Pair of Dubai skyscrapers connected by spectacular sky pool

It can't be easy for architects to make their mark in skyscraper-packed Dubai, but Foster + Partners has managed it. The influential firm has designed a pair of eye-catching towers that are linked by an exclusive penthouse swimming pool at the top.

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From timber towers to utopian landscrapers: 2024’s most ambitious builds

This year has produced a stunning amount of ambitious architecture. From a futuristic skyscraper, to the plan for the world's tallest timber tower, here's our pick of the top 10 most ambitious architecture projects of 2024.

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Futuristic skyscraper defined by a Sun-sculpted facade

Some of Zaha Hadid Architects' most eye-catching work has involved skyscrapers, and the firm continues this trend with a remarkable futuristic sculpted tower that's currently under construction in Shenzhen, China.

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Tall, tiny, round and revolving: 2024’s top 10 architectural oddities

This year has produced more than its fair share of unique and outlandish architecture. From a sail-shaped skyscraper to a revolving house, here's our pick of the top 10 architectural oddities of 2024.

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US homeless find shelter in massive 3D-printed housing community

Leading 3D printing firm Icon has revealed plans to create an ambitious new 3D-printed community for homeless people in Texas. The project will provide 100 safe and comfortable residences to those who need them most.

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New supertall skyscraper will equal Shard’s longstanding height record

The Shard has stood as both the UK and Western Europe's tallest skyscraper for over a decade, however an ambitious new supertall named 1 Undershaft has been given the thumbs-up in London that will match its height.

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Floating pod cabin concept reinvents the forest treehouse

UK-based architectural designer Antony Gibbon has introduced his latest concept: the Burl Treehouse. This series of rounded treehouse pods offers guests a unique way to experience a nature getaway, while also prioritizing sustainability.

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Shipping container-based sports club dispatched to refugees worldwide

Shipping containers continue to provide inspiration for architects worldwide. The latest example of this is the Klabu, by MVRDV, which is an easily transportable and solar-powered sports club for refugees.

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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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