Residential towers
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Stefano Boeri Architetti's Wonderwoods Vertical Forest is nearing completion in the Netherlands. The tower will be covered in thousands of plants and hundreds of trees, which the firm says is equal to around 2.5 acres of forest.
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A country residence and a city apartment offer two very different kinds of living experiences, but MVRDV hopes to combine the two with Ziel. It's envisioned as a series of stacked villas and will incorporate significant greenery and social areas.
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MAD Architects' upcoming skyscraper has the sort of radical design we've come to expect from the firm. Named Qondesa, it features a dramatically curving form that's meant to ensure it won't block neighboring buildings' natural light and views.
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Influential architecture firm the Bjarke Ingels Group has revealed a pair of eye-catching skyscrapers slated for Shenzhen, China. The buildings will feature shimmering prismatic forms that are broken up by lush greenery and taper as they rise.
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The HKS-designed Wilson Tower will rise to a height of 1,035 ft, making it the tallest skyscraper in Texas. It will be defined by an interesting exterior design with a brise soleil that's meant to protect it from the area's harsh sun and wind.
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Ingenhoven Associates has completed work on a pair of skyscrapers in Tokyo. Featuring a bottom-heavy design enlivened by lush greenery, the tallest of the two towers is also Japan's tallest residential skyscraper.
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Influential Japanese architect Kengo Kuma's firm has revealed plans for its first residential tower in the US. Located on Miami Beach, the high-rise will bring together eastern and western design elements and feature an attractive timber exterior.
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Mecanoo has revealed plans for a pair of towers due for construction in the Netherlands. The mixed-use residential buildings will create new community spaces and a rooftop garden, as well as 1,400 homes, some of which will be social housing.
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Earlier this year, ODA revealed a pair of unusual towers slated for Fort Lauderdale, Florida. It has now unveiled plans for another pair of eye-catching residential towers for the city, which will be defined by their tapering form and exoskeleton.
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MVRDV's newly unveiled The Hills project will consist of six residential towers in Guayaquil, Ecuador and will incorporate significant amounts of greenery and sustainable design, including a focus on passive ventilation and shading.
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Chybik + Kristof has revealed plans for an ambitious new skyscraper named the Ostrava Tower. The glazed high-rise will be defined by a complex overall form and will consist of a wide base and uppermost area, with a narrow center.
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Stefano Boeri Architetti's Easyhome Huanggang Vertical Forest City Complex in central China includes two residential towers covered in thousands of trees and plants. The firm claims that the greenery absorbs significant amounts of CO2 from the air.
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