane-inspired facade

Foster + Partners is taking part in Expo 2020 Dubai with a stunning new pavilion named Alif. The aircraft-inspired building incorporates sustainability features and boasts what's described as the world's largest passenger elevator.

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Amazing water tower home wins 2021 Stephen Lawrence Prize

Following its unveiling of the 2021 Stirling Prize, the RIBA has revealed the winner of the 2021 Stephen Lawrence Prize. Tonkin Liu won for its fantastic work transforming a dilapidated water tower into a one-of-a-kind family home.

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Nautical pavilion promotes sustainability in Dubai

Dubai's Expo 2020 recently began and Carlo Ratti Associatti and Italo Rota have created a pavilion for Italy. Aiming to produce a sustainable build that wouldn't end up in landfill, it's made from recycled bottles, orange peel and three boat hulls.

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