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My Front Yard Project: Rethinking Urban Design and User Experience
Understanding Urban Spaces and User ExperienceHave you ever noticed the feeling that a certain neighborhood “naturally understands” human needs? Where every corner seems designed to accommodate daily human experiences, rather…
World’s First Full-Scale Indoor Golf Course Nears Construction
A groundbreaking project is set to redefine sports facilities. The world’s first full-scale indoor golf course will soon begin construction in Oswego, Illinois. This latest news follows a growing demand for year-round…
Zomuzi Transforms Historic Auto Body Shop into Gantri Lighting Showroom in San Francisco
New York studio Zomuzi has completed the Gantri showroom in San Francisco’s SoMa district, housed in a 1930s former auto body shop. The design merges the building’s original architectural character…
Berlin’s Adaptive Reuse Masterpiece Wins Prestigious 2026 DAM Preis
An innovative adaptive reuse architecture project in Berlin has won the 10th DAM Preis. The project transformed a former freight warehouse into a dynamic cultural center. This latest announcement signals a significant shift in…
Rethinking Long-Term Tiny Living: The Sora 20′ Design
Development of the Tiny Home Model in Response to User NeedsThis tiny home model reflects a growing trend in the design of compact residential units, where space is developed based…
The Catalogue Home Project in the Netherlands: Exploring Spatial and Structural Adaptation
The Art of the Catalogue Home in Architectural ContextIn the Netherlands, the concept of the catalogue home emerged as a residential model based on standardizing architectural patterns, similar to how…
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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…
Greenland Is Not Empty: Architecture, Isolation, and the Psychology of Space
Greenland has recently re-entered the global conversation for reasons that have little to do with architecture, urban planning, or even everyday life. Political statements and…
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…
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International Competition for Conceptual Planning and Design of Sanya Dadonghai Urban Renewal 2026
Competition BriefThe Sanya Dadonghai Urban Renewal Competition 2026 is an international design challenge which requires participants to create urban planning…
Community Urban Farm Competition 2026
Competition BriefThe Community Urban Farm Competition 2026 is an international conceptual design challenge which aims to implement urban agriculture systems…
Urban Pocket Park Pavilion Competition 2026
Competition BriefThe Urban Pocket Park Pavilion Competition 2026 invites designers to rethink small urban residual spaces through pavilion architecture. The…
Street Vendor Shelter Competition 2026
Competition BriefThe Street Vendor Shelter Competition 2026 is an international design challenge that invites architects, designers, planners, and students to…
ALA/IIDA Library Interior Design Awards 2026
Competition BriefThe ALA/IIDA Library Interior Design Awards 2026 exists to recognize superior library interior design work which showcases both original…
World Architecture Competitions 2026 – Last Light
Competition BriefWorld Architecture Competitions 2026 – Last Light is a design contest which requires participants to create new lighthouse designs…
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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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European Commission Plans to Regulate Short-Term Rentals to Address Housing Crisis
The European Commission has announced plans to regulate short-term rentals, aiming to address the affordability crisis across EU housing markets…
Germany Supports Over 64,000 Housing Units in 2025 and Plans to Simplify Future Incentive Programs
The German Ministry of Housing reported that the federal government in Berlin provided support last year for the construction and…
Grainger Fully Lets 132-Home London Scheme in Under Four Months
UK-listed residential landlord Grainger has reported total rental growth of 3.1% for the four months to the end of January,…
Lounge Lodge: Dutch Innovation in Compact Holiday Homes
Dutch architecture studio i29, in collaboration with construction company Jatin Chaletbouw, has completed Lounge Lodge, a compact holiday home located…
Affordable Housing Under Scrutiny: Does the Section 106 Model Mask a Deeper Quality Crisis?
Consortium JV North has reignited debate around the quality of affordable housing in the UK, calling for registered providers’ feedback…
Architecture Under Scrutiny: One Hyde Park Dispute Reopens the Question of Construction Quality
A recent ruling by the UK High Court has brought renewed attention to the often-fragile relationship between architectural design and…
When Cities Become Political Tools: Is Urban Regeneration Reshaping Planning in the UK?
For more than a decade, built environment policy in the UK has prioritised new-build housing over the regeneration of existing…
University of Leeds: A Prototype for the Barbican Shows How Brutalist Buildings Can Be Humanised
Architectural writer Alan Radford reflected on the refurbishment plans for the Barbican Centre in London, highlighting that the University of…
Houses of the Month: Architectural Highlights from Mexico, Australia, and Japan
January 2026 saw the presentation of a range of emerging homes, including projects in Mexico, Australia, and Japan, each representing…
DeDraft Renovates the TH Residence in East Sussex
UK-based studio DeDraft has completed the renovation of TH Residence, a modernist home originally built in 1964 in East Sussex,…
Saudi Arabia Launches a New Phase of Real Estate Title Registration
The Saudi General Authority for Real Estate has announced the launch of a new phase of Real Estate Title Registration…
Darius and Gireno Stadium: Redefining the Relationship Between Sports Design and Urban-Historical Context
Design of Historic Sports Facilities: Integration and FunctionThe design of the ancillary facilities for the historic Darius and Gireno Stadium…
Oman’s Real Estate Market Shows Stability Backed by Reforms and Sustained Demand
A recent report by Savills on the Omani real estate market for the final quarter of 2025 indicates a period…
Reducing High-Rise Approval Times: New Plan by Building Safety Regulator
Andy Roe, Chair of the Building Safety Regulator, has announced significant progress in reducing Gateway 2 approval times. Previously, approvals…
Xingwang Theater Project: Redefining the Relationship Between Historical Heritage and Contemporary Experience
Transforming Historical Buildings: Between Preservation and InnovationOld sites often carry rich architectural stories, such as factories or industrial facilities that…
Masseria Caronte Project: Redefining Rural Spaces Between Tradition and Modern Functionality
Restoration of Rural Buildings and Rediscovering Their HistoryThe rural farm restoration project is located in the countryside of Salento, in…
Casa Paseo de la Cantera: Integrating Open Design and Local Craftsmanship
Environmentally and Socially Responsive Architectural DesignCasa Paseo de la Cantera is located in Colima, Mexico, a region known for its…
Korg Phase8: Exploring Physical and Sonic Interaction in Experimental Instruments
A Design That Bridges Art and MachineAt first glance, this device appears to merge artistic and experimental elements, featuring a…
Restoration as Resistance: Preserving Kyiv’s Architecture During War
When Lesia Danylenko unveiled her restored front door—its curved transom nicknamed the “croissant”—the project transcended craftsmanship. In an early 20th-century…
The English House as Architectural Archive: Reading Dan Cruickshank
In The English House: A History in Eight Buildings, Dan Cruickshank reframes history through architectural minutiae—floors, grates, and services—rather than…
Institutional Realignment in UK Housing: SettleParadigm Expands as L&Q Refocuses Geographically
Newly formed housing provider SettleParadigm has completed the acquisition of 3,500 homes from housing association giant L&Q, following a merger…
The Architect as Fiduciary: Why Seniority Demands Financial Mastery
In the nascent stages of any project, the atmosphere is one of creative optimism. The Lead Architect sits at the…
Linogy Station for AA and AAA Batteries: Redefining Home Device Management
The Usual Chaos in Battery ManagementA drawer filled with AA and AAA batteries at various charge levels has become a…
Bollo Lane, West London: Infrastructure-Led, Low-Energy Housing at Urban Scale
Set near Acton Town Tube station, the Bollo Lane development in west London is poised to begin construction in the…
Luxury Resort Project on an Albanian Island Sparks Global Environmental and Architectural Debate
Plans to develop a luxury tourism complex on the uninhabited Sazan Island in southwest Albania have triggered international environmental and…
Narxoz University College of Business Administration: Rethinking the Relationship Between Historic Architecture and Contemporary Education
Reimagining University Buildings: From the Past to a Contemporary Learning ExperienceA university in Central Asia has undergone an intriguing architectural…
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…
Desert X AlUla 2026 Announces Space Without Measure as Central Theme
The upcoming 2026 edition of Desert X AlUla has announced its conceptual direction, drawing inspiration from the profound words of…
Seoul’s Hanwha Galleria Reimagined with Twin Hourglass Towers
New visual concepts have been released for the reimagination of Hanwha Galleria, one of Seoul’s most recognized department stores. The…
Greenland Is Not Empty: Architecture, Isolation, and the Psychology of Space
Greenland has recently re-entered the global conversation for reasons that have little to do with architecture, urban planning, or even…
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