Revitalizing Heritage: The College Park Renovation and Towers in Toronto
The iconic College Park building in Toronto, originally designed by Ross and Macdonald in the 1920s, is set for a…
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Meta Begins Using Mass Timber in US Data Center Buildings
As part of a growing shift toward sustainable construction, Meta has started building with mass timber at its data center…
Studio Museum in Harlem Set to Open Its New Building This November
The Studio Museum in Harlem has announced the completion of its new home, which will officially open to the public…
Riyadh to Inaugurate King Abdullah International Gardens This Fall: A Living Chronicle of Earth’s Botanical History
Riyadh – August 2025In the heart of Saudi Arabia’s capital, a long-anticipated environmental and cultural landmark is nearing completion. King…
White House to Undergo Major Expansion with $200M Ballroom in East Wing
In a surprising move, the White House announced on Monday, August 5, 2025, the launch of a major architectural project:…
Sicily Set to Connect with Mainland Italy via the World’s Longest Suspension Bridge
In a long-awaited move, the Italian government officially launched the construction of a massive new bridge across the Strait of…
Net‑Zero Renovation of Kew’s Palm House: Heritage Meets Sustainability
The Palm House renovation at Kew Gardens is a groundbreaking architectural project that unites historic preservation with sustainable innovation. Designed…
Sudameris Plaza: A Green Landmark Redefining the Skyline of Asunción
Sudameris Plaza, designed by the renowned British architecture studio Foster + Partners, is set to become the tallest building in…
Japan unveils its first 3D-printed earth home – A new chapter for sustainable construction in Kumamoto
In a notable shift towards sustainable construction, Japanese housing company Lib Work has completed the country’s first 3D-printed house made…
Iwan Baan’s Exhibition at Princeton Offers a Visual Dialogue Between Las Vegas and Rome
On August 6, 2025, Princeton University School of Architecture opens the U.S. debut of Iwan Baan’s exhibition “From Las Vegas…
New 800-Metre Tunnel Opens as Part of Umm Suqeim Street Development in Dubai
On August 4, 2025, Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) opened a new 800-metre tunnel with four lanes in each…
OAS/S-NEST: A Sensory Beach Installation Bridging Light, Motion, and Material
A Return to Light, Movement, and Collective MemoryDuring the 2025 Anaya Drama Festival, a sculptural installation titled OAS/S-NEST emerged as…
Flushing Airport Site to Be Transformed into a New Residential District in Queens, New York
New York | August 4, 2025 – After decades of abandonment, the former Flushing Airport site in College Point, Queens…
Major Digital Infrastructure Project Breaks Ground in Kvandal, Northern Norway
In August 2025, construction began on one of Europe’s largest data centre facilities in Kvandal, a small town located 220km…
Official Design Unveiled for New PAOK Stadium in Thessaloniki by Populous
PAOK FC has officially revealed the design for its new stadium. This marks a significant urban and cultural transformation in…
Los Angeles Rescues Historic Homes: A Bold Initiative to Rebuild Altadena’s Fire-Damaged Neighborhoods
In a unique blend of heritage preservation and community support, Los Angeles-based firm Omgivning has launched a new initiative to…
PASSO Unveiled on Palm Jumeirah’s West Crescent: BEYOND’s First Expansion Beyond Its Dubai Maritime City Masterplan
On July 31, 2025, BEYOND Developments officially launched its latest architectural project, PASSO, on the prestigious West Crescent of Palm…
Polish Riverside Home Blends into Natural Slope, Wins 2025 SARP Award
In a powerful example of nature-conscious architecture, House in the Slope has been awarded the 2025 SARP Award for Single-Family…
Arena Liga Portugal: A Football-Inspired Architectural Landmark in Porto
The Arena Liga Portugal headquarters, designed by the local architecture practice OODA, is a striking example of contemporary architecture inspired…
Six Emerging Architects Spotlighted in London as 2025 Stephen Lawrence Prize Shortlist Unveiled
On July 30, 2025, the Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) revealed the shortlist for the 2025 Stephen Lawrence Prize,…
New Cultural Destination in Tokyo: Pharrell Williams and NIGO Launch JAPA VALLEY in Collaboration with NOT A HOTEL
In a recent announcement, Japanese hospitality brand NOT A HOTEL revealed its latest venture in central Tokyo, developed in partnership…
