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BIG's Brooklyn Blockbuster: Chamfered Complex Promises a "Plethora of Niches" for Urban Living Brooklyn, New York – Bjarke Ingels Group (BIG), the Danish architectural powerhouse known for pushing boundaries and injecting a playful spirit into urban design, has unveiled plans for a distinctive new residential complex in Brooklyn that promises to be anything but a typical rectangular block.1 Dubbed a "chamfered complex" that will offer residents a "plethora of niches," BIG's latest vision aims to carve out unique living experiences in the heart of one of New York's most dynamic boroughs.2 While specific location details within Brooklyn are often strategically...

MVRDV Unveils "Out of the Box": A Marble-Clad Skyscraper Redefining Urban Living in Taipei Taipei, Taiwan – The Dutch architecture firm MVRDV, renowned for its innovative and often playful designs, has unveiled plans for a striking new residential skyscraper in Taipei that promises to challenge conventional high-rise aesthetics and offer residents a unique connection to the city. Dubbed "Out of the Box," this 25-story tower, commissioned by Win Sing Development Company, is set to become a distinctive landmark with its dynamic, marble-clad facade punctuated by a myriad of protruding, cantilevered volumes. Located in Taipei's Tianmu neighborhood, a predominantly mid-rise area,...

Suzuko Yamada Architects Casts Furniture Within Walls of Concrete Japanese House Japanese architecture is renowned for its innovative use of space and materials, and Suzuko Yamada Architects has delivered another compelling example with a private residence where functionality is seamlessly integrated into the very fabric of the building. In their latest project, the firm has cleverly cast furniture directly within the robust concrete walls of the house, blurring the lines between structure and furnishing This unique approach, showcased in a recently completed residential project, addresses the challenges of limited space often encountered in Japanese urban environments. By embedding essential furniture...

Is Your Office Lease Dead Weight?Why Remote Workers Are Replacing Commercial Space with Backyard ADUs  When an ADU Can Replace Your Office Space Lease Remote work is a thing of the past? Not quite. While it’s true that many companies are bringing their employees back to the office, there is still a large percentage of professionals—especially freelancers, consultants, and tech workers—who continue to work remotely full-time or on a hybrid schedule. For those people, paying for a co-working space or maintaining a commercial lease no longer makes financial sense. That’s where an Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) comes in. With the right...

MARKING 25 YEARS, THE 2025 SERPENTINE PAVILION A CAPSULE IN TIME DESIGNED BY MARINA TABASSUM Built around a semi-mature Ginkgo tree, the Pavilion becomes a stage for Serpentine’s dynamic programme across the summer and until October NEW IMAGES Image: Serpentine Pavilion 2025 A Capsule in Time, designed by Marina Tabassum, Marina Tabassum Architects (MTA). © Marina Tabassum Architects (MTA). Photo: Iwan Baan. Courtesy Serpentine.  Serpentine South6 June – 26 October 2025 Serpentine is delighted to open the Serpentine Pavilion 2025, A Capsule in Time, designed by Bangladeshi architect and educator Marina Tabassum and her firm, Marina Tabassum Architects (MTA) on Friday 6 June 2024, with Goldman Sachs supporting the annual...