ArchDaily | Broadcasting Architecture Worldwide https://www.archdaily.com/ Wed, 10 Jun 2026 00:00:00 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://assets.adsttc.com/doodles/archdaily-logo-feedly.svg 026CB6 https://www.archdaily.com/1041153/building-with-the-landscape-non-invasive-design-strategies-for-steep-terrain Thu, 07 May 2026 07:30:00 +0000 Olivia Poston https://www.archdaily.com/1041153/building-with-the-landscape-non-invasive-design-strategies-for-steep-terrain The relationship between constraint and design excellence is well established in architectural theory, yet often remains underexplored in discussions of site-specific practices. When architects encounter extreme topography, they face a fundamental choice: transform the landscape to accommodate the building, or modify the building to fit the landscape. The first approach is straightforward and requires the builder to cut, fill, terrace, and build on level ground. This choice, however, carries cascading consequences as any amount of earth moved may destabilize slopes, disrupt drainage, and fracture ecosystems. A growing body of innovative architectural work demonstrates an alternative to earth-moving and retaining walls.

]]> https://www.archdaily.com/1031074/architecture-above-25-observation-towers-around-the-world Wed, 18 Jun 2025 07:30:00 +0000 Camilla Ghisleni https://www.archdaily.com/1031074/architecture-above-25-observation-towers-around-the-world The desire to see the world from above transcends cultures and time — an almost instinctive impulse to seek new horizons, gain perspective, and momentarily step outside everyday life. Observation towers embody that desire: built in forests, mountains, urban parks, or coastal landscapes, they invite us to pause, look closely, and discover the surroundings in a quiet or playful way. These structures offer more than just views; they offer experiences. As we climb their steps or ramps, our bodies take part in a ritual of transition — from ground to sky.

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