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Office-to-Residential Conversion Reshapes Downtown Washington in 2026
Office-to-residential conversion drives Washington’s urban shift in 2026.City planners have scheduled over 6,500 residential units in central districts.Developers focus on areas with high office vacancy.The strategy aligns with broader cities…
Azerbaijan Launches 2026 National Urban Architecture Year
National Urban Architecture Year is now official in Azerbaijan.President Ilham Aliyev declared 2026 as such.The move aligns with Baku’s hosting of WUF13 in May.It frames architecture as policy, not decoration…
Yantai Terminal 2: Terrain Responsive Airport Infrastructure
Yantai Terminal 2 earned 2026 Prix Versailles recognition.It uses terrain and daylight to guide passengers.No symbolic forms. No decorative gestures.This is airport infrastructure design grounded in function.Site-Driven LayoutThe terminal follows…
Branded Residential Gurgaon 2026 Subsumes Architecture into Brand Logic
Branded residential development in Gurgaon treats architecture as a brand tool, not decoration.The project sits in Sector 53 on Golf Course Road.It integrates form, orientation, and layout into a single…
Constructive Deconstruction Reuses Manhattan Waterfront Piers
Constructive deconstruction transforms Manhattan’s obsolete waterfront piers by reusing existing concrete piles, slabs, and retaining walls.Reuse as Infrastructure StrategyThe model converts derelict piers into programmable modules.These host markets, performances, and…
Architectural Design Finalists Named for 2026 Créateurs Awards
Architectural design studios from twelve countries made the 2026 Créateurs Design Awards shortlist.The competition includes seven built environment categories.These cover residential, hospitality, commercial, cultural, and landscape projects.Nominees come from Lebanon,…
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Documerica: The Moment America Forced Itself to Look in the Mirror
By Ibrahim FawakherjiIn 1969, the United States inhabited a state of profound schizophrenia. It was the year humanity, propelled by American engineering, first set foot…
For Sale: God’s House as a Real Estate Asset
When the cross comes down, a building does not simply become a shell. It becomes a question mark on the future of our cities.The final…
Five Words Every Architect Must Know Before Speaking to a Real Estate Developer
Fifteen years ago, during one of my early years in practice, I was sitting in a meeting room with a real estate developer who had…
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Cordless Lamp Innovation Contest 2026
Competition BriefThe Cordless Lamp Innovation Contest 2026 is an international design competition that aims to create a portable lighting solution…
INSPIRELI Awards 2026 Competition
Competition BriefThe INSPIRELI Awards 2026 represents the 11th edition of the annual renowned international student architecture competition, which is open…
Rome Design Awards 2026 Competition
Competition BriefThe Rome Design Awards 2026 is an international design competition that allows designers, architects, and other professionals to display…
Architecture at Zero 2026 Competition
Competition BriefThe competition known as Architecture at Zero 2026 seeks design proposals that give answers to the issues of decarbonization,…
Transcendent Design and the Space In-Between International Design Competition 2026
Competition BriefThe Transcendent Design and the Space In-Between International Design Competition 2026 is a conceptual architecture competition that studies the…
DBEW Award 2026
Competition BriefThe DBEW Award 2026 is an international design competition centered around the bond between design education and professional practice…
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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 MapThe Chicago Architecture Biennial (CAB)
The Chicago Architecture Biennial (CAB) is a non-profit organization dedicated to creating an international forum on architecture and urbanism by producing year-round programs and a biennial exposition of city-wide activations...
Chicago Architecture Biennial,
78 E. Washington St. Chicago, IL 60602
Chicago, United States
+ Google MapChicago, United States
Maritime 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
+ Google MapNew York, United States
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
+ Google MapNew York, United States
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Constructive Deconstruction Reuses Manhattan Waterfront Piers
Constructive deconstruction transforms Manhattan’s obsolete waterfront piers by reusing existing concrete piles, slabs, and retaining walls.Reuse as Infrastructure StrategyThe model…
Sava River Cabin: Architectural Design Integrating Riverscape and Compact Functionality
A Holiday Home Dream by the RiverImagine having a place to escape the pressures of daily life, where you can…
Grid Arthub: Adaptive Reuse of a Historic Industrial Building to Create Flexible Workspaces
A Glimpse of Grid ArthubGrid Arthub is located in Hall 31B, within a late 19th-century industrial building in the Gdańsk…
Gorakhpur Farmhouse: An Architectural Design Exploring the Interaction Between Nature and Craftsmanship
Gorakhpur Farmhouse: A Dialogue Between Architecture and NatureThe Gorakhpur Farmhouse demonstrates how architecture can serve as a natural extension of…
Henville Street House in Perth Draws on Fremantle Port’s Industrial Character
Local studio Philip Stejskal Architecture has completed Henville Street House, a family home in Perth, Australia, drawing inspiration from the…
Saudi Arabia Launches Second Phase of Building Compliance Certificate Initiative
The Ministry of Municipalities and Housing in Saudi Arabia has launched the second phase of the Building Compliance Certificate initiative,…
Architectural Security Reshapes Makkah’s Unplanned Neighborhoods Near Grand Mosque
Architectural security guides the systematic clearance of informal settlements near the Grand Mosque in Makkah.Recent aerial images show large cleared…
Muide Neighborhood House Project: Redefining the Relationship Between Built Form and Green Space
Urban Background of the SiteThe site is characterized by tall grasses, two shrubs, and a single oak tree, forming a…
North of Brooklyn Eighth Branch in Toronto: A Design That Integrates Functionality and Social Spaces
Design of the Eighth Branch of North of Brooklyn in TorontoThe eighth branch of the North of Brooklyn chain is…
Boulder-Shaped Bamboo Canopies Define Eco-Farm Architecture in China
Architecture studio Various Associates has completed LuxeIsland Farm, an eco-farm in China characterised by boulder-shaped canopies made from woven bamboo,…
Stepped Arches Shape the Identity of Woolwich Market Pavilion in London
Studio Weave has completed Woolwich Market Pavilion, a brick-built pavilion housing a café, public toilets, and market facilities, defined by…
Architectural Sustainability: Kistefos Zero Emission Museum Expansion
Architectural sustainability defines Kistefos Museum’s new building in Norway. It will open in 2031 and permanently house founder Christen Sveaas’s…
Architectural Security at $9: NYC Congestion Pricing Policy
Architectural Security begins with access control.New York City now charges drivers $9 to enter Manhattan’s central business district during peak…
C.S.C Residence Project: Rethinking Spatial Layout and Connection with Indoor and Outdoor Environments
C.S.C Residence Project: Contemporary Architectural RenovationThe C.S.C Residence project is located in Taipei and serves as an example of how…
Dubai Real Estate Starts 2026 Strong: AED 1.19B Transactions
Real estate transactions in Dubai recorded the first deals of 2026 yesterday, totaling approximately AED 1.19 billion across 293 transactions,…
Saudi Extends Residential Lease Non-Renewal Notic: Urban and Regulatory Dimensions
The General Real Estate Authority of Saudi Arabia has issued a regulatory decision extending the notice period required for landlords…
U.S. Condominium Market Faces Weakest Phase in Over a Decade
The U.S. condominium market is experiencing one of its weakest periods in more than ten years, amid rising monthly fees…
Global Architectural Projects to Watch in 2026
The year 2025 witnessed the passing of architectural icons such as Frank Gehry, Robert A.M. Stern, and Ricardo Scofidio, the…
Bio Based Concrete Absorbs CO₂, Cures in Hours at WPI
WORCESTER, USA – Bio based concrete alternatives that absorb CO₂ during curing have emerged from research at Worcester Polytechnic Institute…
Caterpillar-Inspired Food Street: Exploring the Integration of Sustainability and Interactive Design
Sustainable Lifestyle and Its ImportanceAdopting a sustainable lifestyle has become a necessity today, whether in architectural design or in our…
UK House Prices Decline at the End of 2025 Amid Weak Annual Growth
The UK housing market ended 2025 with an unexpected drop in house prices in December, while the annual performance recorded…
The Heloíza and Leonardo House Project: Rethinking the Balance Between Heritage and Contemporary Expansion
Choosing the Location and Life Between City and CountrysideThe architects provided the following description: Heloíza and Leonardo, who share strong…
The Altar of Sleep: Why Interior Design Fails to Replicate the Hotel Bed
By Ibrahim FawakherjiThere is a specific phenomenon that occurs somewhere between the first deep sigh of relief and the second…
NHC Opens Registration of Interest for Rehab Al-Worif Project in Jeddah
NHC announced the start of registration of interest for its latest real estate project, Rehab Al-Worif, located in the Al-Worif…
Qatar Real Estate Trading Exceeds QAR 657 Million in One Week
Real estate trading volumes in Qatar exceeded QAR 657 million during the period from December 21 to 25, 2025, according…
U.S. Mortgage Rates Drop to Lowest Level in 2025
The average interest rate on 30-year mortgage loans in the United States fell this week to its lowest level of…
Saudi Ministry of Municipal and Housing Issues Over 60,000 White Land Fees in Riyadh
The Saudi Ministry of Municipal and Housing, represented by the White Land and Vacant Properties Program, began issuing more than…
BTE – Casa Machado: Redefining the Relationship Between Interior Spaces and the Surrounding Nature
Project Location and Urban ContextThe BTE – Casa Machado project is situated on a plot measuring 13 meters in width…
The Wass House: Redefining the Relationship Between Indoor and Outdoor Spaces in a Sloping Natural Setting
Site and Natural ContextThe Wass House is situated on a sloping meadow surrounded by dense forests in Accord, New York…
Thaden School: Architectural Design Integrating Hands-On Learning with Sustainable Campus Planning
Thaden School: An Innovative Educational Approach Serving the CommunityThaden School in Bentonville, Arkansas, is a model of the modern independent…
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