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Pelli Clarke & Partners has completed a major urban development anchored by the Yibin High-Speed Railway Station in Sichuan Province, China, introducing a new transit-oriented destination designed to reshape the city’s role in the region. Spanning nearly nine million square…
Luxury Automotive Brands Expand into Real EstateThe entry of luxury automotive brands into the real estate sector is no longer a novel move. Porsche pioneered this trend with the Design Tower Miami in 2017, followed by Aston Martin with its…
A Serene Retreat Amid Bangkok’s BustleIn the heart of the busy Ladprao district in Bangkok, the “Terrarium” house emerges as a tranquil oasis amid the city’s chaos. What makes this site unique is its distinct scoop-shaped plot, surrounded by neighbors…
Natural Location of the ProjectThe Sera project is situated in the Sandy Ridge area, nestled among the rolling hills of West Virginia. This location features dense forests and open skies, providing the project with a captivating natural backdrop and enhancing…
Southport on the Gold Coast is set to redefine Australia’s skyline with the upcoming One Park Lane, designed by BKK Architects. The tower will rise to 393 meters, surpassing the country’s current tallest building, Q1 at 322 meters, and Melbourne’s…
A 6.0-magnitude earthquake struck northwestern Kashmir in Pakistan early Monday morning, jolting residents across cities in Gilgit-Baltistan, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, and Pakistan-administered Kashmir. The tremor, originating at a depth of approximately 35 kilometers, caused widespread panic, forcing residents to evacuate streets,…
Train collision Spain occurred in January 2026 and triggered new discussions on high-speed railway infrastructure design. The incident highlighted the need to integrate engineering planning with physical safety measures to ensure the network can handle operational errors. This topic continues…
Exploring the Integrated Lifestyle in Tiny HomesAfter seven years of traveling and exploring the open roads of New Zealand in camper vans (RVs), an adventurous couple chose to settle down permanently. Instead of moving into a traditional home or even…
Site and Architectural ContextThe plot is flag-shaped and situated in an area that blends traditional Japanese houses with modern developer-built homes. This mixture provides a rich architectural backdrop, where the contrast between traditional simplicity and complex modern designs is clearly…
Inuara Tower won an international design competition and now serves as a mixed-use development reshaping downtown Dubai’s architectural landscape. The high rise reaches 210 meters and features a city-to-sky motif with a central ovoid design. This layout creates a new…
Karachi fire erupted on January 18, 2026, inside a multi-storey commercial complex in downtown Karachi, killing six people and destroying large sections of the building. Such fires now occur frequently in dense cities where authorities delay safety retrofitting. The incident…
Liverpool housing project in the city region aims to deliver over 63,000 new homes, marking the largest investment in social and affordable housing in the area. Authorities and housing associations identified more than 300 potential sites, including nearly 31,000 homes…
Interactive art installation spanning 10 kilometers has been announced in the Margham Desert in Dubai. The project reorganizes open terrain into a continuous walkable framework. The announcement appears within news coverage that documents non-urban spatial practices. It records a planning…
Architectural Cooperation between the European Union and the Mercosur bloc was formalized in Asunción, Paraguay on January 17, 2026, after more than 25 years of negotiations. The agreement goes beyond trade and includes specific provisions for cooperation in architectural design…
Museum expansion New York marks the completion of a planned architectural extension to the Contemporary Art Museum in Manhattan’s Bowery district. The museum will reopen on March 21, 2026. The project restructures the relationship between the existing building and its…
Michelin Factory Museum converts the former industrial site in Clermont-Ferrand, France, into a cultural destination. This change is part of the revitalization of Quartier des Pistes. The current Michelin Adventure Museum will move to a nearby industrial hangar, adapted for…
Living Buildings are the focus of a research based architectural news release from Swiss engineering teams. The project develops structures that integrate microscopic organisms within building materials to capture carbon from the air. It redefines buildings as active participants in…
Smart Architecture and Reflections on the FutureAt present, our interest in architecture is no longer limited to creating beautiful spaces. Instead, the focus has shifted toward building more intelligently and sustainably, and exploring ways not to treat our planet as…
Retail and Hospitality as an Architectural ArtRetail and hospitality design is considered one of the rare fields in which architecture can manifest itself on multiple levels simultaneously. It is not limited to function or visual spectacle alone; rather, it extends…
Nobel Center Stockholm 2026 has been revealed in a revised form after a 2018 court ruling blocked the original proposal. The project now sits in Slussen on Södermalm island. It uses a timber structure and reclaimed red brick cladding. This…
Space-Smart Tiny Home DesignThe Julia model provides an example of how to maximize small spaces without compromising comfort or essential functionality. The home measures approximately 26 feet in length and 10 feet in width, offering a total living area of…
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