Supertall skyscraper would put a pocket park halfway up

ODA New York has unveiled an interesting design for a new supertall skyscraper. It would have a void at its center which would host a pocket park, enabling residents to enjoy some fresh air and greenery without needing to travel down to the ground.

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China’s amazing “horizontal skyscraper” opens to visitors

Construction work is still ongoing on China's massive Raffles City Chongqing project but its most notable feature, the "horizontal skyscraper," has now opened to visitors. The stunning skybridge boasts a park and a glass-bottomed observation point.

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Stefano Boeri’s sustainable neighborhood will be filled with greenery

Stefano Boeri Architetti is responsible for some of the most impressive greenery-covered buildings we've reported on, but with its Tirana Riverside project, it plans an entire greenery-filled neighborhood in Albania.

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Heatherwick Studio’s residential tower overflows with greenery

Back in the 1960s, Prime Minister Lee Kuan Yew introduced his vision to turn Singapore into a "city in a garden." This has led to lots of greenery-covered architecture, including a new residential high-rise tower by Heatherwick Studio.

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Critically-acclaimed British home for sale, love of concrete required

If you've ever wanted to live in one of the houses in RIBA's House of the Year competitions, now's your chance – as long you have £2.5 million (roughly US$3.1 million) to spare. Ghost House should appeal to those with a deep love of exposed concrete.

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Pair of Zaha Hadid-designed skyscrapers set to rise in London

Two eye-catching skyscrapers that are envisioned for London have been granted planning permission, though the project has reportedly proven controversial with some locals. ZHA's Vauxhall Cross Island will include office, hotel, and residential space.

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MVRDV’s mirrored art depot is topped by a public garden

Work is nearing completion on a new art depot by MVRDV that offers insight into the world of art preservation and restoration. Named Depot Boijmans Van Beuningen, the project features an eye-catching mirrored facade and is topped by a public garden.

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Solar-powered center puts sustainability at heart of the community

K20 Architecture was commissioned to design a new community center in Bayswater, a suburb of Melbourne. In response, it delivered a building that makes use of local and recycled materials and features solar power and rainwater collection systems.

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Quirky Stairway House is a few steps beyond the average home

No prizes for guessing where the Stairway House gets its name. This unusual project is located in Japan and serves as home to three generations of the same family, with the oversized staircase meant to help connect them.

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Multifaceted glazing bulges out of OMA’s remarkable department store

With its eye-catching glazing bulging out of a stone facade, the remarkable Galleria in Gwanggyo is one of the most striking buildings we've seen in some time. Designed by OMA, the department store was recently completed in Gwanggyo, South Korea.

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