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Glass Blocks: From Historical Innovation to Contemporary Architectural Solutions
Back to Glass: A Historical Overview of “Brique de Verre”Glass blocks, also known as “Brique de Verre,” are architectural innovations that date back to the 19th century. Their patent was…
Jeddah Tower Continues its Rise, Reaching the 66th Floor
In a new step toward achieving an unprecedented architectural dream, construction work on the Jeddah Tower continues to make remarkable progress.Concrete pouring has reached the 66th floor, with two new…
Jane Fonda’s former Beverly Hills home is on the market for $11 million
A piece of cinematic history in real estateInternational star Jane Fonda’s former Beverly Hills home has hit the luxury real estate market for $11 million, offering a rare opportunity to…
Modern Café Design in Athens: Blending Tradition with Contemporary Elegance
Modern Café Design in Athens: Between Tradition and ModernityThe Modern Café is located in the heart of the Pagrati district in central Athens. It is a perfect example of Modern…
Royal Opera House in Diriyah: A Saudi-Qatari consortium wins construction contract for 4 billion riyals
Royal Opera House: A massive cultural project worth 4 billion riyalsThe Diriyah Development Company announced the award of a contract to a consortium comprising Saudi Arabia’s Al-Seef Company and Qatar’s…
Competitions
Filling the Gap
OverviewThe international student competition “Filling the Gap” invites architecture students worldwide to address pressing social, environmental, and justice-related challenges through design. The competition calls for the creation of community-based facilities…
Deep Underground Challenge 2025
OverviewThe Deep Underground Challenge 2025 is an open invitation to creative thinkers worldwide to explore a new paradigm in underground construction. The “Deep Underground” concept seeks to transform how we…
NLA Awards 2025
OverviewSupported by the Mayor of London, the NLA Awards 2025 celebrate the people, places, and projects shaping a better future for the capital. Aligned with the New London Agenda, the…
CITY’SCAPE AWARD 2025
OverviewThe CITY’SCAPE AWARD 2025 is an international design competition organized within the framework of the International Symposium CITY’SCAPE: Landscape Project for Life and Climate. Promoted by the National Council of…
World Architecture Festival 2025
OverviewThe World Architecture Festival 2025 (WAF) is a three-day global celebration of architectural excellence, offering a unique live-judged awards program, keynote speeches from industry leaders, and unparalleled networking opportunities. For…
Events
Islamic Arts Biennale 2025
An Immersive Exploration of Islamic Art and Culture The Islamic Arts Biennale 2025 offers a comprehensive platform for new dialogues on Islamic arts, providing an unparalleled space for learning, research,...
Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
Venice Architecture Biennale 2025
The Venice Architecture Biennale is a renowned global exhibition showcasing architectural innovations and ideas from nations worldwide. Held every two years in Venice, Italy, the event serves as a platform...
Superdesign Show
Celebrating 25 Years of Innovation and Creativity The Superdesign Show 2025 marks a significant milestone—the 25th anniversary of Superstudio Più on Via Tortona, the iconic venue that sparked the Fuorisalone...
Milan, Italy
Isola Design Festival 2025
Isola Design is the world's first digital and physical platform connecting independent designers and studios with industry professionals, brands, curators, journalists, and clients. Its dedicated curatorial team selects projects with...
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Innovative Kitchen Appliances: A Smart Solution for Cooking in Small Spaces
Cooking in a Small Kitchen: Challenges and SolutionsThe Dream of the Perfect KitchenFor many, a spacious and organized kitchen is one of the ultimate home cooking dreams. A kitchen that provides enough space to prepare a variety of dishes with…
Motototem: When Industrial Design Becomes Sculptural Art
Design as an Artistic Expression: A Study of the Motototem ProjectAt the 2025 Milan Design Week, a unique project emerged that redefined the relationship between industrial design and contemporary art. This was achieved through an unconventional modification of a classic…
Glass Blocks: From Historical Innovation to Contemporary Architectural Solutions
Back to Glass: A Historical Overview of “Brique de Verre”Glass blocks, also known as “Brique de Verre,” are architectural innovations that date back to the 19th century. Their patent was registered for the first time in 1886. They became widely…
8 Standout Designs from Milan Design Week 2025
Milan Design Week 2025 (April 7–13) once again proved why it’s the world’s premier design showcase, with brands debuting everything from modular lighting to home-office hybrids. Here are eight highlights that blended form, function, and forward-thinking craftsmanship. 1. Kettal’s Recycled Aluminium…
Al Arabiya Puts Final Touches on Riyadh Headquarters
The Saudi capital, Riyadh, is currently witnessing intensive preparations for the completion of Al Arabiya’s new headquarters in the upscale Diplomatic Quarter. This will soon see the relocation of all of the channel’s media operations from Dubai to Riyadh.This move…
“A Surreal Forest of Steel: 100architects’ Wired Scape Transforms Guangzhou into a Playful Dreamscape”
Where Nature Meets Geometry:-In Guangzhou’s bustling residential district, 100architects has conjured a public playscape that feels like a page from a surreal storybook. *Wired Scape* reimagines the organic beauty of forests and rivers through bold, abstract geometries—think spiraling steel “trees,” suspended…
Red Lobster – Reviving a Historic Nanjing Site with a Sinuous Red Staircase
IntroductionThe project, which is named Red Lobster, is located in an area with a long history, shown through stone streets and tiled roofs. The design aims to use the old building in a way that keeps its identity while meeting…
Maison Heler Hotel in Metz: A 19th-Century House on Top of a Modern Building
IntroductionIn the city of Metz, France, designer Philippe Starck built a very unusual hotel. He placed a traditional 19th-century house on top of a modern nine-story building. The hotel is called Maison Heler, and it is located in the Amphitheatre…
The Ombelle Project: Redefining Urban Living in Fort Lauderdale
1. Project OverviewThe Ombelle Project includes a 43-story tower featuring 775 residential units that range from studios to three-bedroom apartments. Its location in the heart of Flagler Village provides a close connection to the area’s commercial and cultural facilities, making…
Green Spaces Within Buildings: The Terrarium Cheong-Dam Model in Seoul
IntroductionThe “Terrarium Cheong-Dam” project in Seoul presents a new architectural approach aimed at integrating green spaces with the urban fabric. The design is part of an initiative that encourages the private sector to include public spaces in their projects. In…
Modern Café Design in Athens: Blending Tradition with Contemporary Elegance
Modern Café Design in Athens: Between Tradition and ModernityThe Modern Café is located in the heart of the Pagrati district in central Athens. It is a perfect example of Modern Café Design in Athens, housed inside a building dating back…
The Legacy of Anni Albers: Her Impact on Modern Design and Artistic Experience at the Pirelli Tower
The Legacy of Anni Albers and Its Impact on Modern DesignAnni Albers, one of the foremost textile artists of the twentieth century, left a profound mark on the field of modernism and design. Her contribution extended beyond traditional craftsmanship techniques….
Artificial Intelligence: A Tool to Enhance Our Daily Lives
AI: A Tool to Enhance Our Daily LivesJoanna Matychewska, the author, once said:“I want AI to wash my clothes and clean the dishes, so I can focus on drawing and writing, not have it do the drawing and writing for…
ET-302 MEMORIAL PARK: A LANDSCAPE OF LOSS, MEMORY, AND RESILIENCE
In the quiet expanse of Ethiopian farmland, the ET-302 Memorial Park stands as a profound testament to the 157 lives lost aboard Ethiopian Airlines Flight 302 on March 10, 2019. More than a traditional monument, this space is an architectural meditation on absence, guiding…
“Moments of silence: 6:AM glass illuminates the depths of the Coetzee pool”
For Milan Design Week, local studio 6:AM has turned the derelict basement of the 1930s Piscina Cozzi into a haunting exhibition titled *Two Fold Silence*, where Murano glass objects glow among rows of unfinished shower stalls. The installation—41 pieces ranging from delicate…
Tatiana Trouvé’s “The Great Atlas of Disorientation” at Palazzo Grassi: A Journey Through Dreams, Rage, and Memory
Venice’s Palazzo Grassi has transformed into a labyrinth of introspection with Tatiana Trouvé’s major solo exhibition, *The Great Atlas of Disorientation*. The French-Italian artist’s sculptures and drawings sprawl across 30 rooms, weaving themes of navigation, constellations, and personal reckoning into immersive installations. From bronze-cast urban…
Main Works Contract Awarded for Baccarat Hotel and Residences Dubai
IntroductionShamal has announced the awarding of the Main Works Contract for the Baccarat Hotel and Residences Dubai to Arabian Construction Co. (ACC). The project is a new mixed-use development combining residential units and a hotel, located in the heart of…