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N’djili International Airport Terminal to Transform Kinshasa Into Central African Aviation Hub
Kinshasa will receive a new international airport terminal by 2028. The project at N’djili International Airport aims to modernize the Democratic Republic of Congo’s primary gateway. Developer INFRAROSE commissioned the…
Kuwait University Campus Core Merges Cultural Heritage With Desert Climate Solutions
Kuwait City’s largest academic institution has unveiled a new campus center that serves 40,000 students. The Administration Facilities project creates a unified hub for learning and community activities at Kuwait…
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Brisbane’s Glasshouse Theatre Opens with Striking Undulating Glass Facade
A new 1,500-seat performing arts venue has opened in Brisbane, Australia. The Glasshouse Theatre features a distinctive wavy glass exterior that redefines the city’s cultural landscape. This architecture project creates a unique…
Xi’an and Guangzhou Football Stadiums Compete for Global Stadium of the Year Award
Two major Chinese football venues have earned nominations for Stadium of the Year 2026. The Xi’an International Football Centre and Greater Bay Sports Centre will compete in the global competition…
Glasshouse Theatre Opens With Rippling Glass Facade in Brisbane’s South Bank
Queensland Performing Arts Centre unveils its new Glasshouse Theatre in South Bank, Brisbane. The 1,500-seat venue features a distinctive rippling glass facade inspired by the Brisbane River. This addition creates…
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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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Future Snack Design Competition 2026
Competition BriefFuture Snack Design 2026 is an open international product design competition hosted on Desall, an Italian crowdsourcing design platform,…
NDA Nidos de Agua Competition 2026
Competition BriefNDA Nidos de Agua 2026 is an open international architecture competition organised by Terraviva Competitions, inviting participants to design…
Radical Innovation Award 2026
Competition BriefThe Radical Innovation Award 2026 is an annual international design and innovation competition organised by the Radical Innovation Foundation,…
Liverpool City Council Highways Professional Services Framework 2026-30
Competition BriefLiverpool City Council (LCC) is procuring a new Highways Professional Services Framework (PSF) to commence in October 2026, replacing…
UTL Urban Toilets Competition 2026
Competition BriefUTL Urban Toilets 2026 is an open international architecture competition organised by Terraviva Competitions, a Milan-based private platform that…
Taipei Design Award 2026
Competition BriefThe Taipei Design Award 2026 is the 19th edition of an international open design competition organised by the Department…
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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...
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Find out moreVitra Design Museum,
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...
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...
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...
Making Energy Visible
Making Energy Visible is a contemporary art exhibition at the Center for Architecture in NYC...
Center for Architecture,
536 LaGuardia Pl New York, NY 10012
New York, United States
+ Google MapNew York, United States
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Petti Restaurant: Sustainable Container Design
Element Details Architects Wallmakers Area 4720 ft² Year 2026 Photographs Studio IKSHA Manufacturers Jaguar, PERSA GLASS Lead Architects Vinu Daniel,…
Casa Wabi Mushroom Pavilion: Agriculture Meets Art & Community
Element Details Architects OMA Area 200 m² Year 2024 Photographs Rafael Gamo Category Mixed Use Architecture, Pavilion, Community Partner In…
Liten Hytte House Project: Exploring Compact Living in Nature
Item Details Architects Bohlin Cywinski Jackson Area 1000 ft² Year 2024 Photographs Corey Gaffer Manufacturers Abigail Turin, Caesarstone, Cappellini, Concrete…
Cooper House: Multigenerational & Sustainable Living
Item Details Architects Fabrication Studio Area 60 m² Year 2025 Photographs Alex Lesage Manufacturers Santa & Cole, De la Espada,…
Casa Mavra: Redefining Architecture in the Natural Landscape
Item Details Architects TAC Taller Alberto Calleja Area 1,300 m² Year 2023 Photographs Onnis Luque Lead Architects Alberto Calleja Category…
IIT Hyderabad Sports & Cultural Complex
Item Details Architects APL design workshop, IITH Campus Design Team of the University of Tokyo, NIHON SEKKEI Area 30,881 m²…
Off-Grid Mobile Dual Office: Redefining Independent Workspaces
Rethinking Remote WorkspacesRemote work has transformed the way individuals perceive traditional office spaces, prompting a shift toward flexible and portable…
Grand Bohemian: Redefining SUVs for Overland Travel
Converting SUVs into Fully Equipped Camping VehiclesConverting 4×4 SUVs into usable camping vehicles represents a rare technical and engineering challenge,…
Genesis 16′: Maximizing Tiny Spaces with Multi-Functional Design
How Can a Limited Space Transform into a Complete Living Area?At just 16 feet long (approximately 4.9 meters), this tiny…
Artistic Powiśle: An Interior That Breathes Art and Calm
Artistic Powiśle: An Interior That Breathes Art and CalmJust steps from the Vistula Boulevards in Warsaw, Paweł Łęczycki of modeko.studio…
“Olin” Project: Architecture in Harmony with Syros Terrain
Integration of Buildings with the Natural EnvironmentAlong a tranquil coastline on the Greek island of Syros, one can observe how…
Devin Cabin: Small-Space Design and Nature Integration
Understanding Small Living SpacesTwenty square meters may seem extremely limited, it is roughly the size of a large walk-in closet…
This Crumbling Kyoto Home: Heritage Meets Modern Living
Renovation as a Dialogue Between Past and PresentIn Kyoto, preservation regulations turn the process of renovation into a negotiation between…
World Trade Center Biotic Brings Mixed-Use Framework to Brasília Technology District
A new mixed-use complex is under development in Brasília’s Parque Tecnológico district. The World Trade Center Biotic integrates offices, housing,…
THE OBJECT 01: Redefining Furniture in Architectural Space
Rethinking Furniture Presence in SpaceFurniture is often perceived as a functional element that fills a space without conveying a clear…
When Lace Becomes Architecture: NeSpoon at DOMOTEKA
When Lace Becomes ArchitectureSome artists build a visual language so consistent and so precise that it becomes immediately legible across…
HYTTE Project: Redefining Mobile Living and Functional Flexibility
Identity Crisis in Mobile HomesMobile homes have long faced a clear challenge in defining their identity. They are meant to…
Postiljooni Childcare: Integrating Nature into Urban Living
Element Details Architects Verstas Architects Area 1500 m² Year 2025 Photographs Niclas Mäkelä Lead Architects Ilkka Salminen (Principal Designer), Väinö…
Prestige University: Rethinking Campus Roofs
Redefining the Role of Roofs in University DesignIn many traditional university buildings, roofs are often seen purely as mechanical spaces,…
Wood House: Rethinking the Existing Home and Its Spaces
Item Details Architects JAK Architecture Year 2024 Photographs Mike Parlapiano Manufacturers Akari, Angelucci, Angelucci 20th Century, Angus Gardner, Angus White,…
Premium Vista Design: Redefining Practical Living in Tiny Homes
The Rise of the Tiny Home ConceptTiny homes have gained increasing attention in recent years, driven in part by a…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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,…
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…
Rural Housing and Lodging: Private vs. Shared Spaces
Architecture in a Rural and Elevated ContextThe Rural Housing and Lodging complex is located at an altitude of 3,100 meters…
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