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AGO: Origami-Inspired Kinetic Roof by Carlo Ratti Associati Opens in Modena
CRA–Carlo Ratti Associati and kinetic-structure pioneer Chuck Hoberman unveil the…
Honoring Norman Foster’s Vision: 7 Iconic Projects That Shaped Architecture
Born in 1935 in the industrial heart of Manchester, Norman…
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15 Iconic Buildings in Baku That Reveal the City’s Layered Architectural History
The urban fabric of Baku, the capital of Azerbaijan, showcases one of the most complex…
From the Andes to the World: The Global Success of Chilean Architecture
Over the last three decades, Chile has emerged as one of the most influential countries…
Japan’s Human Refrigerator Is Built for Extreme Heat Recovery
As extreme heat becomes an increasingly serious occupational hazard, Japanese companies are exploring unconventional cooling…
10 Spanish Architects Who Built Spain’s Architectural Legacy
Spain recently marked Gaudí Year 2026, a nationwide commemoration of the centenary of Antoni Gaudí's…
OODA’s DUAS Towers Draw from Albanian Stone and Weaving
OODA has designed DUAS Towers, a pair of mixed-use towers in Vlorë, Albania, positioned between…
Inside MVRDV’s Bihailou Art Village: A Vertical Village Under Construction in Shenzhen
Construction is underway on the MVRDV-designed Bihailou Art Village, a mixed-use cultural and commercial center…
Philippe Chiambaretta Wraps La Source Vive Concert Hall in Curving Copper Shingles
Nestled within the wooded hills overlooking Lake Geneva in Évian-les-Bains, France, La Source Vive redefines…
Nike’s Air Zoom Hyperslide Brings Recovery to Your Feet
Nike is expanding its performance recovery portfolio with the launch of the Nike Air Zoom…
David Chipperfield: A Critical Analysis of Architecture, Context, and Permanence
David Chipperfield’s architecture occupies a peculiar and influential position in contemporary design culture. Few architects of the late twentieth and…
Rem Koolhaas and his six iconic works
Rem Koolhaas is well-known for his innovative designs that have had a significant influence on the contemporary urban environment.
10 Famous Architects Who Didn’t Have an Architecture Degree
Those who wish to pursue a career in architecture usually follow a path that begins with earning a degree from…
How I.M. Pei’s Vision Shaped the Louvre Museum into a Modern Architectural Landmark
I.M. Pei (Ieoh Ming Pei), a Chinese-American architect born on April 26, 1917, is celebrated as one of the 20th…
10 Impressive Projects Designed by Riken Yamamoto with the Motto “Community within a Community”
Riken Yamamoto, the 53rd laureate of the Pritzker Architecture Prize, is a Japanese architect and social advocate who aims to…
Tadao Ando’s Legacy in Shaping Contemporary Biophilic Design
Tadao Ando's architecture has redefined biophilic design through his masterful interplay of light, water, and greenery with minimalist concrete forms.…
Harvard Unveils Shape-Shifting Knitted Fabric with Built-In Sensors
Researchers at the Harvard John A. Paulson School of Engineering and Applied Sciences (SEAS) have…
This Robotic Clothing Wraps Around You in Just 10 Seconds
Imagine standing still for a moment as your jacket quietly comes to life. The fabric…
HP and Ferrari Unveil Limited-Edition AI Laptop Inspired by Formula 1 Engineering
The partnership between HP and Ferrari has moved beyond Formula 1 sponsorship and into product…
A 300-Year-Old Shipwreck Finds New Life as a Knitted Dress in Finland
In an unusual meeting of archaeology, fashion, and material science, researchers at Aalto University have…
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AI-Powered Interior Design in Architecture 3.0
Topic: AI-Powered Interior Design in Architecture 3.0Date: September 26 - 27, 2026Time: 14:00 – 18:00 GMTFormat: Online on…
Design-Tech Talk 12
Design-Tech Talk 12 features expert-led presentations and a dynamic discussion on the latest advancements and…
Richard Hassell – Rethinking Architecture
Richard Hassell, Founder of WOHA, will lead this free lecture exploring climate-responsive architecture and the…
Grasshopper Masterclass: Parametric Facade Generator
Topic: Grasshopper Masterclass: Parametric Facade GeneratorDate: September 12 - 13, 2026Time: 14:00 – 18:00 GMTFormat: Online on ZoomDuration: 2…
External Reference’s Deportienda Features a Massive 3D-Printed Wave Inspired by the Atlantic
External Reference has redesigned Deportienda, the official retail store of RC Deportivo de La Coruña…
3D-Printed Ceramic Tiles Shape Studio RAP’s New ‘Powerwall’ in the Netherlands
In the Dutch city of Beverwijk, an ordinary piece of electrical infrastructure has been transformed…
Australia Launches World’s First 3D-Printed Tower Crane That Can Build Up to 100 Metres
Australia has taken a significant step in construction technology with the unveiling of ASCEND, the…
A Book That Prints Itself? Inside Manual, the Fully 3D-Printed Book Carrying Its Own Code
What if a 3D-printed book could be produced as a complete object in a single…
10 Heritage Restoration Projects Giving Historic Buildings a New Life
Around the world, organizations such as UNESCO, ICCROM (International Centre for the Study of the Preservation and Restoration of Cultural Property), ICOMOS (International Council on Monuments and Sites), the World…
15 Picturesque Neighborhoods Around the World Every Design Lover Should Visit
Long before modern cities and highways connected the world, communities were built around survival, geography, trade, and culture. Some settlements emerged along rivers and coastlines that supported maritime trade, while…
Case study of Zaha Hadid’s Heydar Aliyev Center in Baku
The very image below of Heydar Aliyev Cultural Center, designed in Baku, Azerbaijan, by Zaha Hadid Architects, evokes awe whilst its interiors provide a transcending…
Case Study of Blanton Art Museum’s Revitalization, The University of Texas, Austin
Blurring the lines between arts and architecture, the $35 million revitalization of the Jack S Blanton Museum of Art, University…
Al Bahr Towers: A Case Study in Dynamic Kinetic Facade
Abu Dhabi, a city of modern buildings and cultural significance, reveals two identical cylindrical twin skyscrapers, known as Al Bahr…
Case Study of the Morpheus Hotel in Macau, China
Dominating the Cotai Strip’s skyline, the Morpheus Hotel, designed by Zaha Hadid Architects, stands tall…
Case study of Renzo Piano Designed Whitney Museum of American Art
The Whitney Museum of American Art on Gansevoort Street, which opened in 2015, fulfilling the…
SANAA Wins Ecuador National Museum Competition with ‘Living Strata’ Design
A team led by Japanese architecture firm SANAA has been selected to design the new…
Shenzhen Opens South China’s Largest Natural History Museum
Shenzhen officially opened the Shenzhen Natural History Museum on 28 July 2026, unveiling one of…
Long-Awaited US-Canada Bridge Opens to Traffic
The US-Canada bridge connecting Detroit, Michigan, and Windsor, Ontario, has officially opened to traffic, marking…
When Form Leads and Function Follows: The New Logic of Contemporary Iconic Architecture
For more than a century, the architectural profession has celebrated the modernist maxim “form follows…
Trump’s $22.5 Billion Dulles Airport Overhaul Aims to Transform America’s Gateway
Washington Dulles International Airport is poised for its most significant transformation since opening more than…
Why Anthropic Bought and Destroyed Millions of Books to Train AI
The race to build the world's most powerful artificial intelligence models is no longer happening…