Aquatecture is becoming more and more popular as people look for solutions to how they can live closer to water rather than fighting a constant battle to restrain rivers and tackle flood problems. The field has grown substantially with unique projects springing up all around the world. One of the most notable is the concept for sustainable floating cities in China, featuring underground tunnels to connect buildings with roads and walkways. Continue reading →

A seven-strong shortlist of prominent architects has been selected to compete for the honour of designing the Barack Obama Presidential Centre in Chicago. The city was selected in May and the building will be based on the South Side, although a site is yet to be confirmed. It will house a library that will hold the archives from Obama’s presidency and a gallery to commemorate his time in office. Continue reading →

In the early 20th century, English mathematician and creator of puzzles Henry Dudeney figured out how to transform a square into an equilateral triangle. Known as the “Haberdashers Puzzle”, the individual pieces are hinged to form a chain that turned into either the triangle or the original square. This revolutionary breakthrough has recently inspired the design of a domestic structure that suits all seasons and temperatures. Continue reading →