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A House in Nicosia Transformed into an Introverted Concrete Sculpture: The Philosophy of the Box within a Box
On the outskirts of Nicosia in Cyprus, stands a unique residential building. It sits on the edge of a sparse forest. An architectural vision challenged the conventional open residential concept…
Cabana 18 in Vaughan: A Backyard Sanctuary Redefining the Relationship with the Land
Immersed in Topography: A Story of Harmony with the EarthThe Backyard Sanctuary transformed a simple desire for a gathering place into an integrated architectural space that redefines the home’s relationship…
The Thicket Project: Rethinking the Relationship Between Sustainability and the Living Environment
The Thicket Project: An Innovative Model for Sustainable LivingIn the heart of the Priors Hall area, Corby, the The Thicket project by Rewild Homes emerges as a distinct model for…
Construction of the First Park in Illinois Since 1946 Revitalizes the Area
Therapeutic Design Breaks the Institutional Monotony of the Illinois Medical DistrictFor decades, large buildings dominated the Illinois Medical District . The architecturalcharacter felt cold and disconnected from the city. This…
Philadelphia Embraces an Architectural Vision: The Fishtown Urby Masterpiece
Silent Fusion with the Industrial ContextThis innovative residential structure stands in the heart of the bustling Fishtown neighborhood. The building undertakes the mission of redefining Urban Housing in Philadelphia. The…
🇬🇧 The Old Sty: Transforming a Piggery into a Contemporary Holiday Home in Somerset
The The Old Sty project represents the first completed phase of a long-term masterplan for a Grade II listed estate in Somerset, UK. This transformation is a successful example of…
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The Halo Effect: How Media Narratives Shape Taste, Emotion, and Architecture
There are moments when the world reveals its psychological wiring in the smallest, most ordinary scenes. I was sitting in a lounge recently, watching a…
When Architecture Returns to Its Origins: The Quiet Comeback of the Pivot Door
There are moments in architectural history when innovation does not move forward, but rather folds back onto its earliest memory. A detail long forgotten resurfaces,…
A War for Parking: When Cities Run Out of Space
There are moments in urban life that reveal more about a city than any masterplan, zoning document, or public consultation report. One of those moments…
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The Architect’s Stair #3
Competition BriefPurposeWith The Architect’s Stair #3 the designers and architects are invited to investigate the essence of staircase as a…
OVERTIME 26
Competition BriefPurposeOVERTIME 26 calls for innovative works from all sorts of artists (such as sketches, paintings, drawings, photography, jewelry, sculpture,…
AR Public awards 2026
Competition BriefPurposeThe AR Public Awards 2026 are aimed at commendable architecture that connects with the general public. The competition pushes…
A Bauhaus Bathroom: Design Competition For a Public Restroom at Gropius House
Competition BriefThe design competition has a permanent public restroom at the Gropius House (Lincoln, Massachusetts) as its object. The main…
2026 Course Development Prize
Competition BriefThe Association of Collegiate Schools of Architecture (ACSA) has partnered with the Temple Hoyne Buell Center for the Study…
Okbaby Foldable Baby Bathtub Design Competition
The Okbaby Foldable Baby Bathtub Design Competition is an international event that is sponsored by Desall together with Okbaby, a…
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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 MapNew Hudson Valley Houses
The 'New Hudson Valley Houses' exhibition is about to open on September 7, 2025, and will last until December 19, 2025, at the ‘T’ Space Archive Gallery in Rhinebeck, New...
Archive Gallery,
60 Round Lake Road, Rhinebeck, NY 12572
New York, United States
+ Google MapNew York, United States
The 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....
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Ralph C. Wilson Jr. Centennial Park: Redefining the City-River Relationship Through a Multi-Functional Design
Ralph C. Wilson Jr. Centennial Park: Transforming the City and the RiverRalph C. Wilson Jr. Centennial Park spans 22 acres…
Grande Armée – l1ve: Redefining the Workplace Through Flexibility and Sustainability
Architectural Restructuring with a Contemporary VisionThis restructuring project represents a strong architectural approach aimed at revitalizing the former modernist headquarters…
Tammela Hybrid Stadium : Convergence of Sport and Urban Fabric
Tammela Hybrid Stadium is situated in the Tammela district of Tampere, Finland, forming part of a comprehensive urban project that…
Housing Prices Along Dwarka Expressway Jump 3.5 Times in Five Years
Residential property prices along the Dwarka Expressway corridor in Gurugram have surged by more than 3.5 times over the past…
besley & spresser transform asbestos into carbon-negative materials for lisbon triennale
Besley & Spresser Reconsider Asbestos and Its Lasting ImpactAt the Lisbon Triennale 2025, Besley & Spresser introduce a material provocation…
Terrace Mirage House “seamlessly blends indoor and outdoor areas”
Mirrored surfaces create the illusion of additional space inside this renovated terraced house in Sydney, Australia, which local studio Alcami…
The Culture Shift: Redefining the Relationship Between Civic, Cultural, and Social Functions
The Culture Shift Project: Redefining Civic CentersProject Location and Urban SignificanceThe Culture Shift project is located in Dongguan, China, a…
Vagabond Haven Tiny House: Redefining Space Utilization and Sustainable Systems
Small House Design and Its CapabilitiesVagabond Haven has unveiled a tiny house model that highlights how thoughtful design can maximize…
Where Has Real Estate Gone? Architecture at the Edge of a Vanishing Market
It was a quiet conversation, the kind that should not have carried any significance beyond a routine design review, but…
The Architecture of Social Classes: How Urban Planning Is Quietly Shaped by Economic Layers
There is a dangerous misunderstanding in contemporary architectural discourse: that discussing social classes in planning is inherently discriminatory, or that…
Tangram House by Tetro Architecture
Located in Lagoa Santa, in the metropolitan region of Belo Horizonte, Tangram House occupies a gently sloping site on the…
Soudah Development Commissions Major Power Infrastructure for Mountain Resort Destination
The SAR 1.3 billion agreement aims to establish a comprehensive electrical grid to support the vertical development of Saudi Arabia’s…
Resurgence and Realistic Progress in the JEC Tower Project During Its Rising Construction Phase
Significant Progress in the JEC Tower ProjectOne of the world’s most ambitious skyscraper projects is showing new momentum after a…
The Disappearance of the Kitchen: How Food Delivery Is Rewriting Domestic Architecture
In August of last year, I came across a research project titled Last Meal, a speculative investigation into how the…
Apartment in the Heart of Tbilisi: A Private Residence Exploring the Relationship Between Owner Personality and Interior Design
A Design that Reflects the Owner’s PersonalityThis private residence exemplifies how interior architecture can transcend mere furniture arrangement or color…
Rua de Adolfo Casais Monteiro Project: Rethinking Residential Unit Distribution and Courtyard Interaction
Location and SizeThe intervention area is situated on a plot of approximately 1,060 square meters, featuring a strategic location overlooking…
The Halo Effect: How Media Narratives Shape Taste, Emotion, and Architecture
There are moments when the world reveals its psychological wiring in the smallest, most ordinary scenes. I was sitting in…
Amongst the Eucalypts Project: Exploring the Balance Between Nature and Protection in Forests
Living Among the Eucalypt CanopiesPerched high among the eucalypt canopies in New South Wales, a holiday home emerges like an…
The Gray Race House: Redefining Urban Renewal Between Heritage and Sustainability
A Sustainable Approach to Urban RenewalThis project exemplifies an alternative approach to urban renewal, distinct from the common traditional practice…
Reimagining the iMac G3: Merging Classic Design with Modern Components
Apple iMac G3 Memories: A 90s Design IconDo you remember the Apple iMac G3? Those colorful, candy-like translucent machines that…
PikaBoost 2 Lite: Redefining Electric Assistance for Urban Cycling
PikaBoost Product Line: Innovation in Electric Cycling AssistanceThe standout feature of LIVALL’s PikaBoost product line is that it doesn’t resemble…
Flipcare System for Pressure Ulcer Management: An Analytical Approach to Supporting Bedridden Patients
Pressure Ulcers: A Threat to Bedridden PatientsFor elderly individuals or patients who spend extended periods in bed due to surgery,…
Nuri Villa: A Multi-Level Architectural Design Harmonizing with the Surrounding Nature
Blending Indoor and Outdoor SpacesNuri Villa relies on green terraces and a suspended pool as key elements to create a…
When Architecture Returns to Its Origins: The Quiet Comeback of the Pivot Door
There are moments in architectural history when innovation does not move forward, but rather folds back onto its earliest memory…
Cafe Tondo in Los Angeles as a revived community cafe blending design heritage and hospitality
Café Tondo made its debut as an all-day café-bar in Los Angeles’ Chinatown, providing morning coffee, evening small plates, and…
Meadow Lane in Tribeca Introduces a New Model of Urban Luxury Grocery Experience
Meadow Lane has opened in Tribeca, New York, offering an innovative luxury grocery model. The retailer combines high-quality products, food…
The Maratha House Project: Rethinking the Relationship Between Traditional Heritage and Contemporary Life
The Dream and the Beginnings of the ProjectThe idea of the new house emerged from the desire of two heirs…
Rulers Who Built Architecture and Planning
It struck me yesterday, as I finished writing the long reflection on Ludwig II and his impossible castle, that some…
A War for Parking: When Cities Run Out of Space
There are moments in urban life that reveal more about a city than any masterplan, zoning document, or public consultation…
SAFE Credit Union Performing Arts Center Reimagines Its Engagement with the City and Community
History of the Center and the Need for RenovationThe SAFE Credit Union Performing Arts Center opened in 1976, representing at…
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