Architectural and Engineering Innovation

For SAGA Space Architects, designing for extreme environments is an everyday task. The studio has spent years exploring how architecture can adapt to the extreme environments while still closely working with projects on Earth. The latest project, however, has ventured into retail. Caption Caption Vollebak Spaceshop, designed and built by SAGA, is a 1,000-kilogram spacecraft-inspired pop-up that reimagines the idea of a shopping experience. Created in collaboration with Vollebak, the experimental clothing brand known for garments inspired by space and survival, and Bang & Olufsen, Denmark’s century-old luxury audio brand, the Spaceshop merges engineering, design, and architecture into a single mobile structure. Captio... More

Dubai, UAE — Al Fanar School stands as a testament to resilience, adaptability, and the celebration of diversity in Dubai's multicultural landscape. Designed by Emkaan, this extraordinary educational facility draws inspiration from the koi fish, a symbol of perseverance and growth in Japanese culture, and the warmth of a mother’s womb. The master plan, viewed from above, gracefully unfolds like a spiral, echoing both the koi carp's path and the nurturing embrace of life’s beginnings. Rami Mansour At its core, Al Fanar's design aspires to embrace and accommodate the rich cultural diversity of Dubai. Every curve and space is crafted to reflect a universal language of inclusivity, ensuring that the architecture resonate... More

Nestled within a vast 10-hectare estate, this country residence, stands as a testament to thoughtful design and meticulous execution. Spanning 20,000 m2, the complex comprises a myriad of structures, including a main house, spa, guest house linked by underground galleries, as well as helipads, pavilions and fountains, each element seamlessly integrated into the pristine pine wood. ALTER EGO Project Group ALTER EGO Project Group An extensive, carefully curated garden designed for year-round bloom and artificial lake with pontoons enhance the serene environment. The architectural, engineering and landscape challenges were met with an emphasis on innovative design strategies, coupled with sustainable technologies, ensuring an eco-co... More

Designed by Moriyama Teshima Architects in collaboration with Acton Ostry Architects, Limberlost Place is a 10-storey mass timber academic building at George Brown Polytechnic’s Waterfront Campus in Toronto, Canada. The operational net-zero carbon facility is home to the School of Architectural Studies and Brookfield Sustainability Institute, alongside executive offices, a fitness centre, childcare facilities, and an event space. doublespace photography The project was selected through an international competition launched by then George Brown College for a building that would meet high standards of design, technology, and sustainability. Conceived as both a living laboratory serving 3,400 students and a demonstration of Canada&... More