Inside Kengo Kuma’s new Dubai urban sanctuary

Primed to become one of Dubai’s next major residential landmarks, Wedyan is a super-prime development designed as a biophilic sanctuary amid the density of urban living, offering a fresh perspective on luxury lifestyle in one of the world’s fastest-moving cities. The project, set to be completed in 2030, brings together an unconventional collaboration between world-renowned […] The post Inside Kengo Kuma’s new Dubai urban sanctuary appeared first on Architecture Magazine.

AL_A team unveils plans for 400m-long Hong Kong groundscraper

The Architects’ Journal AL_A team unveils plans for 400m-long Hong Kong groundscraper An international team, including Amanda Levete’s practice AL_A, Lead8 and Dutch firm UNStudio, has unveiled plans for a £6.1 billion mixed-use development in Hong Kong featuring a giant ‘biophilic’ groundscraper The post AL_A team unveils plans for 400m-long Hong Kong groundscraper appeared first on The Architects’ Journal Richard Waite

Biophilia Emerging Movement in Higher Education Interior Design

(St. Louis, MO) American architect, writer and educator Frank Lloyd Wright famously said, “Study nature, love nature, stay close to nature, it will never fail you.” Incorporating natural elements and designing around natural landscapes became the inspiration behind many of Wright’s iconic home designs of the early to mid-1900s. Today, biophilic design – the practice […]

From Concrete to Canopy: Bringing Plants into Design

Cities today are dominated by concrete, steel, and glass, but a growing movement in architecture and construction is bringing nature back into the built environment. Integrating plants into buildings isn’t just about aesthetics—it’s a crucial strategy for sustainability, human well-being, and energy efficiency.  This approach, known as biophilic design, blends natural elements with urban spaces […] <p>The post From Concrete to Canopy: Bringing Plants into Design first appeared on CCR-Mag.com.</p>

Mighty oaks from little acorns: what can we learn from a new ‘biophilic’ school

The Architects’ JournalMighty oaks from little acorns: what can we learn from a new ‘biophilic’ school A post-occupancy evaluation carried out at Hawkins\Brown’s award-winning primary school in Derby shows children gravitating towards outdoor spaces and connecting with nature, reports Martha Dillon  The post Mighty oaks from little acorns: what can we learn from a new ‘biophilic’ school appeared first on The Architects’ JournalSimon Aldous