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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...

Soil Compactor Portfolio from Dynapac Expanded with New Rhino Models    Dynapac recently unveiled the manufacturer’s latest soil compaction models the Rhino CA55-65-70 Soil Compactor series. The global leader within the spectrum of road construction and compaction equipment unveiled the models that came in the 18, 20 & 22 ton weight categories. The three new models are additions to the existing series the CA15-25-30-35 models that fall between the 6 and 12 ton weight category. According to a Dynapac insider the entire Rhino series were built with superior performance in mind which includes operator experience and optimal performance that minimises...