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Shanghai Grand Opera House Approaches 2026 Opening Along Huangpu River
Completion Nears for Major Riverside Cultural VenueThe Shanghai Grand Opera House reaches its final construction phase on the Huangpu River waterfront. Opening is scheduled for late 2026. New images reveal…
Spiral Library Design Wins Competition in Rzeszów, Poland
Award-Winning Proposal Features Timber Structure and Green TerracesA spiral library design has won first prize in an international competition for a new public library in Rzeszów, southeastern Poland. The winning…
Art Shanty Projects: Redefining Interaction Between Art and Winter Communities
Turning Winter into a Space for CreativityIn many cold cities, people tend to retreat indoors during the harsh winter months. However, some communities have chosen to face the cold in…
Tampa Bay Rays Stadium Project Advances with $2.3 Billion Mixed-Use Development Plan
Major League Baseball Facility Proposed for Hillsborough College CampusThe Tampa Bay Rays are moving forward with plans for a new ballpark in Tampa, Florida. The proposed stadium would anchor a…
Bradford City Village: Approval Granted for 1,000-Home Urban Regeneration Project
Bradford City Village has secured approval for its first phase in the heart of Bradford, England. This major urban planning initiative will deliver approximately 1,000 homes across multiple sites. The project targets…
Šestajovice House Project: Studying the Impact of Light and Site on Contemporary Spatial Organization
Contemporary Villa Design: Light and Site as Fundamental DriversThe design demonstrates how natural light and site conditions can significantly shape the living experience. Soft southern light contributes to creating calm…
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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…
The Canal Grid and the Parametric Void: An Amsterdam Architectural Review
Amsterdam is a city that exists in a state of permanent architectural negotiation. It is a hydraulic miracle, a landscape carved out of the North…
The Cost of Humanization: When Urban Order Meets Economic Friction
Along a two-kilometer stretch of the neighborhood where I reside, a series of paving works recently commenced. In those early days, the scene felt almost…
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Architecture MasterPrize 2026
Competition BriefThe Architecture MasterPrize 2026 (AMP) is an international award which honors exceptional achievements in architecture, interior design, landscape architecture,…
Urban Toilets Competition 2026
Competition BriefThe Urban Toilets Competition 2026 challenges architects, designers, and creatives to rethink public restrooms as vital elements of urban…
Jeff Harnar Awards 2026
Competition BriefThe University of New Mexico School of Architecture + Planning along with the Thornburg Foundation present the Jeff Harnar…
AIA Houston Design Awards 2026
Competition BriefThe AIA Houston Design Awards 2026 presents a regional professional awards program which assesses architectural quality and technical resolution…
ASA Experimental Design Competition 2026
Competition BriefIntent The Association of Siamese Architects under Royal Patronage presents the ASA Experimental Design Competition 2026 as a design…
Model Young Package Competition 2026
Competition BriefIntentThe Model Young Package Competition 2026 operates as a worldwide packaging design contest which targets emerging designers and students…
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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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The Great Re-Pricing: An Architectural Manifesto on the End of Scarcity
The current discourse surrounding the arrival of Artificial Intelligence in our cities is trapped in a predictable cycle of alarmism…
The Portable Accessories Project: Redefining the Work-On-the-Go Experience with Devices
Challenges of Working on the GoWorking on the go requires accepting a certain level of minor inconveniences that cannot be…
Turntable Design: Exploring the Relationship Between Form, Function, and Visual Experience
Thinking of the Turntable as an Art PieceMany people begin to view their turntables not just as listening devices, but…
Digital Reading on Tablets: An Analysis of Modern E-Ink Advantages
Challenges of Focused Reading on TabletsWhen attempting to read attentively on a tablet, the reader faces more than just the…
Fuselage-Inspired Luxury Retail Lands at London’s Heathrow Terminal 2
A striking retail installation has transformed the passenger experience at London’s Heathrow Terminal 2. The structure merges boutique shopping with…
The Modesty Trap: Why Amsterdam’s Museums Fail the Courage of Their Art
Amsterdam does not suffer from a lack of artistic greatness. On the contrary, it carries within its cultural memory some…
Ashiya Optical Store Project: Redefining the Relationship Between Architecture and Interior Design
Merging Function with Visual ExperienceThe interior design of modern eyewear stores reflects a growing focus on the visitor experience, going…
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…
The Canal Grid and the Parametric Void: An Amsterdam Architectural Review
Amsterdam is a city that exists in a state of permanent architectural negotiation. It is a hydraulic miracle, a landscape…
Leverets Manor Project: Redefining the Balance Between Heritage and Contemporary Functionality
Challenges and Opportunities in Redesigning Historic HomesHistoric homes from the late 19th and early 20th centuries are often grand and…
Riyadh Urgent Housing Project: A Landmark Complex With 1,152 Apartments and 24 Towers
The Birth of a Major Housing InitiativeThe Riyadh Urgent Housing Project emerged in the late 1970s as a direct response…
Pocket Super Knob 5000: Exploring the Impact of Innovative Controls on the Gaming Experience
Innovations in Handheld Gaming DevicesHandheld gaming devices and their controllers have witnessed a wave of innovations in recent years, exploring…
White House Ballroom Renderings Reveal Massive East Wing Transformation
Administration Unveils Plans for 90,000-Square-Foot Event SpaceNew renderings have surfaced showing detailed plans for a controversial White House ballroom addition…
Scaled-Down Eden Project Morecambe Gets Green Light for 2028 Opening
A revised coastal attraction in Lancashire has received planning approval, marking a significant milestone for the seaside regeneration effort. The…
The Small Home Project: Exploring Smart Storage and Multifunctional Design Strategies
The Importance of Smart Storage in Small HomesIn environments where space is limited, smart storage becomes an essential element rather…
The Hangzhou Empathy Museum Project: Redefining the Relationship Between Light and Interior Space
Transforming Architectural Remnants into an Inspiring SpaceSometimes, architectural creativity emerges from designers’ refusal to settle for what previous structures have…
VFORM – The House in Maslovo Park
The House in Maslovo Park is located within the grounds of an intimate cottage settlement designed by VFORM studio. It…
Administrative Building Rehabilitation Project: Rethinking Spatial Layout, Color, and Sustainability
Reimagining Old Buildings: From Chaos to OrderMany old buildings face a fundamental challenge: adapting to contemporary needs while preserving their…
The Sustainable Farm Project in Northern Italy: Redefining Construction and Autonomous Technologies
3D Printing and Redefining ConstructionImagine a set of robotic arms working in perfect harmony, drawing intricate circular patterns as if…
The Adelaide Country House Project: Rethinking the Relationship Between Old and New in Interior Design
First Impressions from the ExteriorThe countryside house in Adelaide presents a calm and familiar appearance from the street, blending naturally…
Mother-of-Pearl Experience Museum in Germany: Bridging Past and Present
German studio Schulz und Schulz designed an irregular concrete volume that connects a cluster of historic half-timbered buildings to form…
Government Energy Efficiency Failures Pose New Design Questions for Architects
The UK’s home energy efficiency sector has faced intense scrutiny following the failures of the Energy Company Obligation (ECO), a…
Escalating Office Distress in Chicago Highlights Structural Vulnerabilities in Commercial Real Estate
Chicago’s office market is facing another chapter of financial strain, as servicing reports reveal an alleged $167 million default tied…
Reused Materials Become an Architectural Language in Mexico City
During Mexico City Art Week, fifteen international architecture studios presented the exhibition Reuse: Architectures of Almost Nothing at Artspace Laguna,…
Redesigning iPad Accessories for a Multi-Functional and Productive User Experience
Transforming Tablets into Multi-Functional ToolsIn recent years, tablets have become more than just touchscreens; they have evolved to perform the…
Reworking Industrial Heritage: Turner Works Transforms a Textile Site into a Creative Hub in London
Architecture studio Turner Works has completed the extension and transformation of a former textile manufacturing site in London’s Harringay Warehouse…
Halifax HPI Reveals Regional Divergence Across the UK Housing Market
Average UK house prices have surpassed £300,000 for the first time, according to the latest Halifax House Price Index (HPI),…
Casa Tres Pochotes: A Coastal Home in Costa Rica Designed Around Trees, Not Over Them
In Playa Hermosa, Costa Rica, FAMM Arquitectura has completed a private residence that takes its cues directly from the site’s…
Lanza Atelier Presents Experimental Furniture Collection During Mexico City Art Week
Mexican studio Lanza Atelier, this year’s Serpentine Pavilion designer, has unveiled a solo exhibition titled Azul y Verde at AGO…
Bishoftu International Airport: Redefining Aviation Infrastructure and Urban Planning
A Major Airport Project as a Case Study in African InfrastructureEthiopia has entered a transformative phase in its aviation sector…
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