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Google’s Platform 37 Opens in London With AI-Focused Public Space
Google will open its King’s Cross office in London this summer. The landmark building features column-free interiors and will house a public AI education center on the ground floor. Platform…
Mysa 200: Redefining the Single-Level Compact Home Concept
Small Home Design: Balancing Space and ComfortMost small homes focus on maximizing every inch of available space, with solutions such as foldable tables, lofted beds, and hidden storage compartments. This…
Kivaru Point: Architecture in Harmony with the Wild
Nature-Inspired ArchitectureSri Lankan designer Thilina Liyanage focuses in his works on a fundamental idea: architecture must communicate with the wild through the language of the place itself. His previous projects…
Smiljan Radić Clarke Wins 2026 Pritzker Prize for Architecture That Embraces Fragility
+The 2026 Pritzker Architecture Prize has been awarded to Santiago-based architect Smiljan Radić Clarke. The Chilean architect received the profession’s highest honor for work that explores fragility, cultural memory and…
eONE XL Wide & Tall: Redefining Space in Small Homes
The Challenge of Balancing Portability and ComfortMost small homes built on dual-axle trailers face a common challenge: portability is often prioritized over comfort and livability. This manifests in narrow interior…
Borås Getaway House: Integrating Terrain and Open Spaces
Item Details Architects Claesson Koivisto Rune Area 65 m² Year 2024 Photographs Åke E- son Lindman Manufacturers panoramah!®, Kasthall, Vola, Wastberg, Weland Category Houses Lead Team Oliver Cap Office Lead…
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The Accidental Zoo: How Architecture and Waste Created the New Urban Ecosystem
Imagine walking through a park in West London. The gray, Victorian sky is suddenly pierced by a flash of neon green and a shriek that…
June 2028: The Citrini Scenario and the Architectural Pivot
The world of financial forecasting rarely produces a document that feels like a pre-written tragedy, but the recent analysis by Citrini Research—which has garnered over…
Bridges or Ferries? The Architectural Friction of Amsterdam’s IJ River
Amsterdam is not merely a city with canals; it is a hydraulic machine. Its urban landscape is inseparable from the water that both defines its…
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Arsenal Memory Park Competition 2026
Competition BriefThe Arsenal Memory Park Competition 2026 is an international student design competition organised by INSPIRELI and announced by the…
INSPIRELI Awards 11th Edition 2026
Competition BriefINSPIRELI Awards 2026 is the 11th edition of what the organisers describe as the world’s largest global student architecture…
Impressum Photo Award 2026
Competition BriefThe Impressum Photo Award 2026 is a photography competition that the Impressum team is putting together. It is connected…
Fe.M Festival di Microarchitettura 2026
Competition BriefThe Fe.M Festival di Microarchitettura 2026 is something that the Cultural Association Fe.M is putting together. This group is…
Design the World You Want International Student Ideas Competition 2026
Competition BriefThe Design the World You Want 2026 competition is an event where students from all over the world can…
Kharkiv Pavlov City House Reconstruction 2026
Competition BriefINSPIRELI is starting a project called “Kharkiv Pavlov City House Reconstruction 2026”. This is part of the INSPIRELI FOR…
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Science Fiction Design: From Space Age to Metaverse – Vitra Schaudepot 2026
Overview The exhibition called Science Fiction Design: From Space Age to Metaverse is being displayed at Vitra Schaudepot which is located in Weil am Rhein, Germany. The exhibition displays more...
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Vitra Design Museum Charles-Eames-Str. 2 D-79576 Weil am Rhein
Weil am Rhein, Weil am Rhein - Germany
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The Many Lives of the Nakagin Capsule Tower
The exhibition titled The Many Lives of the Nakagin Capsule Tower is going to be held at the Museum of Modern Art, New York City, from July 10, 2025, to...
Museum of Modern Art,
New York,
United States
+ Google MapMaritime City
The exhibition Maritime City opens on the 1st of October in 2025 at the historic A. A. Thomson and Co. building, which is a part of the South Street Seaport...
South Street Seaport Museum,
A.A, Thomson & Co., 213 Water Street
New York, United States
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The Historic Buildings of the South Street Seaport
The Historic Buildings of the South Street Seaport exhibition is an amazing journey through the ups and downs of one of the most lively cultural areas of New York City....
Making Energy Visible
Making Energy Visible is a contemporary art exhibition at the Center for Architecture in NYC that opens on October 3, 2025, and runs until March 28, 2026. The exhibition investigates...
Center for Architecture,
536 LaGuardia Pl New York, NY 10012
New York, United States
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Vietnam’s Gia Binh Airport Terminal Features Water Garden Design Concept
A new passenger terminal for Gia Binh International Airport in Vietnam’s Bắc Ninh Province will center around a water garden…
Xichang Jianchuan Film Museum: Cinematic Exhibition Experience
Item Details Architects Tanghua Architects & Associates Area 4167 m² Year 2025 Photographs MMCM Lead Architects Tang Hua Category Museums…
CREST NINE Community Center: Integrating Natural Topography
Item Details Architects Sanjay Puri Architects Area 32000 m² Year 2026 Photographs Vinay Panjwani Manufacturers Ashbury International, Burhani Interiors, Cane…
Atlassian Central: Hybrid Timber Architecture & Sustainability
Advancements in Hybrid Timber ArchitectureModern architecture has shown increasing interest in hybrid timber buildings, which combine wood with other construction…
ARIA: Multi-Device Charging Made Easy
Challenges of Managing Charging Devices in Daily LifeWith the increasing number of personal mobile devices, such as smartphones, smartwatches, and…
Sharjah Bridi Park: Environmental Education & Sustainable Design
Field Details Architects Urko Sanchez Architects Area 20000 m² Year 2026 Photographs Arch-Exist Category Research Center, Educational Architecture, Public Architecture…
Glen Ellen House: Architecture in Harmony with Nature
A Serene Retreat in the Heart of NatureIn the Glen Ellen Hills area of Sonoma County, a sprawling 14-acre estate…
Care Villa: Adaptive Reuse Redefining Community Living
Element Details Architects FELT architecture & design Area 850 m² Year 2025 Photographs Olmo Peeters Category Healthcare Architecture Lead Team…
Mons Station: Integrating Transport and Urban Design
Element Details Architects Santiago Calatrava Area 37850 m² Year 2025 Photographs Oliver Schuh Category Train Station Design Team Santiago Calatrava…
The Lab: Rethinking Water and Ecosystems
Field Details Architects VAK architecten Area 450 m² Year 2026 Photographs Tim Van de Velde Category Research Center, Educational Architecture…
The Dematerialization of the Studio: The Architect’s Toolkit in 2026
In the early decades of architectural education, the first list a student compiled was not one of books, but of…
The Bastide-Niel Project: Rethinking the Relationship Between Riverbanks and the Integration of Old and New Buildings
Urban Transformations Along Rivers in Historical CitiesRivers constitute a fundamental element in shaping the urban fabric of many historical cities…
1983 Building Project: Reorganizing Interior Spaces and Enhancing Visual Flow
Interior Space Organization and Flow EnhancementThe interior intervention in the building, constructed in 1983, proposes a carefully considered adjustment focused…
Lake Como Villa Project: Redefining the Relationship Between Interior Space and the Natural Environment
Integration of Architecture with the Natural EnvironmentThis villa is situated on the shores of Lake Como, redesigned with a focus…
The Moon Project: Redefining Urban and Structural Experiences in Smart Cities
Evolution of Simulation Concepts and Urban InnovationIn recent years, the idea of simulating the experience of standing on the Moon…
Malba Puertos Project: Rethinking the Relationship Between Vegetation and Urban Life
City of Puertos: An Experiment in Environmental Urban PlanningThe city of Puertos spans a vast area of approximately 2,500 hectares…
Redefining Portable Power Banks: The Balance Between Slimness and Performance
Evolution of Portable Power Bank DesignsOver the years, portable power banks have seen a wide range of sizes and weights…
Ana-Digi Temp Watch Design: Reimagining the Connection Between Car Dashboards and Modern Technical Functions
Appreciation for Classic Analog-Digital WatchesIt is not necessary to be part of the millennial generation to appreciate the aesthetics of…
February 2026: The End of “Valuable Work” or the Great Re-Pricing of Reality?
When Chad Hurley, the co-founder of YouTube, posted on X: “Hope everyone enjoys their last year of valuable work!” he…
The Valkenstein Project: Rethinking Collective Wooden Construction and Sustainable Urban Renewal
Innovation in Collective Wooden ConstructionCollective wooden residential projects represent an advanced step in sustainable architecture, allowing a combination of environmental…
Residential Expansion Project Exploring the Balance Between Buildings and Open Spaces
Residential Expansion and the Use of Adjacent SpacesThe residential expansion project was carried out by integrating the neighboring plot while…
Rebuilding the World Trade Center: Redefining Sustainable Urban Design in Manhattan
Rebuilding the World Trade Center: A Journey Toward Architectural RecoveryNearly 25 years have passed since the attacks that dramatically reshaped…
The Accidental Zoo: How Architecture and Waste Created the New Urban Ecosystem
Imagine walking through a park in West London. The gray, Victorian sky is suddenly pierced by a flash of neon…
Sagrada Família Central Tower Reaches Historic Completion After 140 Years
Final Piece Installed on Barcelona’s Tallest ChurchThe Sagrada Família has reached a historic milestone. After more than 140 years of construction,…
The Architecture of Barakah: How Spiritual Centers Sculpt the Global Urban Fabric
As Ramadan 2026 begins, a singular image dominates digital screens across the globe: the Kaaba. To a structural engineer, it…
Reimagining Traditional Housing in Georgian Bay: Balancing Classic Character with Modern Comfort
Reimagining Traditional Housing in Georgian BayTraditional summer homes in regions like Georgian Bay represent a model of comfortable family shelter;…
The Healdsburg House Project: Exploring Sustainability and Passive Resilience in Residential Architecture
Historical and Geographical ContextThe project is situated in a mountainous area northeast of Healdsburg, California, accessible via a winding road…
Bothy Trailer: Redefining Space and Flexibility in Compact Trailer Design
The Spread and Development of Fiberglass TrailersThe travel trailer industry has recently witnessed a notable increase in the use of…
Ramaldi Sports Park: Rethinking Sports Space Planning within the Urban Unit
Analysis of Sports Facilities PlanningInterventions in the northern half of the sports park focus on diversifying sports facilities to meet…
A micro-apartment in Gdańsk designed
The micro apartment created by Aleksandra Czajka at the Żurawie development in Gdańsk presents a tiny housing solution that meets…
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