Copyright © 2025 Motivate Media Group. All rights reserved.
We round-up the latest sustainable developments from around the globe.
The 45-storey Leeza SOHO Tower in Beijing is targeting LEED Gold certification. The 172,800-square metre high-rise was designed by the late Zaha Hadid and is home to the world’s tallest atrium. It is hoped the tower will become the focal point for a new business district on Lize Road.
Photo: Hufton+Crow
An artificial ski slope has been built on the roof of a huge incinerator in the Danish capital of Copenhagen. CopenHill, also known as Amager Bakke, was designed by Bjarke Ingels Group (BIG). It also features a hiking trail, environmental education hub and a climbing wall.
The Dhs2.2 billion scheme aims to convert 440,000 tonnes of waste annually. That is enough clean energy to deliver electricity and heating for 150,000 homes.
Skiers and snowboarders used to face extensive travel when pursuing their passion for winter sports. The facility makes it possible for skiers and snowboarders to enjoy their sports in central Copenhagen.
Photo: Rasmus Hjortshoj
Bangkok-based Matsapon Soisangwan has created a range of bags featuring recycled fishing nets and inner tubes. His Mat Archer brand includes the RETRIEVE collection, focusing on the millions of tonnes of plastic dumped in the world’s oceans each year.
The company says: “Abandoned fishing nets make up 46 per cent of ocean plastic. Every year, hundreds of thousands of marine animals are harmed by them. Our RETRIEVE bags recover deserted fish net from the sea and puts it to good use.”
We speak to Joanna Varettas, Senior Associate Designer at TGP International on the story of Seed & Bloom – a café designed to nurture connection and community engagement
For this year's Downtown Design, Finasi and Pallavi Dean will unveil a bold new installation that speaks the language of material honesty, exceptional craftsmanship, visionary design, and local identity.
This Palm Jumeirah home proves that luxury can be achieved with intention, rather than scale
Here are snippets from the evening.
You can now choose your favourite project from the identity Design Awards 2025 shortlist
The shortlist is revealed for the interior design categories
The Middle East’s leading platform for high-quality contemporary design will showcase a curated mix of international and regional brands, alongside independent designers and studios
Studio Marco Piva has designed the Eden Spa at Excelsior Palace in Rapallo, where architecture, landscape and luxury converge
The new Alémais Sydney headquarters reflects the brand’s flair for colourful prints and embellishments
We step into a sculptural apartment in Istanbul, Turkey
Shortlist revealed for all the categories for identity Design Awards 2025
Atlas Concorde’s porcelain tiles enhance the contemporary design of this villa in Bodrum, Turkey