Why Do Most Hotels Look the Same?
No matter where you go — Tokyo, Madrid, or Cairo — the hotel experience often feels strangely familiar: a crisp…
Building
Building Design
Studies of buildings and the ways they accommodate everyday life. Coverage considers housing, workplaces, cultural and public institutions, with attention to spatial organisation, adaptation, heritage and the relationship between use and form.
Connect individual buildings with project documentation, their urban context and material systems. Related research examines the assumptions behind building design and use.
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Buildings That Look Worse Than a College PowerPoint
In every field, there are works that impress—and others that leave you scratching your head. Architecture is no different. While…
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Why Do Most New Restaurants Use the Same Type of Tile?
IntroductionIn recent years, it has become increasingly noticeable how many new restaurants feature the same flooring materials, often using nearly…
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5 Celebrity Homes That Just Didn’t Work for Their Owners
In the glamorous world of the rich and famous, it’s easy to assume that bigger means better. But when it…
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How Modern Architecture Destroyed Our Cities (A Serious Yet Humorous Comparison)
In a world moving at lightning speed, cities didn’t escape the sweeping changes in design philosophy. Architecture, once a cultural…
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Buildings You Simply Can’t Live In – Yet They Exist
Architecture is meant to serve people — to shelter, to house, to give comfort. But some massive structures around the…
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A Lens on Architecture: Photography Seoul Museum of Art
IntroductionThe Photography Seoul Museum of Art (Photo SeMA), designed by Austrian firm Jadric Architektur with Seoul-based 1990uao, redefines museum architecture…
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Primitive Futurism in the Desert: HATA by Anastasiya Dudik Reimagines Brutalist Domes in California
In the arid terrain of Pioneertown, California—a cinematic landscape once crafted for old western films—a striking architectural anomaly rises: the…
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The World’s Strangest Buildings That Look Like Everyday Objects: When Imagination Meets Architecture
IntroductionWhen we think of buildings, we often imagine glass skyscrapers, traditional homes, or sleek modern structures. But architecture, as a…
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Sculpted by the Mountains: The Sunner Museum Redefines Rural Architecture in China
In the foothills of China’s Wuyi Mountains, a striking new landmark has emerged — not a pagoda, temple, or modern…
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Cafe Linea A New Spot Where Art, Food, and Design Meet
In 2025, London and the South East are enjoying something of a golden age when it comes to dining near…
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Star Homes: Reimagining Rural Housing in Sub-Saharan Africa for Health and Sustainability
In the heart of Sub-Saharan Africa—a region expected to double its population to 2.5 billion by 2050—housing is becoming a…
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Georgetown’s McCourt School Building: A Landmark in Policy Architecture
The McCourt School building design by Robert A.M. Stern Architects (RAMSA) presents a thoughtful blend of institutional gravitas, human-centric spaces,…
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Villa Medici in Rome Where Heritage Meets Modern Creativity
At the heart of Rome, perched high on the Pincio hill, stands Villa Medici , one of the most iconic…
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Grand Palais Restoration by Chatillon Architectes: A New Era for a Parisian Landmark
In a monumental transformation that blends history with contemporary utility, French architecture studio Chatillon Architectes has completed the final phase…
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Urban Foxes Invade Google HQ in King’s Cross by BIG and Heatherwick
In an unusual twist blending urban wildlife with cutting-edge architecture, foxes have been reported burrowing into the rooftop gardens of…
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CoArch Pavilion by NADAAA and HDR Expands the UNL College of Architecture
A New Architectural Landmark for Learning: UNL College of Architecture Expands with CoArch PavilionIn a compelling demonstration of pedagogical design,…
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Storm King Art Center Grounds Transformed by Heneghan Peng and WXY Architecture
Reinventing a Landmark: Storm King Art Center Grounds ReimaginedIn a bold yet respectful intervention, Heneghan Peng Architects and WXY Architecture…
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A Belgian House Hidden Among the Trees A Unique Architectural Journey with Govaert Vanhoutte Architecten
Tucked away in a lush, wooded landscape just steps from a quiet golf course, lies Residence SAB , a new…
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Amnesia House A Quiet Retreat Between Rocks and Sky
In a place far from the noise of the city, where rocks meet valleys and trees surround every corner, the…
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Cruit Island HouseA Retreat Embracing Ireland’s Wild Beauty
Perched on the rugged Atlantic coast of Ireland, where fierce winds meet rocky cliffs, lies a remarkable home on Cruit…
