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World's tallest church is practically complete after 144 years under construction
4+ hour, 44+ min ago (413+ words) Almost a century and a half after construction began on La Sagrada Familia, the exterior structure of the tallest church in the world was finally completed last Friday in Barcelona, Spain. The Bas'lica i Temple Expiatori de la Sagrada Fam'lia,…...
World's largest spherical building brings space tourism down to Earth
5+ day, 1+ hour ago (247+ words) Longtime readers may remember a proposal to recreate the experience of standing on the the Moon inside a giant spherical structure here on Earth. That concept never materialized, but now, four years later, the team behind it is back with…...
Saudi halts largest skyscraper on the planet, future uncertain
3+ week, 5+ day ago (364+ words) Saudi halts largest skyscraper on the planet, future uncertain'New Atlas Saudi halts largest skyscraper on the planet, future uncertain Mukaab, the world's largest skyscraper, is one of the most ambitious construction projects ever conceived. However, according to a new report,…...
Only in Dubai: Striking skyscraper turns heads with glowing orb lounge
1+ mon, 2+ day ago (228+ words) How do you stand out in a skyscraper-packed city like Dubai? Well, you can either build really big " or you can build eye-catching. MVRDV opted for the latter with its Inaura tower, which will be defined by a luminous, jewel-like…...
Full throttle architecture: Mercedes-Benz plans 12 Dubai skyscrapers
1+ mon, 4+ day ago (218+ words) Luxury automakers are getting serious about architecture. Following its Miami skyscraper and Dubai tower, Mercedes-Benz has now really put its foot on the gas to collaborate on building no less than 12 new skyscrapers in Dubai. It's difficult to judge with…...
World's new tallest building nears major construction milestone
1+ mon, 5+ day ago (290+ words) Construction on what will be the world's tallest skyscraper is rapidly approaching a major milestone. Saudi Arabia's JEC Tower is racing towards 100 floors, making it a step closer to achieving its projected 2028 completion date. World's new tallest building nears major…...
Chinese museum steps aside so that nature can speak
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (348+ words) The museum is located adjacent to an ecological island inhabited by approximately 25,000 egrets. The presence of the birds is a relatively recent development, beginning after a local resident planted bamboo on the site, unintentionally creating the foundation for an urban…...
Minimal upgrades transform compact post-war home
1+ mon, 3+ week ago (236+ words) Minimal upgrades transform compact post-war home'New Atlas Minimal upgrades transform compact post-war home Shaped by a vision to maintain the ecological and architectural integrity of a post-war neighborhood, architectural firm OFIS has completed the House under the Poplars in the…...
Tall, small, 3D-printed, underground: 2025's best architecture
1+ mon, 3+ week ago (531+ words) This year has produced more than its fair share of fantastic buildings, and we've decided to take a look back at the best. From a house that was 3D printed using soil, to an upcoming megatall skyscraper, here's our selection of…...
Design without restraint: 2025's most ambitious architecture
1+ mon, 3+ week ago (160+ words) [Foster + Partners]The past 12 months have produced a remarkable number of buildings that push architecture to new heights. From a megatall skyscraper to the world's longest suspension bridge, here's our pick of the 10 most ambitious projects this year.Continue ReadingCategory:…...