Heatherwick to transform old Desalination Plant into a Museum | Jeddah Central Museum

Tuesday, 28 March, 2023   3 Min Read

Heatherwick will be designing the Jeddah Central Museum in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia by converting the desalination plant into a souk – a marketplace.

4 Ring-Shaped Panda Pavillions By EID Architecture Converges Architecture, Landscape And Land Art

Monday, 27 March, 2023   3 Min Read

An extension of the world’s leading research institute on panda preservation Chengdu National Giant Panda Research and Breeding Centre, EID Architecture has envisioned a group of four sweeping structures that would blend into the natural environment.

A Fluttering Fishing Net forms the Facade of this old Market Building | Timeless Beacon

Saturday, 25 March, 2023   3 Min Read

Named Timeless Beacon, the installation is made of multi-coloured fishing nets and reflective film that envelopes the abandoned market building.

RSDA Illustrates a Bespoke House Design by using Shipping Containers | Container House

Friday, 24 March, 2023   4 Min Read

Led by architects Rakhee Bedi and Shobhit Kumar, the Container House exhibits the example of artistically responding to the methods of repurposing old shipping containers into a quaint abode.

This Cafe Embodies the Quintessential College Street Coffee House Experience | Coffee House

Thursday, 23 March, 2023   4 Min Read

A beautiful assortment of traditional and modern elements with the classic touch of College Street design creates a lively experience at the Coffee House New Town.

Portable Buildings: The Future of Architecture is Here | SR Exclusive

Friday, 10 March, 2023   3 Min Read
SR May 2020 Issue

The future is here, and we’re talking about buildings that are portable. Gone are the days when you had to be glued to a building, or a building glued to be a spot. Portable buildings are the flying cars of 2020.

Use of Recycled Materials in Architecture and Design

Tuesday, 7 March, 2023   2 Min Read

Someone correctly quoted that architecture is what bridges the gap between the built and the unbuilt environment. To make recycling a successful strategy we must take on appropriate measures to include recycling in the architectural industry.

Mixed Use Projects in Architecture: Examples & Best Practices | SR Exclusive

Monday, 6 March, 2023   3 Min Read

With the growth of population, there is an increased need for space. Planners are constantly under pressure to create new solutions. Mixed-use buildings and developments have been around for a long time. It provides us with a sustainable method to use space and utilize resources.

Top 3 Wood Veneer Application Ideas to Create a Modern Home | SR Ideabook

Thursday, 2 March, 2023   3 Min Read

Having natural beauty within a residential space is a wish of many people. Nothing but true wooden material can get this aesthetic beauty in your home. Veneer, a natural wood product, that not only beautifies the overall space.

Top Indian Architectural Photographers to Follow on Instagram | SR Article

Monday, 27 February, 2023   3 Min Read

The digital world has made it easy to transform a mundane Monday into a relaxed Sunday. In today’s times, social media platforms are not merely about socialising.

Architecture Projects That Redefine Retail Design | SR Exclusive

Saturday, 25 February, 2023   3 Min Read

There is no surprise in the fact that to sell well, it should appeal to the customers. This is because humans are highly visual. Most of the sensory information that we receive is through our eyes.

Energy Efficient Buildings- The Dos and The Donts

Friday, 24 February, 2023   3 Min Read

Energy efficient buildings are a need of the hour and the process to design them includes constructing/upgrading systems in buildings to make the most of the energy that is consumed by them and taking steps to reduce the loss of energy.

SR Interview: Going Sustainable is Expensive. It is a Myth says Ar Snehal Shah, Principal Architect, EssTeam, Surat

Friday, 24 February, 2023   2 Min Read

Climatically responsive, ambient, resilient and efficient – these are the four words that define the hardcore sustainable practice followed and preached by Surat-based EssTeam. An exclusive interview by SURFACES REPORTER with Ar Snehal Shah, EssTeam, Surat.

Modern Architecture Design: Top 5 Current Trends | SR Trends Report

Tuesday, 21 February, 2023   3 Min Read

The architecture field is expanding adversely with time. One can see different types of innovations in the architecture field. Innovation has become a significant trend, due to which each architecture is not focusing on repetitive designs but new innovative designs every time.

This Pavilion turns Harvesting of Solar Energy into an Inspiring Public Space | Solar Pavilion

Tuesday, 21 February, 2023   3 Min Read
SR November 2022 Issue

The Solar Pavilion highlights the power of the sun where energy and heat are both generated on-site with the help of the latest techniques and aesthetic solar panels.

11 Reasons To Choose PVC Panels Over Ceramic Tiles

Friday, 17 February, 2023   3 Min Read

PVC panels are the go-to choice of Surface Décor material that is a very trendy choice for most home owners, architects and interior designers these days. Not only is the material sustainable but also work well at any kind of space it is installed at.

The cause of Mumbai high rise fire may lie in lack of fire fighting system | SURFACES REPORTER NEWS UPDATE

Tuesday, 31 January, 2023   5 Min Read

The financial capital of India, Mumbai, has seen a lot of fire accidents lately particularly in the high rise buildings. Most of these fires attributed to the lack of fire safety measures taken during construction and the recent R A Residency fire, Dadar is no exception. A report by SURFACES REPORTE

The Legacy of Architect B.V. Doshi

Monday, 30 January, 2023   2 Min Read
SR January 2023 Issue

Balkrishna Vithaldas Doshi, commonly known as B.V. Doshi, was a renowned Indian architect, urban planner, and educator who made significant contributions to the field of architecture. Born in 1927 in Pune, India, Doshi had a long and illustrious career that spanned over seven decades. He was widely

Cork Walls, Concrete Arches and Exposed Mechanical Systems Fashions Madrid’s Reggio School

Friday, 27 January, 2023   3 Min Read

Jaque-led Office for Political Innovation designed six-storey Reggio School encompassing cork walls, concrete arches, porthole windows and zigzagging roofs.

This Tranquil Oasis Integrates Classical Kerala Architecture | Niraamaya Retreats Backwaters and Beyond

Wednesday, 25 January, 2023   4 Min Read

Niraamaya Retreat demonstrates a boutique architectural experience of opulence that strongly connects with the surrounding landscape through an appropriate balance of contemporary design and traditional elements.

India’s pride in Architecture BV Doshi passes away - Irreplaceable says Vertica Dvivedi

Tuesday, 24 January, 2023   3 Min Read
SR January 2023 Issue

What a loss! Devastated to know that Architect Balkrishna Doshi (26th August 1927- 24th January 2023) has left the mortal body in the age of 95. One of the most extraordinary talents of our time and a phenomenal force in the world of architecture, I cannot completely comprehend the enormity of this

Perforated Stone Facade of This Bikaner Home Blends With Citys Sand Dune Gusts| Design Square

Monday, 23 January, 2023   4 Min Read

Ar. Rajkumar Kumawat with his team at Design Square has designed a spellbinding home in Bikaner, Rajasthan featuring an intricately carved stone perforated screen facade with stone overhangs and projecting balconies.Read more exciting details of the project on SURFACES REPORTER (SR)

Google to set up 3.81 lakh sq ft Data Center in India, eyeing India’s digital growth | SURFACES REPORTER News Update

Tuesday, 17 January, 2023   2 Min Read
SR January 2023 Issue

Google that has taken up 3.18 lakh sq ft space on lease in Navi Mumbai in order to set up a major data center by 2025. A report by SURFACES REPORTER (SR).

Timber and Concrete Unite to create a Dramatically Sloping Roof Café | Takahama Cafe

Wednesday, 4 January, 2023   3 Min Read

Named Takahama Cafe, the newly introduced structure seamlessly connects the earth and atmosphere and reflects the surrounding environment.

A Flexible, Energy-Neutral Residential Complex to come up in Amsterdam | Tic Tac Toe

Tuesday, 3 January, 2023   3 Min Read

Each of the apartments in Tic Tac Toe will be flexibly designed with 11 floors alternating between six and 7 homes per floor.

These Suspended Camping Pods offer Comfort and Luxury of Modern Lodging | Floating Retreat

Monday, 2 January, 2023   3 Min Read

Ardh Architect has introduced a city of hanging pods that will offer a camping experience while hanging in the middle of the air between two mountain ridges.

3D Printed house for Indian Army | SURFACES REPORTER Design Update

Friday, 30 December, 2022   4 Min Read
SR December 2022 Issue

Faster construction methods are crucial for Army as they are often sent to places where there are little resources. Recently, Indian Army has inaugurated a 3D Printed house in Ahmedabad using a concrete 3D Printer. A report by SURFACES REPORTER (SR).

Dubai’s 100-Storey Hypertower to be the World’s Tallest Residential Building

Saturday, 24 December, 2022   2 Min Read

The Burj Binghatti Jacob & Co Residences aims to set a record as one of the tallest residential constructions in the world with its 100 storeys.

38 Clay Plaster Cones Crisscross to Form a Climate-Sensitive Pavilion | querkraft

Saturday, 17 December, 2022   3 Min Read

The Austrian pavilion reinterprets Dubai’s building traditions through its striking 38 intersecting cones of different heights that form the shape of a pavilion.

This Sustainably Stacked Vertical Campus is Boston’s First Fossil Fuel-Free Building | KPMB Architects

Friday, 16 December, 2022   3 Min Read

The 345,000 sqft vertical campus building in Boston is touted to be the first fossil fuel-free building in the city.

With 352 photographs, 333 drawings and 18 maps, Yatin Pandyas Courtyard Houses of India Is A Breakthrough Publication

Tuesday, 22 November, 2022   3 Min Read

Yatin Pandyas Latest Volume Will Take You On An Immersive Ride To The Alluring Courtyard Houses of India

Rural Villages in the Alps Influence this Studio’s Cladding | Schindel Studio

Monday, 21 November, 2022   3 Min Read

Comprising a bathroom, storage and a single studio room, the Schindel studio can be accessed by two doors on either end of the building’s southern elevation.

Interchanging Facades of this Building are Shaped by two Differing Urban Contexts | Harajuku Quest

Saturday, 19 November, 2022   0 Min Read

To be developed for NTT Urban Development, Harajuku Quest will be a renewed commercial and cultural centre in Harajuku, Tokyo, and will be reportedly completed by February 2025.

This 300m Slender Timber Bridge allows you to Cycle through the Tress | Cycling Through the Heathland

Friday, 18 November, 2022   3 Min Read

The 300m long bridge is made of interwoven timber columns and beams that support the concrete cycle path in the centre.

ETFE: A New Sustainable Way To Construct a Building From Bottom to Top

Thursday, 17 November, 2022   3 Min Read

The true functionality of plastic polymers was not quite realised until recently, this article by Surfaces Reporter(SR) explores more about ETFE. Earlier plastic polymers were seen as auxiliary building materials that could only be used for wipe-clean kitchen surfaces.

Dramatic Roofline Shelters this House from Harsh Summer, Torrential Rain | House of Noufal

Monday, 14 November, 2022   5 Min Read

Indian architecture studio 3dor Concepts discerned the brief by drawing inspiration from traditional architecture and modern archetypes.

1200 Glass Blocks mimic a Brick Pattern to form Curvaceous Walls of this Pavilion | Qaammat Pavilion

Monday, 14 November, 2022   3 Min Read

Made of two glass blocks, the Qaammat Pavilion has been designed as a landmark for gathering to promote local culture and heritage.

Exposed Brick and Concrete Forges A Connection With Nature In this Panchkula House | Studio Ardete

Monday, 14 November, 2022   3 Min Read

Located in a modest residential neighborhood of sector 20, Panchkula, ‘the Brick House’ designed by Ar.Badrinath Kaleru and Ar.Prerna kaleru led Studio Ardete features raw brick and concrete exteriors that creates a relationship with its natural surroundings.

This Installation Celebrates Beauty and Importance of the UAE’s Mangrove Forests | Once Upon a Forest

Saturday, 12 November, 2022   2 Min Read

The installation complements the contemporary design event through its fluidity in close association with the diverse landscape of the UAE.

IIA YAF Crossroads 2022 Takes Calicut to A New Heights | 2500 Delegates, 200 Guests, 10000 Footfall | Surfaces Reporter Event Update

Thursday, 10 November, 2022   6 Min Read

The CROSSROADS- Young Architects Festival, 2022 hosted by the Indian Institute of Architects, Calicut Centre under the aegis of IIA, Kerala Chapter, was a great three days of enjoying the warmth and local hospitality while basking in the architectural bliss. A report by SURFACES REPORTER (SR).

Seven Spatial Styles Unified by a Central Courtyard | Takayuki Kuzushima and Associates

Wednesday, 9 November, 2022   3 Min Read

The one-story residence lays out an uneven cluster of seven different volumes where each level hosts a distinct programme.

This Shopping Centre Illustrates How to Sustainably Assimilate Urban Mistakes of the Past | Lyon Part-Dieu

Wednesday, 9 November, 2022   3 Min Read

MVRDV’s design extends and restructures the shopping centre into a mall that will open up to the streets.

10,000 Alphabets in Shades of 100 colours Guise as a Floating Book Installation | 100 Colours no 37

Wednesday, 9 November, 2022   3 Min Read

Composed of 10,000 alphabet letters from A to Z, the 100 Colours no 37 installation also includes Norwegian special letters in shades of 100 colours.

Swirling Rattan Imitates Clouds and Streams in this Art Gallery | Enter Projects Asia

Tuesday, 8 November, 2022   3 Min Read

The concept of the art gallery revolves around a contemporary design that moves in a fluid space with parametric work and dynamic forms that alter when viewed from different angles.

3D Printing and Material Science Cuts Construction Time in Half | Mighty Buildings

Monday, 7 November, 2022   3 Min Read

Mighty Buildings produces only 1 per cent of the waste that is generated by traditional methods, thereby having a near-zero waste production.

Largest Mosque in Central Asia Emblems Culture, Unity and Several World Records | Nur Sultan Grand Mosque

Friday, 4 November, 2022   3 Min Read
SR November 2022 Issue

Designed by Dewan Architects + Engineers, the grand mosque draws inspiration from the rich history of southern Kazakhstan.

This Pedestal-like Parking holds up a Gleaming Glass Office Tower | 405 Colorado

Thursday, 3 November, 2022   2 Min Read
SR November 2022 Issue

The signature architecture combines a sculptural glass form that meets a terracotta base to match the city’s progressive urban spirit.

A Century-Old Korean Rustic Charm Elevates this Modern-Day Coffee House

Thursday, 3 November, 2022   2 Min Read
SR November 2022 Issue

Located in Daegu, South Korea, the gorgeous store has been resurrected out of a 1919 traditional Korean-style house known as hanok.

This Zen-like Home Explores the Raw Beauty and Simplicity of Concrete | Cement House

Wednesday, 2 November, 2022   3 Min Read

Exposed concrete, the course of simplicity and the subtle play of materials shows vestiges of the undressed design aesthetic of the Cement House.

Block your calendar for Lucknow Architecture Festival (LAF) 2022 | 4, 5 & 6TH November| Outreach partner SURFACES REPORTER

Tuesday, 1 November, 2022   2 Min Read

Lucknow Architects Association is organizing Lucknow Architecture Festival 2022 on Nov 4,5 & 6, 2022. SURFACES REPORTER is the outreach partner for the event. Read on to know more about LAF and what it holds.

369ft Steel and Iron Clad Statue of Lord Shiva in Rajasthan is the tallest in the World | Vishvas Swaroopam

Tuesday, 1 November, 2022   3 Min Read
SR November 2022 Issue

Dubbed Vishvas Swaroopam, the statue of Lord Shiva has been constructed by Tat Padam Sansthan.

New Practice Elevates a Brownfield into a Lively Town-Centre Gathering Space | Walk-Up Avenue

Monday, 31 October, 2022   3 Min Read
SR October 2022 Issue

The multi-purpose public space Walk-Up Avenue comprises a flexible event space, green-roofed stage, communal garden, cafe and play areas.

Off-Grid House is a Simple, Clean-Lined and Comfortable Multi-Family Dwelling in the Compact Neighborhoods of Central Delhi | UnBox. Design

Friday, 21 October, 2022   4 Min Read

Located on a two-side open plot in the congested yet sought-after neighborhood of Central Delhi, this “Off-Grid” House has become a landmark due to its beautiful construction.

This Residential Building Alludes Indian Aesthetics, Sustainability and Minimalism | Studios 90

Thursday, 20 October, 2022   3 Min Read

Sanjay Puri Architects has recently completed the work on a residential project, Studios 90. Located in Kodla, Karnataka, Studios 90 is a sustainable housing complex for the workers of a local cement factory.

This Pleated Facade Minimizes Thermal Load and Attracts Visitors | Iowa State University

Thursday, 20 October, 2022   4 Min Read

Iowa State University has been known for its strong engineering programs. A brief to make the public, land grant university into a multi-disciplinary culture of innovation by creating a high-quality, centralized space for undergraduate students to explore ideas outside the conventional curricular st

SURFACES REPORTER is the media partner for Young Architecture Festival Awards @Crossroads| Calicut, Kerala

Thursday, 20 October, 2022   4 Min Read

The much-awaited YOUNG ARCHITECTS FESTIVAL 2022 by Indian Institute of Architects (IIA) is to be held from 27th-29th October, 2022 to be hosted by the Kerala Chapter with SURFACES REPORTER being one of the media partners.

1.5 million Botanical, Geometric Motifs Bejewel this Porcelain Facade| Church of Saint Sarkis

Wednesday, 19 October, 2022   3 Min Read

New York-based architect David Hotson in collaboration with architectural designer Ani Sahakyan has created a striking façade for a church in Texas. Showcasing the visual story through a series of Italian architectural surface manufacturer .

This Low-Density Building is Integration between Living Nature and Architecture | Bosconavigli

Tuesday, 18 October, 2022   3 Min Read

The construction of Bosconavigli has commenced as the team has finished the completion of land reclamation, excavation and perimeter piling to support the area. The brainchild of architect Stefano Boeri, the Bosconavigli project is realised by Stefano Boeri Architetti and Arassociati.

Get a Glimpse of Hawaiian Red Sugarcane’s uniquely Textured Curls on this Building’s Facade | Koula Tower

Monday, 17 October, 2022   3 Min Read

Studio Gang, a Chicago-based architecture studio, recently completed the residential tower Koula in Hawaii with a heaving facade that draws inspiration from its local ecology. Koula, meaning red sugarcane in native Hawaiian, is a local plant that has a twisting structure.

This Flat-Pack System offers a Climate-Resilient and Adaptable Solution to Floating Buildings | Land on Water

Saturday, 15 October, 2022   3 Min Read

Copenhagen-based architecture studio MAST has designed a system that can help in constructing floating buildings by making them more flexible and sustainable. Dubbed Land on Water, the system comprises modular containers.

Transparent Teardrop-Shaped Tents Designed by Tokyo Based Architecture Firm | Yuko Nagayama & Associates

Saturday, 15 October, 2022   3 Min Read

Envisaged and designed by Tokyo-based architecture firm Yuko Nagayama & Associates, these tents offer an immersive experience to visitors in a serene forest in Japan.

Kengo Kuma Rebuilds a Gently Arched Timber Bridge that was Destroyed in Japan Flood | Kusugibashi Bridge

Friday, 14 October, 2022   3 Min Read

After getting destroyed by the Western Japan Flood in July 2018, the resurrection of the Kusugibashi Bridge was laid in the hands of acclaimed architecture studio Kengo Kuma and Associates. Located in Osogoe, Shuto Town, Iwakuni City, the Kusugibashi Bridge has been now rebuilt into a wooden bridge

The World’s Highest Private Club is 1000ft above Central Park Tower | Central Park Club

Thursday, 13 October, 2022   3 Min Read

Private clubs have been a part of New York’s nightlife for decades now. There is a new swanky addition to the city’s exclusive and prestigious clubs where only the residents of the tower can become members and access the club, its top-notch amenities and luxury services.

Local Bamboo and Recycled Plastic Coalesce to form this Residence, Workshop and Studio | Piyandeling

Thursday, 13 October, 2022   3 Min Read

Realrich Architecture Workshop recently completed the work on their new project Piyandeling Artisan Residence and Workshop. Located in the serene Mekarwangi Village, North Bandung, the project is an extended concept from the previously Realrich Architecture Workshop’s Guha project.

TOVA Sustainably Unifies Vernacular Earthen Architecture with 3D Printing | IAAC-3dPA

Thursday, 13 October, 2022   3 Min Read

A group of students and researchers from the 3D Printing Architecture (3dPA) postgraduate programme of the Institute for Advanced Architecture of Catalonia (IAAC), Barcelona have designed and created the first 3D printed architectural construction in Spain.

Sinuous Curves and Skeletal Structure of this Bridge Draws Inspiration from Eel

Monday, 10 October, 2022   3 Min Read

Designed to replace a decaying and inaccessible pedestrian bridge, Sam Crawford Architects created the Bara Bridge in Sydney, Australia. Spread across 40m on the Kensington Pond, the Bara Bridge.

MVRDV Designs Bold, Colourful Luminaries out of Leftover Aluminium | High Profile

Monday, 10 October, 2022   3 Min Read

Architectural design studio MVRDV and upscale Belgian lighting brand Delta Light join forces to create a range of luminaries that are inspired by residual product – leftover aluminium. Called High Profile, the bold, colourful and conceptual collection.

USA to Welcome its First 3D-Printed Multi-Storey Building | House of Cores

Thursday, 6 October, 2022   3 Min Read

New York-based design studio Hannah has commenced the construction of the first 3D-printed multi-storey structure in Houston, Texas. In collaboration with the leading provider for 3D construction printing PERI 3D Construction.

This Colourfully Stacked Vertical Village Encapsulates Mixed-Use Architecture | Radio Hotel and Tower | MVRDV

Thursday, 6 October, 2022   3 Min Read

Architectural studio MVRDV recently completed its first building in the United States, Radio Hotel and Tower. Taking shape of colourful stacked blocks cladded in eight different shades of glazed bricks, Radio Hotel and Tower encapsulates a dramatic impact on the skyline of upper Manhattan.

Plastic Waste gets a Second Life through Furniture and Household Goods | Plastplan

Thursday, 6 October, 2022   3 Min Read

Known for focusing on using recycled materials that are mainly plastic, Plastplan design studio has developed a machine that can be used for recycling. The Iceland-based studio aims at creating a sustainable planet by curbing plastic pollution.

World Architecture Day: 25 Beautifully Designed Architectural Wonders

Tuesday, 4 October, 2022   5 Min Read

Architecture and design are few of the art forms which have successfully mesmerized the world and stayed firm through the test of time. Besides imagination and inspiration, originality and craftsmanship plays a pivotal role in establishing a structure.

URB Unveils Plan for Net-Zero Carbon City in Kuwait | XZERO

Friday, 30 September, 2022   3 Min Read

Global sustainable developer URB recently unveiled its plan to design a sustainable net-zero community for 100,000 residents in the southern part of Kuwait. Spread across 1,600 hectare, XZERO City will comprise 30,000 residential units.

North Sea Gas Platform Revamped into a Majestic Kinetic Art Installation | See Monster

Thursday, 29 September, 2022   3 Min Read

A waterfall, a garden and a few kinetic artworks come together to form the majestic art installation called See Monster. Touted to be one of the UK’s largest public art installations.

Artist Illustrates 243 Endangered Species to Educate Masses on Biodiversity | Come Home Again

Thursday, 29 September, 2022   3 Min Read

An illuminated choral sculpture highlighting the 243 species on London’s priority list such as moths, birds, beetles, wildflowers, fishes and fungi has been designed by leading artist Es Devlin.

A Solar Canopy that Harvests Solar Energy and Offers Shade | Nature

Thursday, 29 September, 2022   3 Min Read

Designer Samuel Wilkinson has designed a solar shelter on a minimal ground level that can collect large amounts of solar energy as well as provide a shelter.

Germany to Welcome One of its Most Sustainable Office Buildings | NION

Saturday, 24 September, 2022   3 Min Read

A 45000 sqm office tower in Frankfurt, Germany is soon to be one of the most sustainable office buildings in Germany. The brainchild of UNStudio, NION is expected to be a state-of-the-art office building ,

Foster + Partners Unveil the Glittering Stadium for FIFA World Cup 2022 | Lusail Stadium

Thursday, 22 September, 2022   3 Min Read

With FIFA World Cup just around the corner, Foster + Partners has unveiled images of the Lusail Stadium in Qatar, which is all geared up to host the final of the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022. The recently inaugurated Lusail Stadium will also host 10 matches including the final.

Futuristic and Trendy Designs in Pool Design!

Wednesday, 21 September, 2022   3 Min Read

Swimming pools are now becoming the symbol of royalty in the entire world. Due to this, the demand for new swimming designs has increased drastically. Individuals are searching for new swimming pool designs so that they can provide extra uniqueness to their houses.

Architects Create a Living Facade Made of Terracotta for Small Wildlife | Cookfox Architects X Buro Happold

Tuesday, 20 September, 2022   3 Min Read

Composed of terracotta, American architecture studio Cookfox Architects and British engineering company Buro Happold have collaboratively created a facade system that encourages small wildlife, insects, birds and plants habitats. Scroll down to know more on SURFACES REPORTER (SR).

Ocean Sole Coverts Discarded Flip-Flops into Incredible Artwork

Tuesday, 20 September, 2022   3 Min Read

A social enterprise and a non-profit based in Kenya, Ocean Sole has taken up the challenge of transforming discarded flip-flop waste into whimsical art. Flip-flops are one of the most common footwear, which makes up 25 per cent of ocean plastic

This Bridge with an Elevated Garden is a Combination of Nature and Architecture | Atrium Pedestrian Bridge

Tuesday, 20 September, 2022   3 Min Read

Bridges are an engineering marvel. Know to enhance connectivity, bridges have evolved over the year, from wood and timber to concrete and steel. The unveiling of the Brooklyn Bridge mesmerized its spectators, while the Golden Gate Bridge still continues to impress the world.

Designer Shows the Solar Future for Buildings with Solar-Powered Textiles | Suntex

Monday, 19 September, 2022   3 Min Read

Designer Pauline van Dongen is reportedly developing a new material power packed with renewable energy which can be easily woven into our everyday lives.

Distinct at Each Angle, This Building Embraces the Idea of Living on Water | Sluishuis

Monday, 19 September, 2022   3 Min Read

Located in the conjunction of urban, rural and water areas of Amsterdam, Sluishuis is the newly introduced housing block on Netherland lake IJburg.

This Puzzle-Like Structure is the World’s First NFT-Funded Pavilion | Fungible Non-Fungible Pavilion

Thursday, 15 September, 2022   3 Min Read

For the first time, a pavilion has been designed by the public using non-fungible tokens (NFTs). NFTs are credentials of authenticity and ownership that exit virtual or digitally and can be assigned to real or digital assets

An Urban Habitat for Pollinators that Incorporates Plants and Human Visitors | Alusta Pavilion

Wednesday, 14 September, 2022   3 Min Read

Blending the living aspects of nature and culture through an architectural space that unites rather than separates, architects Maiju Suomi and Elina Koivisto designed a pavilion that encourages creating a more-than-human community by offering a place.

86.6 m Tall Ascent to be the Tallest Timber-Concrete Building in the World | Korb + Associates Architects

Monday, 12 September, 2022   3 Min Read

Designed by Korb + Associates Architects, Wisconsin’s Ascent has been recently certified as the tallest timber building in the world. Standing tall at 86.6 m height, the mass-timber tower has also been qualified as the tallest timber-concrete hybrid building.

False Banana Pavilion is an Artistic Blend of Ethiopian design and English Materials | Flea Folly Architects

Wednesday, 7 September, 2022   3 Min Read

A spectacle hybrid of Ethiopian and English materials and form, the False Banana Pavilion offers a surreal moment to its spectators at Kew Wakehurst botanic gardens in West Sussex, England.

Swirling Elements of a Conch Shell Inspire the Facade of Show Theater in Qingdao