Klumpen: Redefining Off-Grid Independence
An Unconventional Design VisionUpon first seeing an image of Klumpen, the form immediately captures attention and leaves a strong impression,…
Architecture
Contemporary Architecture
Architecture considered through its spatial, cultural and technical dimensions. This section examines design ideas, building traditions and the relationship between individual works and the conditions in which they are produced.
Explore architectural projects and building studies, connect them with cities and urbanism, and follow the questions developed in architectural research.
The Pulse of the Mataf: Architecture, Piety, and the Global Rhythm of Movement
In the realm of Islamic sacred architecture, few spaces challenge the conventional understanding of “form follows function” as intensely as…
Reimagining Google’s Server Heat in Nature
Beyond the Traditional Sustainability DiscourseMost discussions around sustainability in the technology sector focus on numbers and reports, overlooking the complex…
Liten Hytte House Project: Exploring Compact Living in Nature
Item Details Architects Bohlin Cywinski Jackson Area 1000 ft² Year 2024 Photographs Corey Gaffer Manufacturers Abigail Turin, Caesarstone, Cappellini, Concrete…
Cooper House: Multigenerational & Sustainable Living
Item Details Architects Fabrication Studio Area 60 m² Year 2025 Photographs Alex Lesage Manufacturers Santa & Cole, De la Espada,…
Casa Mavra: Redefining Architecture in the Natural Landscape
Item Details Architects TAC Taller Alberto Calleja Area 1,300 m² Year 2023 Photographs Onnis Luque Lead Architects Alberto Calleja Category…
IIT Hyderabad Sports & Cultural Complex
Item Details Architects APL design workshop, IITH Campus Design Team of the University of Tokyo, NIHON SEKKEI Area 30,881 m²…
February 2026: The End of “Valuable Work” or the Great Re-Pricing of Reality?
When Chad Hurley, the co-founder of YouTube, posted on X: “Hope everyone enjoys their last year of valuable work!” he…
The Architecture of Barakah: How Spiritual Centers Sculpt the Global Urban Fabric
As Ramadan 2026 begins, a singular image dominates digital screens across the globe: the Kaaba. To a structural engineer, it…
June 2028: The Citrini Scenario and the Architectural Pivot
The world of financial forecasting rarely produces a document that feels like a pre-written tragedy, but the recent analysis by…
The Great Re-Pricing: An Architectural Manifesto on the End of Scarcity
The current discourse surrounding the arrival of Artificial Intelligence in our cities is trapped in a predictable cycle of alarmism….
The Modesty Trap: Why Amsterdam’s Museums Fail the Courage of Their Art
Amsterdam does not suffer from a lack of artistic greatness. On the contrary, it carries within its cultural memory some…
Bridges or Ferries? The Architectural Friction of Amsterdam’s IJ River
Amsterdam is not merely a city with canals; it is a hydraulic machine. Its urban landscape is inseparable from the…
VFORM – The House in Maslovo Park
The House in Maslovo Park is located within the grounds of an intimate cottage settlement designed by VFORM studio. It…
Restoration as Resistance: Preserving Kyiv’s Architecture During War
When Lesia Danylenko unveiled her restored front door—its curved transom nicknamed the “croissant”—the project transcended craftsmanship. In an early 20th-century…
The Architect as Fiduciary: Why Seniority Demands Financial Mastery
In the nascent stages of any project, the atmosphere is one of creative optimism. The Lead Architect sits at the…
Brutalism Reimagined: How a Community Game Jam Is Redefining Virtual Architecture
A new cultural and architectural investigation, published today in the British newspaper The Guardian, examines how a grassroots video game…
Architecture and Collective Memory: How Buildings Become Living Records of History and Identity
Systemic Architecture is not a stylistic choice but the predictable result of repeated decisions, institutional frameworks, and economic pressures.Some buildings…
Public Spaces in Architectural Design: How Architecture Shapes Social Interaction in Cities
Cities are not shaped solely by buildings, but by the spaces between the where people meet, interact, and experience daily…
Experimental Architecture: Designs That Break Traditional Rules and Redefine Space
What if architecture were no longer defined by static boxes, but instead became an evolving artistic language that reshapes how…
Interactive Architecture: Cultural Building Project in Dubai 2026
Dubai continues to explore the potential of interactive architecture through a new cultural building project that relies on advanced technologies…
