Rising from the ashes. How the iconic Notre Dame cathedral was rebuilt 👇

With plans to pedestrianise London's Oxford Street now moving ahead, there's been plenty of debate around what form its remodelling could take — including on our recent episode of The World's Best Construction Podcast, where we discussed the idea of a new 'urban garden' down the

Technically China's Goldin Finance 117 is the sixth tallest building on the planet. Only, it can't officially claim the title because it has never been finished. Construction works on the near-megatall skyscraper stopped abruptly due to a stock market crash in 2015 and it's

Skidmore, Owings and Merrill has released new images of Sany IROOTECH’s headquarters nearing completion in Guangzhou. The twin skyscrapers rise to 204-metres and feature diagrid structures that help improve their resistance to earthquakes while minimising the number of moment

Billionaire Surinder Arora has submitted his own plans for the expansion of London's Heathrow Airport. The 'Heathrow West' proposal, put forward by Arora Group, Bechtel and Scott Brownrigg, shows a shorter third runway extending to just 2,800-metres instead of 3,500-metres,

This super-yacht inspired hotel has opened in Dubai. Designed by Killa Design, the 408-room Jumeirah Marsa Al Arab rises on reclaimed land alongside two other marine-inspired hotels; the wave-shaped Jumeirah Beach and the sail-shaped Burj Al-Arab, formerly the tallest hotel in

Construction works on the controversial Tour Triangle skyscraper are steadily progressing in Paris. Designed by Herzog and de Meuron, the 42-storey office building divided opinion in the French capital for more than a decade before its approval as critics raised concerns about

Inspired by the hills that surround the city, Hangzhou’s mixed-use Urban Glen led by New World Development and designed by Büro Ole Scheeren, hopes to “integrate work, living, nature and culture.”. The building features stepped profile of planted terraces that helps to maximise

Riyadh’s 176-kilometre new metro is now the world’s longest driverless transit system. The vast network features six lines and 85 stations, including the six platform King Abdullah Financial District (KAFD) Station, a key interchange designed by @ZHA_News (pictured). The

One of Toronto’s most-loved parks is getting a makeover. The linear David Crombie Park, which stretches for seven blocks and almost two hectares through the city, will be overhauled under plans by SLA and Arcadis in way that integrates Indigenous placekeeping and enhances what is

This new 5,000-seat sports and entertainment arena is set to be constructed in the Czech Republic. @WilkinsonEyre and Boele Architects won a competition with their proposal for the centre in České Budějovice, around 75 miles from Prague, which can be reconfigured to host sporting

Incredible image of Wuhan’s Taikang Financial Centre by taotoro517 [right] 🔥 . Designed by @ZHA_News, the project’s three interconnected skyscrapers stand 52-storeys, 50-storeys and 47-storeys tall respectively, linked by a series of skybridges. The three structures will frame a

These extraordinary images from the 2000s show Shanghai’s 492-metre World Financial Center under construction. But this supertall skyscraper actually had to be redesigned after building works had started. Here’s why 👉 . 📷 Hiroyuki Suzuki / KPF

These twin skyscrapers are set to be constructed in Dubai. Designed by @FosterPartners for developer Omniyat, the 150-metre Vela and 180-metre Vela Viento will offer luxury apartments. Vela Viento will consist of two separate structural cores linked with skybridges.

Billionaire Surinder Arora has submitted his own plans for the expansion of London's Heathrow Airport. The 'Heathrow West' proposal, put forward by Arora Group, Bechtel and Scott Brownrigg, shows a shorter third runway extending to just 2,800-metres instead of 3,500-metres,

This new 'lantern quarter' is set to be constructed in Bangkok. Designed by Heatherwick Studio for Narai Hospitality Group, Hatai is inspired by traditional Thai lanterns and will, according to the architects, feature a series of "stacked, glowing forms that bring softness and

Denver's One River North development has a canyon-like rock feature cutting across its 16-storey facade. Designed by MAD Architects, many of the building's floors are connected by an outdoor staircase running through the rock formations, a move intended to mimic Colorado's hiking

AS+GG has shared its shortlisted design for the Pearl River Delta Hub (Guangzhou New) Airport Competition. The concept is inspired by the form of a traditional Lingnan roof and is intended to celebrate the rich cultural heritage of Foshan while offering an innovative and

Saudi Arabia plans to construct 'Aquellum' as part of its new NEOM region. The subterranean community will be hidden by mountain cliffs and extend 100-metres below ground.

Technically China's Goldin Finance 117 is the sixth tallest building on the planet. Only, it can't officially claim the title because it has never been finished. Construction works on the near-megatall skyscraper stopped abruptly due to a stock market crash in 2015 and it's

Back on track. China is finally finishing its Ghostscraper 👉