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Along the outdoor staircase, a variety of wind-tolerant trees, shrubs, perennials, and herbs—some of which are used in the studio’s canteen—soften the building’s concrete mass. The rooftop terrace, paved with sustainably sourced wood from a local sawmill, extends the natural theme, offering an inviting space where employees and guests can enjoy panoramic views of the […]
anchor Concept render of ICON’s proposed system. Image credit: BIG Bjarke Ingels recently divulged his intentions to build on the moon by 2032. In a new interview with Forbes, Ingels talked about his firm’s involvement with ICON on the NASA-funded Project Olympus, saying “solar-powered lasers” will be used to […]
A New Landmark for abu dhabi’s Saadiyat cultural district The Mandarin Oriental Residences in Abu Dhabi have been announced by Aldar, with architecture by Bjarke Ingels Group (BIG). The proposed development will include 226 luxury homes that are envisioned to set a new standard for residential design in the city. Managed by the Mandarin […]