Architecture

October 11, 2025

Amazon Spheres House an Enormous Indoor Garden Reconnecting City Dwellers With Nature

In what might be one of the most innovative workplace amenities we’ve witnessed, Amazon’s Seattle headquarters is home to an enormous indoor garden housed in three giant globes known as the Spheres. This impressive example of biophilic design reconnects us with nature by bringing staff and visitors into close contact with lush plant life.

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September 25, 2025

Populus Denver: A Climate-Positive Hotel Combining Comfort With Stunning Contemporary Design

Stunning design and sustainable living aren’t mutually exclusive. The two can support and inform one another, creating something that is climate-neutral or even climate-positive. The luxury hotel Populus Denver strikes a balance between stellar architectural design and environmental consciousness. As an impressive addition to the Denver skyline, the exterior celebrates nature with white, round forms and eye-shaped window cutouts.

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September 5, 2025

MAD’s Interactive Installation in Venice Imagines a Future Where Humans and Nature Harmonize

The Venice Architecture Biennale once again solidifies its place as an incubator of innovation thanks to an intriguing interactive installation by MAD Architects. The firm, led by Ma Yansong, adds to its presence at the event with City of Plants. The installation, created under the invitation of Biennale curator Carlo Ratti, explores how our relationship with nature will shape the future of the urban landscape.

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