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Rouse Hill Hospital: Western Sydney’s First Major Adult Hospital in 40 Years
Western Sydney, 2025 – Plans are underway for Rouse Hill Hospital, a 300-bed healthcare facility. It will mark the first major adult hospital project in Western Sydney in over four…
Foundation Works Begin on Al Nasser Tower in Riyadh’s Al Sahafa District
Construction has officially started on the foundation works of Al Nasser Tower, located along Olaya Road in Al Sahafa, north of Riyadh. The project is set to add a new…
Final Preparations for the Opening of Hawana Salalah Hospitality Training Center
Hawana Salalah is nearing the launch of its new Hospitality Training Center in Dhofar, with final preparations underway ahead of its opening in the coming weeks. The initiative is led…
Dubai Investments Park: An Integrated Urban Model Shaping Dubai’s Development Map
Over the past decades, Dubai has witnessed a series of landmark projects that have reshaped its urban identity. Among these, Dubai Investments Park (DIP) stands out as a unique experiment…
Al Orouba Tower set to redefine Olaya Road in Riyadh
Riyadh – The proposed Al Orouba Tower is poised to become one of the capital’s most distinctive landmarks. The newly revealed design outlines a skyscraper rising nearly 50 floors on…
Construction begins on Bay Villas residential community at Dubai Islands
Dubai, August 18, 2025 – Developers will build a new waterfront neighbourhood, Bay Villas, at Dubai Islands after securing a construction contract valued at $708 million (AED 2.6 billion)The development…
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The Sicily Bridge: An Engineering Marvel Connecting the Island to the Mainland After Decades of Waiting
After Decades of Attempts: The Italian Dream Becomes RealityAfter many years of planning and postponements, Italy’s ambitious dream of connecting Sicily to the mainland seems…
Shanghai Between Future Floods and Air Pollution: Green Architecture as the First Line of Defense
Shanghai: A City on the Frontline of Climate ChangeLocated at the mouth of the Yangtze River, Shanghai is one of the world’s most dynamic and…
The Honeycomb House in Munich: A Revolution in Sustainable and Smart Communal Living Design
Innovative Architectural Design Redefining Communal Living in MunichThis unique building is located in Munich, Germany, and was designed by the German architectural firm Peter Haimerl…
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KOKUYO DESIGN AWARD 2026
The KOKUYO Design Award 2026 is one of the most anticipated international competitions in product design, offering a platform for…
Egyptian Graduation Project Competition 3.0
The Egyptian Graduation Project Competition 3.0 is designed to spotlight the creativity, innovation, and talent of Egypt’s next generation of…
The historic Dom Turka is now open to the public
Home to the House of Remembrance of the Augustów Roundup (Augustów, Poland), has been named a WAF 2025 finalist in…
INTERIOR DESIGN’s 20th Annual Best Of Year Awards
The INTERIOR DESIGN Best of Year Awards has become one of the most anticipated events in the design industry, honoring…
Chicago Architecture Biennial 2025
The Chicago Architecture Biennial 2025 is set to once again transform the city of Chicago into a global stage for…
Center for Architecture Lab
The Center for Architecture Lab 2026 redefines how architecture engages with democracy, activism, and public space. Designed as a multi-month,…
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Venice Architecture Biennale 2025
From 10 May to 23 November 2025, the 19th International Architecture Exhibition of La Biennale di Venezia More than 750 participants from over 70 countries will present over 300 projects that reflect on the evolving nature of design in a rapidly changing world. The theme “Intelligens” invites architects to reconsider their tools, methods, and ethics at a time when digital technologies and environmental urgencies are redefining architecture’s role in society.
Venice,
Italy
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The Biennale Gherdëina, an art and architecture event nestled in the stunning UNESCO World Heritage Dolomites in Italy, is set to celebrate its 10th edition from 29 May to 13...
International Famous Furniture Fair 2025
The International Famous Furniture Fair (Dongguan) 2025 celebrates global furniture brand manufacturers in one of China’s most influential exhibitions. Hosted from August 18 to 21, 2025, at the Guangdong Modern...
Guangdong Modern International Exhibition Center,
Houjie Furniture Avenue,Houjie Town Dongguan
Dongguan, China
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Digital Signage Experience 2025
Digital Signage Experience (DSE) 2025 offers a comprehensive view of digital signage, covering everything from the front-end wow factor to the behind-the-scenes mechanics. A Complete Digital Journey DSE dives into...
Hilton San Diego Bayfront,
1 Park Blvd, San Diego, CA 92101
United States
+ Google MapInternational Conference on Colonial Architecture and Town Planning 2025
Overview The International Conference on Colonial Architecture and Town Planning (ICCATP 2025) will take place from 19–20 August 2025 in Dammam, Saudi Arabia, organized by the Institute for Global Academic...
Moon Hotel,
Prince Mohammed Bin Fahd Road, Al Mazruiyah, Dammam 32414,
Dammam, Saudi Arabia
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Studio Saxe Presents “Ocean Eye”: An Architectural Masterpiece Where the Boundaries Between Inside and Outside Dissolve in Costa Rica
On the lush slopes of Costa Rica, where a dense tropical forest meets the Pacific Ocean, Studio Saxe’s “Ocean Eye”…
Chicago O’Hare International Airport Embarks on Construction of New SOM-Designed Concourse Inspired by the Midwest Landscape
Chicago, Illinois The massive development plan for O’Hare International Airport has entered a new, tangible phase with the official announcement…
Jib House: Contemporary Architecture Celebrating Chester’s Maritime Heritage
Jib House: A Tribute to Chester’s Maritime HistoryIn the historic village of Chester, Nova Scotia, Canadian architecture studio Omar Gandhi…
Samara House: A Frank Lloyd Wright Masterpiece Opens for Public Tours in West Lafayette
Nestled in West Lafayette, Indiana, the Samara House stands as one of Frank Lloyd Wright’s most perfectly executed and meticulously…
Ecacia: Innovation in Solar Energy and Sustainable Public Umbrella Design
Innovation in Solar Energy UsageAs we continue exploring ways to harness natural energy and generate power, numerous innovative ideas are…
3D-Printed House in Kazakhstan: An Architectural Innovation for the Future
Architectural Innovation in the Heart of KazakhstanThis yet-unnamed house, located in Almaty, Kazakhstan, was designed by BM Partners using one…
A Comprehensive Guide to Landscape Design: From Planning to Sustainability
IntroductionLandscape design is not merely about “decorating” a garden; it is a process of planning, implementation, and management of outdoor…
Frank Lloyd Wright Conservancy Secures Original Price Tower Artifacts for Future Reinstallation
The Frank Lloyd Wright Conservancy has taken a groundbreaking step in architectural preservation by acquiring eleven original artifacts from the…
Bloome: A Chandelier Bridging the Poetry of Nature and Contemporary Lighting Functions
Bloome: A Design Study in Lighting and Interior ArtThe Bloome pendant chandelier exemplifies how art can be seamlessly merged with…
A 657-Sq-Ft Parisian Apartment Transformed by Clever Design
Nestled in a classic Haussmann-style building on Paris’s Richard Lenoir Street, this 657-square-foot apartment is a masterclass in space optimization…
Infill Architecture: Transforming Urban Constraints into Design Opportunities
Infill architecture goes beyond merely building on unused urban plots it’s an exercise in turning limitations into catalysts for innovation…
Small Stools and Sustainable Innovation: Transforming Waste into Functional and Aesthetic Designs
The Value of Small Stools in Daily LifeI am at a stage in my life where I prefer small stools…
Integrating Nature and Luxury: An Analytical Study of High-Performance Window and Door Systems in Contemporary Homes
Integration of Modern Design with NatureThis residence in Durham is nestled among towering mature trees, demonstrating how high-performance window and…
Does Beauty Live in Miami?
By ArchUp EditorI once read something strange before landing in Miami. A theoretical essay titled Archigenetics, published by a Saudi…
Limelight 4: The Future of AI-Powered Vision in Competitive Robotics
Limelight 4 Camera: A Step Forward in the World of RoboticsThe Limelight 4 (LL4) camera has established itself as a…
Casa Solai: Architecture Growing from the Heart of the Forest
Architecture in Dialogue with PlaceThe relationship between architecture and place has long been considered fundamental to creating distinctive designs, and…
GRID: When Music Becomes the Heart of Home Design
GRID: Redefining the Concept of the Sound SystemGRID emerges as an innovative concept that rethinks what a home sound system…
A Modern Weekend Retreat in the Santa Lucia Mountains: Where Nature Meets Luxury
Perched atop the rolling hills of the Santa Lucia Mountains in Carmel, California, this contemporary weekend retreat by Feldman Architecture…
Sky Migratory Bird Observatory Residence: A Harmonious Blend of Nature and Architecture
By Jenchieh Hung & Kulthida Songkittipakdee | August 17, 2025Project OverviewNestled along the shores of Erhai Lake in Dali, Yunnan,…
Reverse Thinking: A Chair That Invites Sensory Participation and Redefines Well-being
In a design world where furniture is often seen as merely functional, Tanuvi Hegde, an innovative Brooklyn-based furniture designer, presents…
Wood vs. Composite Decking: The Ultimate Comparison for Homeowners & Architects
Choosing between wood and composite decking is one of the most critical decisions when designing an outdoor living space. Each…
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