Image Courtesy: Icon An innovative 3D-printed hotel opens in Marfa, Texas, marking a watershed moment for green building practices. The hotel is the first to be constructed entirely with 3D printing technology and was designed by renowned architect Pioneering 3D. The hotel’s unconventional structure consists of domes from the same eco-friendly concrete mixture. The hotel’s […]

Architect Michael Hansmeyer unveils the first images of the Tour Blanche. The 29-meter-high tower will be installed in the Swiss village of Mulegns. The Tour Blanche is entirely 3D-printed using concrete. Its baroque-inspired spiral staircase and numerous columns are just a few of the many highlights. A tower to revitalize a Swiss village The primary […]

Commercial architects are in high demand for their excellent creativity, design and project management skills. It’s a challenging role but the process is essential to ensure new commercial buildings stand the test of time and pass the aesthetic test for clients and other local stakeholders. What is commercial architecture? Commercial architecture is the technical process […]

Construction is an industry where planning and forethought really matters. While there is a role for improvisation in certain cases, the reality is that most major construction projects unfold according to a meticulously arranged design. Where this design concerns the actual shape of the final product, we call it architectural design. What is architectural design? […]

Innovative designers have been looking into AI for a while already, but the field seems to really be exploding nowadays with the emergence of new powerful tools to create imagery using artificial intelligence. Some tools, such as Dall-E, have been used to have a lot of fun. However, serious design work can also happen using […]

A year after the Eiffel Tower went up in the heart of Paris, in 1889, the city of London decided to get its own: the “Great Tower of London”. For that purpose, a competition was held, involving plenty of very creative design and a bunch of Eiffel Tower look-alikes. The design number 37 was picked […]

Are you interested in properties for sale in Spain? If you do not like the coast and are looking for city life, the Spanish capital Madrid is a great option for you. When people ask if Madrid is suitable for families, the answer can only be “Yes”. And living in Madrid with your family is […]

The aphorism, time is money, is one that every business owner is familiar with. In all businesses, AEC studios included, automation can help to save a ton of time. This is because automation simplifies processes that will otherwise have to be carried out manually. Automation involves the use of digital tools to complete tasks easier […]

Owning a house is a dream for many people. It’s a place where you can raise your family, make memories, and have a space to call your own.  If you’re in the market for a new home, you may be wondering whether to get a custom house plan or buy an existing home. For some […]

The French government has recently announced the start of construction work on the rebuilding of the Notre-Dame cathedral, which was partly destroyed by a large fire, as most of us sadly remember. Observing the reconstruction of the cathedral will be interesting, as it will be a very challenging process. In fact, some of the materiel […]

Born in Moscow and still living and working in the Russian capital, Alexandr Krylov is an architect who transposed his profession into his art. Mixing his passions for technology, architecture, and science-fiction, he creates illustrations that represent new worlds with fantasy architecture. All of his drawings are made with traditional techniques, mostly using pencile and […]

Since the twentieth century, building design has incorporated new technologies, building techniques and construction materials. Here is a brief outline of the evolution of building design from 1900 to date. Art Nouveau/ Jugendstil This decorative style of building design can be found in the flowing lines and abstract floral motifs associated with the earlier Arts […]

In a fruitful collaboration, the Frank Lloyd Wright Foundation and the Spoke Art Gallery have made an important announcement for their second Frank Lloyd Wright: Timeless exhibition. This time, the event will be live and will feature live-streamed events and limited-edition prints inspired by the iconic American architect. The posters, which you can see in […]

When we think of large architectural structures, our thoughts tend to oscillate between cathedrals of the Middle-Ages and modern structures made of concrete, steel, and glass. In between these two very contrasting eras, at the end of the 19th Century and the beginning of the 20th, some big structures have been built out of wood […]

One of the most common complains you will hear about modern architecture is that it does not integrate with nature. This project, designed by X-architecture for Shilda winery in Kahketi, Georgia (the country, not the state). At the core of the vineyard, the building forms a stream of curved beams that host several activities: wine […]