Inspiration

Here are some of the most interesting — and strangest — contenders in the worldwide mission to eradi cate pollution.

Throughout the following projects, these enigmatic terraced staircases act as the pulsing heart of e ach design and provide unique arenas for alternate approaches to meeting, co-working and carrying out the work day.

Alejandro Aravena’s firm will turn this 1-million-square-foot complex into a new museum and cultural center.

Young architect Samantha Raburn Markham discusses what she would like to see change in architecture in the next five to 10 years.

These contemporary projects bring ships to moor — permanently.

Explore seven examples of visible storage, modular apartments, bespoke furniture and all-around "mac hines for living."

This seven-tower complex references the rich textures and surface complexity of historic Mayan archi tecture.

The parti structures space. A ribbon parti becomes bands, paths and connections to shape circulation , gathering and experience.

These pieces of trivia illustrate why the Jeddah Tower will be an truly awe-inspiring once complete.