BY: HANNAH THOMAS You’ve searched and searched but you just can’t find it; you want it to have a structure that will withstand the burden of time, but won’t be costly. Well, if you can’t find it, then build it.…
Casa Vicens, Gaudi’s first architectural masterpiece is opening to the public
When visiting Barcelona, after eating paella and window shopping, what’s likely on your to-do list is visiting the architectural artworks designed by Antoni Gaudi. Well, you can now add another one of his buildings to a string of must see…
This 1920s engineer made a house out of newspaper and it’s still standing today (photos)
BY: ELIJAH BASSETT In the 21st century, we understand the importance of environmentalism better than ever – but even we might think twice about building a home out of recycling. The 1920s were a different time, however, and it turns…
Spain just unveiled the world’s first 3D-printed pedestrian bridge
BY: ELIJAH BASSETT With the growing popularity of 3D printing lately, it was only a matter of time before someone tried something crazy. But the crazy part here is that they actually succeeded. In Madrid, architects and engineers from the…
A company in the Netherlands has found a beautiful, functional use for retired wind turbines
BY: BROOKLYN PINHEIRO As wind turbines come to the end of their lifespan the clean energy source faces barriers to continuing its commitment to being environmentally friendly. After 15 to 25 years in the field, wind turbines need to be…
This company turned a decrepit 1970s building into a green oasis that is sustainable and accessible
BY: CHARLOTTE LEFAVE Photos via WOHA. WOHA is a Singapore-based architectural organization that focuses heavily on environmentally-friendly practices. They pride themselves on concentrating on the integrity of nature, the intermingling of natural resources into the final result, and having a major reliance on…
In a war-torn city, this untouched 142-year-old hotel is a little piece of preserved history
BY: AISHA ILYAD One of the many great and historical remnants of the past Lebanese and Roman ruins is a hotel that was built in 1874 and is still open today. The hotel has never been closed, not even for…
China’s Urban Art of Containing an Ever-Growing 1.3 Billion Populace
By: MELISSA BOODOO Overpopulation is the environment’s inability to support the existing population of humans or other living things. In my project entitled ‘Over Populated‘, I examine China’s never-ending economic growth through the exploration of colors and architecture. We are able to…
Every part of this house is reusable and completely edible
BY: CAROLINE ROLF The amateur gardener is advised to start small, beginning with a patch in their backyard that is easy to maintain. Dutch architects ignored this recommendation when they created a space that is all garden. A thick sprawl…
How a perfectly circular bridge in Uruguay makes a point
BY: CAROLINE ROLF About 1000 cars can now cross the lagoon between the cities of Rocha and Maldonado on the southern coast of Uruguay everyday. But instead of racing from point A to point B, as we so often fall…
The hypnotizing architecture of a city that is reaching towards the sky
BY: CONNOR BRIAN The word claustrophobia finds new definition in Hong Kong. The city is one of the most densely populated places in the world, with over 7.2 million people squished inside and the area of just 1,104 square kilometres.…
This school built an urban garden paradise on their roof to inspire a more sustainable future
BY: STEFANIE PHILLIPS Vietnam was once known for its vast agricultural landscape of large rice fields and rich coffee crops, but like many countries, a change in the economy has lit fire to rapid urbanization. As a result they are…
These 4 offices will make you want to go to work
BY: ATLAS We’ve all heard about the Google offices. Slides in splashes of primary colours weave their way through the building, mini-golf courses wait on every mezzanine, and there’s a pinball machine or arcade game within eye’s view at all…