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Drammen River Park: Rail Yard Redevelopment in Norway
Drammen River Park converts a disused rail yard north of Drammen Station into public space that reconnects the city with the Drammenselva River.The project won an international design competition and…
Architecture & Design Film Festival Returns to Mumbai in January 2026
The Architecture & Design Film Festival opens its second Mumbai edition on January 9, 2026.The program runs through January 11.It features films that treat architecture as social practice, not just…
Rome Environmental HQ: Italy’s First Energy Positive Gov Building
Rome Environmental HQ is Italy’s new government building for environmental and energy security policy.It stands in Rome’s EUR district.The project uses cross laminated larch timber (X-LAM) across 30,000 square meters.It…
White House One-Story Addition Under Federal Review
White House one-story addition is under federal review.It would balance a new 22,000 square foot (2,043 m²) ballroom on the East Wing.The ballroom sits lower to match the central pavilion’s…
2026 European Architecture Competition Shortlist Revealed
The 2026 European architecture competition has shortlisted 40 projects from 18 countries.Organizers selected them from 410 nominations for the EU Prize for Contemporary Architecture Mies van der Rohe Award.The list…
The Mangyeong Church Memorial Project: Redefining the Relationship Between Memory and Architecture
A Place for Memory and ReconciliationIn the quiet village of Mangyeong, located three hours south of Seoul, a memorial space has been created that carries deep meanings beyond those of…
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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…
For Sale: God’s House as a Real Estate Asset
When the cross comes down, a building does not simply become a shell. It becomes a question mark on the future of our cities.The final…
Five Words Every Architect Must Know Before Speaking to a Real Estate Developer
Fifteen years ago, during one of my early years in practice, I was sitting in a meeting room with a real estate developer who had…
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A Place to Belong 2026 Competition
Competition BriefThe London Festival of Architecture 2026 has set in motion a new drawing contest called “A Place to Belong:…
International Luxury Awards 2026 Competition
Competition BriefThe International Luxury Awards 2026 (or simply the iLuxury Awards) is an awards event that gives its recognition worldwide…
Kingspan MICROHOME 2026 Competition
Competition BriefThe Kingspan MICROHOME 2026 contest tempts architects and designers to view one’s essentials in terms of architectural design by…
London Design Awards 2026 Competition
Competition BriefThe London Design Awards 2026 is a competition open to the whole world that recognizes brilliant creative work all…
AZ Awards 2026
Competition BriefThe AZ Awards 2026, which are run by AZURE Magazine, is a global design competition that recognizes and praises…
KCMA Design Awards 2026 Competition
Competition BriefThe KCMA Design Awards 2026 is a prestigious competition for professionals to showcase their architectural and interior design skills…
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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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Pocket Taco and FlipPad Controllers: Analyzing Horizontal and Vertical Gameplay and the Impact of Design
Horizontal Gameplay ExperienceMost mobile game controllers assume that players prefer horizontal gameplay, holding the phone with a wide grip similar…
Slim EX Series Explores the Impact of Multi-Device and Multi-OS Use on the Office Work Environment
The Impact of Multiple Modern Devices on ProductivityIn the current era, users no longer rely on a single device. Individuals…
Brussels Home Project Redefining Spatial Layout, Lighting, and Energy Efficiency
Transforming a Traditional Home into a Contemporary SpaceThe renovation of this detached house in Brussels exemplifies how traditional residences can…
Rörum House: Reinterpreting the Relationship Between Architectural Heritage and Multi-Generational Living
Context and LocationRörum House is situated in a former apple orchard in southern Sweden, surrounded by traditional agricultural buildings that…
Urban Sparkle: An Architectural Exploration of Light, Geometry, and Spatial Flow
Urban Sparkle: An Architectural Design Integrating Light and GeometryAccording to the architects’ description, the Urban Sparkle project transforms a restaurant…
JBL 2026 Headphone Series Explores Open-Ear Technology and Listening Experience
Rising Popularity of Open-Ear HeadphonesOpen-ear headphones are leading the trend in modern audio, thanks to their ability to provide a…
DOM LAS: Rethinking the Relationship Between Architecture, Nature, and Local Heritage
DOM LAS: An Architecture Rooted in NatureProject OriginsDOM LAS, or “Forest House” in Polish, is an architectural project born from…
Casa Ohana: Architectural Design Integrating Independent Volumes with the Natural Environment and Local Climate
Project Context and SiteCasa Ohana is situated in a secluded area within the tropical forest of Puerto Escondido, where the…
Constructive Deconstruction Reuses Manhattan Waterfront Piers
Constructive deconstruction transforms Manhattan’s obsolete waterfront piers by reusing existing concrete piles, slabs, and retaining walls.Reuse as Infrastructure StrategyThe model…
Sava River Cabin: Architectural Design Integrating Riverscape and Compact Functionality
A Holiday Home Dream by the RiverImagine having a place to escape the pressures of daily life, where you can…
Grid Arthub: Adaptive Reuse of a Historic Industrial Building to Create Flexible Workspaces
A Glimpse of Grid ArthubGrid Arthub is located in Hall 31B, within a late 19th-century industrial building in the Gdańsk…
Gorakhpur Farmhouse: An Architectural Design Exploring the Interaction Between Nature and Craftsmanship
Gorakhpur Farmhouse: A Dialogue Between Architecture and NatureThe Gorakhpur Farmhouse demonstrates how architecture can serve as a natural extension of…
Henville Street House in Perth Draws on Fremantle Port’s Industrial Character
Local studio Philip Stejskal Architecture has completed Henville Street House, a family home in Perth, Australia, drawing inspiration from the…
Saudi Arabia Launches Second Phase of Building Compliance Certificate Initiative
The Ministry of Municipalities and Housing in Saudi Arabia has launched the second phase of the Building Compliance Certificate initiative,…
Architectural Security Reshapes Makkah’s Unplanned Neighborhoods Near Grand Mosque
Architectural security guides the systematic clearance of informal settlements near the Grand Mosque in Makkah.Recent aerial images show large cleared…
Muide Neighborhood House Project: Redefining the Relationship Between Built Form and Green Space
Urban Background of the SiteThe site is characterized by tall grasses, two shrubs, and a single oak tree, forming a…
North of Brooklyn Eighth Branch in Toronto: A Design That Integrates Functionality and Social Spaces
Design of the Eighth Branch of North of Brooklyn in TorontoThe eighth branch of the North of Brooklyn chain is…
Boulder-Shaped Bamboo Canopies Define Eco-Farm Architecture in China
Architecture studio Various Associates has completed LuxeIsland Farm, an eco-farm in China characterised by boulder-shaped canopies made from woven bamboo,…
Stepped Arches Shape the Identity of Woolwich Market Pavilion in London
Studio Weave has completed Woolwich Market Pavilion, a brick-built pavilion housing a café, public toilets, and market facilities, defined by…
Architectural Sustainability: Kistefos Zero Emission Museum Expansion
Architectural sustainability defines Kistefos Museum’s new building in Norway. It will open in 2031 and permanently house founder Christen Sveaas’s…
Architectural Security at $9: NYC Congestion Pricing Policy
Architectural Security begins with access control.New York City now charges drivers $9 to enter Manhattan’s central business district during peak…
C.S.C Residence Project: Rethinking Spatial Layout and Connection with Indoor and Outdoor Environments
C.S.C Residence Project: Contemporary Architectural RenovationThe C.S.C Residence project is located in Taipei and serves as an example of how…
Dubai Real Estate Starts 2026 Strong: AED 1.19B Transactions
Real estate transactions in Dubai recorded the first deals of 2026 yesterday, totaling approximately AED 1.19 billion across 293 transactions,…
Saudi Extends Residential Lease Non-Renewal Notic: Urban and Regulatory Dimensions
The General Real Estate Authority of Saudi Arabia has issued a regulatory decision extending the notice period required for landlords…
U.S. Condominium Market Faces Weakest Phase in Over a Decade
The U.S. condominium market is experiencing one of its weakest periods in more than ten years, amid rising monthly fees…
Global Architectural Projects to Watch in 2026
The year 2025 witnessed the passing of architectural icons such as Frank Gehry, Robert A.M. Stern, and Ricardo Scofidio, the…
Bio Based Concrete Absorbs CO₂, Cures in Hours at WPI
WORCESTER, USA – Bio based concrete alternatives that absorb CO₂ during curing have emerged from research at Worcester Polytechnic Institute…
Caterpillar-Inspired Food Street: Exploring the Integration of Sustainability and Interactive Design
Sustainable Lifestyle and Its ImportanceAdopting a sustainable lifestyle has become a necessity today, whether in architectural design or in our…
UK House Prices Decline at the End of 2025 Amid Weak Annual Growth
The UK housing market ended 2025 with an unexpected drop in house prices in December, while the annual performance recorded…
The Heloíza and Leonardo House Project: Rethinking the Balance Between Heritage and Contemporary Expansion
Choosing the Location and Life Between City and CountrysideThe architects provided the following description: Heloíza and Leonardo, who share strong…
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