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A Vegetal Structure as a Climatic ElementThe Espartal project relies on a suspended structure made from Stipa tenacissima (esparto), a material choice closely linked to the local environment and serving a clear functional role in the public space.This structure filters…
Chao Phraya Pedestrian Bridge is Bangkok’s first footbridge dedicated solely to pedestrians.The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration announced it in January 2026.It addresses long-standing gaps in riverfront connectivity.The project supports city strategies in cities to prioritize walking over vehicles.Design Prioritizes Movement and…
The Egg Albany reopened January 8, 2026.Six months of renovation concluded.Designed by Harrison & Abramovitz.Built between 1966 and 1978 in Empire State Plaza.Architectural and Cultural ContextIt was conceived as public cultural infrastructure.Its curved concrete shell echoes late Brutalism.Brazilian Modernism influenced…
Hexagon Data Center has begun construction in Saudi Arabia.It will become the world’s largest government operated data center.Its capacity is set at 480 megawatts.The project treats digital infrastructure as a scalable urban system.From Facility to Infrastructure SystemThe site covers over…
First international contemporary art museum in Bangkok has completed construction.It occupies a converted three story warehouse.The project includes 11 galleries totaling 75,000 square feet.A 15,000 square foot courtyard and sculpture garden are also part of the site, as covered in…
Seismic-resistant design faces immediate scrutiny after a 6.4-magnitude quake off Mindanao, Philippines, on January 7, 2026.Depth: 58.5 kilometers.No tsunami warning issued.No structural damage reported.Code Gaps in High-Risk Urban AreasBuilding codes exist. Enforcement does not.Flaws persist in informal settlements and older…
Office-to-residential conversion drives Washington’s urban shift in 2026.City planners have scheduled over 6,500 residential units in central districts.Developers focus on areas with high office vacancy.The strategy aligns with broader cities and urban planning initiatives.Adaptive reuse prioritized over demolitionDesign constraints in…
National Urban Architecture Year is now official in Azerbaijan.President Ilham Aliyev declared 2026 as such.The move aligns with Baku’s hosting of WUF13 in May.It frames architecture as policy, not decoration. Architecture is not decoration. It is governance through space. State…
Yantai Terminal 2 earned 2026 Prix Versailles recognition.It uses terrain and daylight to guide passengers.No symbolic forms. No decorative gestures.This is airport infrastructure design grounded in function.Site-Driven LayoutThe terminal follows an E shaped plan.It aligns with the runway.Split levels match…
Branded residential development in Gurgaon treats architecture as a brand tool, not decoration.The project sits in Sector 53 on Golf Course Road.It integrates form, orientation, and layout into a single commercial strategy.Site and Urban ContextThe two acre plot lies in…
Constructive deconstruction transforms Manhattan’s obsolete waterfront piers by reusing existing concrete piles, slabs, and retaining walls.Reuse as Infrastructure StrategyThe model converts derelict piers into programmable modules.These host markets, performances, and civic events.It treats decay as latent urban capital.The method aligns…
Architectural design studios from twelve countries made the 2026 Créateurs Design Awards shortlist.The competition includes seven built environment categories.These cover residential, hospitality, commercial, cultural, and landscape projects.Nominees come from Lebanon, India, Iceland, Brazil, Mexico, Japan, the U.S., the U.K., Italy,…
Meraas, a Dubai Holding Real Estate company, expanded the residential masterplan for Dubai Design District (d3).The plan now covers 18 million square feet between Downtown Dubai and Dubai Creek.It responds to rising demand for innovative waterfront housing after recent launches…
Coastal Skatepark structures public safety in the newly built 15,000 square meter facility at phase nine of Aranya, Qinhuangdao.It operates as open civic infrastructure.No perimeter fencing is used.Spatial clarity replaces physical barriers.Oversight Through LayoutSkate zones radiate from a central lawn…
Sustainable architectural design will shape the Brisbane Olympic Stadium, the main venue for the 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games. An international team will deliver the project at Victoria Park, north of the central business district. The design must serve civic…
Obama Presidential Center opens in June 2026 in Jackson Park on Chicago’s South Side. The project integrates civic space into a historic urban landscape, as documented in the archive.Contemporary Architectural DesignThe campus uses sculptural forms and natural materials. A 225…
Between Detail-Oriented Living and the Simple Life QuestionDespite the natural inclination toward a lifestyle full of details and choices, the question of living in a small space remains present for many. What if possessions were reduced to a minimum? And…
A student housing scheme has received approval after a four year wait.It will be built on the vacant former police station and magistrates’ court site on Heavitree Road in Exeter.The project will deliver 813 residential units 399 student flats and…
Architectural cinema captures Colwyn Bay’s wartime urban transformation in The Deadly Dilemma, a noir film releasing February 2026. The town’s 1940s coastal buildings classical façades, narrow streets, repurposed civic structures required no set design.Administrative Repurposing During WartimeThe UK Ministry of…
Hybrid timber tower construction has started in Sydney’s Haymarket district. The building will rise 183 meters over 39 stories. Completion is scheduled for late 2026. It anchors Australia’s six square kilometer innovation district a model of integrated cities planning.Structural LayoutThe…
Architectural Security begins with access control.New York City now charges drivers $9 to enter Manhattan’s central business district during peak hours.This congestion pricing policy reduces traffic and reorganizes urban space.It treats vehicle flow as a design variable not just a…
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