Serra Utkum Ikiz

Serra is passionate about researching and discussing cities, with a particular love for writing on urbanism, politics, and emerging design trends.
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Jimi Hendrix greatly influenced the Museum of Pop Culture (MoPOP)

MoPOP (Museum of Pop Culture) was designed by Frank Gehry and initiated by Paul Allen,…

8 captivating installations and pavilions by Olafur Eliasson

Olafur Eliasson's diverse solo exhibitions, which include installations, paintings, sculptures, photography, and film, have been…

Light of Life created from interconnected polyhedrons that form the eggshells

"Light of Life" is an enormous egg that glows with light. This structure was a…

Eddy Pavilion comprises a modular prefabricated structure that self-balances

Atelier Zeros designed the Eddy Pavilion for the 2023 Head of Shanghai River Regatta at…

Deployable Structures: From Buckminster Fuller to Space Architecture

Deployable structures can change from a compact configuration to a fully deployed one, making them…

10 must-watch movies about AI that will challenge your perspective

Movies have always been a great source of inspiration, particularly for creative professionals. As a…

Duplitecture: Architectural Imitations from East to West

Duplitecture, where architectural imitations blur the line between homage and copying, raises the question: where…

The World’s Longest Horizontal Skyscraper: The Crystal

The Crystal, located in Chongqing, China, is the world's longest horizontal building and an architectural…

Indonesia Pavilion Unveils Design for Expo 2025

The Indonesia Pavilion at Expo 2025 in Osaka showcases the country's maritime heritage while promoting…

Apple’s Vision Pro Production Faces Potential Halt

Apple is reportedly scaling back production of its mixed-reality headset, the Vision Pro, with potential…

Political Power of Cities: Can Architecture Uphold Human Rights?

Architecture is often viewed as a neutral and artistic profession, but the political power of…

Abu Dhabi to Build World’s Second Sphere Complex

Following the huge success of the world's first entertainment complex in Las Vegas, Abu Dhabi…

What Can Architecture Do in Post-Hurricane Recovery?

Architects play a crucial role in rebuilding and improving communities after a hurricane, ensuring that…

The Elizabeth Line selected as RIBA Stirling Prize winner 2024

Designed by Grimshaw, Maynard, Equation, and AtkinsRéalis, The Elizabeth Line has been named the 2024…

Is it Possible to Build a Hurricane-Proof House?

Natural disasters, particularly hurricanes, are among the most violent forces of nature. Can a house…

Over 150,000 buildings in Florida were damaged by Hurricane Milton

Hurricane Milton made landfall in Sarasota County, Florida, as a Category 3 storm on October…

VR Sculpting Fundamentals in Gravity Sketch and Substance Modeler

Virtual Reality has raised the stakes with immersive experiences in creative industries, enabling artists and…

Inside the World’s First Commercial Space Station: What to Expect

Vast's Haven-1 is under development to be the world's first commercial space station. It will…

DARPA Plans to Use Coral-Based Artificial Reefs as Hurricane Defenses

Amidst climate change, the Defence Advanced Research Projects Agency is funding the creation of artificial…

Hanif Kara wins 2024 Soane Medal for Architecture

Hanif Kara has been awarded the 2024 Soane Medal for his outstanding contributions to structural…