Luxury wildlife tourism district planned for Saudi Arabia

As the country undergoes an unprecedented construction boom, yet another ambitious new development has been revealed for Saudi Arabia. Named Zardun, the project will create a new wildlife park, with three boutique hotels and a visitor center.

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World’s tallest spokeless Ferris wheel to offer bird’s eye view of Seoul

UNStudio has revealed plans to build the world's tallest spokeless Ferris wheel in Seoul, South Korea. The unusual structure will take the form of two intersecting rings, with pods revolving around them to offer superb views of the area.

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Oklahoma skyscraper gets redesign to become USA’s new tallest building

Oklahoma's Boardwalk at Bricktown was recently revealed as the upcoming second-tallest skyscraper in the USA. Designer AO is now aiming for even greater heights though, and has created an ambitious redesign to make it the country's new tallest tower.

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Lush plant-filled airport terminal is powered by renewable energy

SOM's new airport terminal in India provides weary travelers with a lush interior that's filled with plants and trees, and is made from natural materials like bamboo and stone. Impressively, all of its power needs are met by renewable energy.

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Eye-catching rippling arts center makes waves in China

MAD Architects has revealed plans for a new mixed-use development in Foshan, China. The Nanhai Arts Center's unusual design is informed by its lakeside location and is envisioned as a large rippling wave of water.

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Riyadh opera house riffs on traditional Saudi architecture to stay cool

Snøhetta has revealed plans to build a new opera house in Saudi Arabia. The Royal Diriyah Opera House will feature an unusual design that draws inspiration from traditional local buildings, in an attempt to take the sting out of the summer heat.

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Google’s new HQ gives 1980s Chicago building a modern upgrade

Google has revealed plans for its new HQ in Chicago. The project will transform the existing 1980s-era James R. Thompson Center, giving the aging building an ambitious renovation that brings it in line with modern sustainability standards.

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Snøhetta crafts a suspended treetop home in the heart of Norway

Norwegian architectural firm Snøhetta has revealed its latest residential project located in Kongsberg, Norway. House Dokka is an off-grid three-bedroom family home that's inspired by treehouse architecture and embraces a connection with nature.

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3D printing refreshes boutique store with intricate fabric-like facade

As 3D-printed architecture continues to grow in popularity, we're seeing more creative uses for the tech. This example comes from Studio RAP and uses a 3D printer to transform a retail store with a decorative knitted fabric-like ceramic facade.

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Twisting four-tower Tencent HQ forms a vortex in Shenzhen

Büro Ole Scheeren has revealed plans for an extraordinary new project named the Tencent Helix. Taking the form of four connected twisting towers, it will serve as the new global headquarters of tech giant Tencent in Shenzhen, China.

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