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Hangzhou’s Urban Landmark: OMA’s 43,000 m² Prism Connects Cityscape with Rail and Park Views

A new architectural beacon in Future Tech City In Hangzhou’s Future Tech City, the Hangzhou Prism stands as a unique geometric marvel. Designed by OMA for developer Xinhu Real Estate Group, this 43,000-square-meter mixed-use structure began from a cluster of plans for conventional residential towers, eventually collapsing into a single striking form. The building displays two dramatic diagonal incisions, aligning...

2026-06-09
Vertical amber strips highlight structural joints between tower volumes.

Anne Terselius Claridge Crafts Her Artistic Haven in Sweden with SIPs and Charred Timber

Designed by Richmond Bell Architects (RBA) for Swedish artist Anne Terselius Claridge, this striking garden studio delivers an elegant fusion of sustainability and function, nestled among verdant greenery. Built to minimize environmental impact The project was meticulously planned to minimize its environmental footprint. Constructed on screwpile foundations, the studio avoided extensive excavation and reduced concrete usage, preserving the roots of...

2026-06-09
Art studio with charred timber cladding in a lush garden setting.

3D Printing Revolutionizes Construction: ViliaSprint² Builds 800 Sqm Apartment in Bezannes in 34 Days

In Bezannes, France, the landscape of construction has been radically transformed. The completion of ViliaSprint², Europe’s largest 3D-printed apartment building, heralds a new chapter in housing innovation. Orchestrated by Plurial Novilia, designed by HOBO Architecture, and realized through PERI 3D Construction’s COBOD BOD2 printer, this endeavor defies traditional building paradigms. The project features 12 social housing apartments spread over three...

2026-06-09
Large 3D printer constructing apartment walls on development site.

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