Unusual buildings
This article presents a list of unusual buildings that have featured on Designing Buildings.
Shanghai's One City Nine Towns.
Spontaneous City at Cow Tower.
Sheep and Dog Buildings, Tirau
Kobe Port Tower, Japan
Teapot Dome Service Station, US
Odeillo solar furnace, France
Welbeck Street car park, London
Edificio Mirador, Madrid
Ray and Maria Stata Center, US
Device to Root Out Evil, Spain
House Attack, Vienna
La Hospederia del Errante, Chile
Big Duck, US
Apple Park, US
Gas Natural Headquarters, Barcelona
La Grande Arche, Paris
Drina river house, Serbia
Gate of Europe, Madrid
Phoenix International Media Center, Beijing
The Sharp Centre for Design, Toronto
Manchester Civil Justice Centre, UK
Niteroi Contemporary Art Museum
The Atomium, Brussels
Ministry of Transportation Building, Georgia
Calakmul Corporate Building, Mexico
Kunsthaus Graz, Austria
Featured articles and news
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A people-first approach to retrofit
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International Electrician Day, 10 June 2025
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New guide for clients launched at Houses of Parliament
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The impact of recycled slate tiles
Innovation across the decades.
EPC changes for existing buildings
Changes and their context as the new RdSAP methodology comes into use from 15 June.
Skills England publishes Sector skills needs assessments
Priority areas relating to the built environment highlighted and described in brief.
BSRIA HVAC Market Watch - May 2025 Edition
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Committing to EDI in construction with CIOB
Built Environment professional bodies deepen commitment to EDI with two new signatories: CIAT and CICES.
Government Grenfell progress report at a glance
Line by line recomendation overview, with links to more details.
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Sustainable heating for listed buildings
A problem that needs to be approached intelligently.
50th Golden anniversary ECA Edmundson apprentice award
Deadline for entries has been extended to Friday 27 June, so don't miss out!
CIAT at the London Festival of Architecture
Designing for Everyone: Breaking Barriers in Inclusive Architecture.
Mixed reactions to apprenticeship and skills reform 2025
A 'welcome shift' for some and a 'backwards step' for others.
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