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Curated Serenity: A Critical Reading of Tourism-Driven Architectural Transformations in Santorini
Tourism Transformations in Santorini: From a Quiet Island to a Global DestinationOver the past four decades, the Greek island of…

Interactive Architecture Between Form and Function: A Reading of Michael Jantzen’s Project
An Introduction to Interactive Architecture: When Buildings Transcend Their Traditional RoleIn recent decades, there has been a radical shift in…

Week 3 of July: Architectural Developments in Saudi Arabia
Al Masa Tower Begins Construction in Jeddah – Set to Become the World’s Tallest Twisting SkyscraperIn a move that highlights…

How Storefronts Shape the Soul of a City
While walking through one of the older districts, I stopped in front of a small bookstore. It wasn’t grand or…

Mansions and Trailers: Splendor or Spectacle?An Architectural Meditation on Modern Inequality, from Mallorca to the World
On a humid August evening, suffocated by work deadlines and the buzz of another relentless summer, I retreated to my…

Do We Live in an Asymmetric Universe?
In July 2025, Astrophysical Journal Letters published a groundbreaking study that sent shockwaves through the scientific world: highly precise data…
Competitions
Discover the world’s leading architecture competitions curated for architects, designers, and students. Stay informed about deadlines, entry requirements, and opportunities to showcase your vision on a global stage.

Warming Huts v.2025
The Warming Huts Competition 2025 is an international arts and architecture competition inviting innovative designs for warming huts or art…

Architecture International Contest: Emergent Housing
The Architecture International Contest 2025: Emergent Housing challenges architects and students worldwide to innovate modular, low-cost, and rapidly deployable housing…

Noble World Hotel Awards: Season 2
The Noble World Hotel Awards return with Season 2 in 2025, setting a new standard for excellence in global hospitality….

Materia Arquitectura N°29
The role of architecture in shaping the civic realm has never been more relevant. As cities undergo political, social, and…

Bigfields Students Prize 2025
The Bigfields Students Prize invites students from across Asia to ask deep questions about the future of architecture, cities, and…

BODEGAS VINIVAL Competition
IntroductionThe BODEGAS VINIVAL competition by Terraviva invites architects, designers, and creatives to reimagine the abandoned mid-century wine production complex in…
Events
Track the latest global events in architecture, design, art, and engineering including exhibitions, conferences, and professional gatherings. Stay updated with curated insights on upcoming forums, industry talks, and creative showcases worldwide.
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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.
Biennale Gherdëina 2026
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...
Atlanta Build Expo 2025
The Atlanta Build Expo stands as a cornerstone event for the building and construction industry in the United States. This prestigious gathering brings together professionals, innovators, and leaders to exchange...
INDEX Plus Delhi 2025
INDEX Plus Delhi is a premier trade fair in India, focusing on interiors, architecture, and design. Renowned as one of the largest events in its domain, it serves as a...
International Conference on Architectural History and Cultural Architecture (ICHCA-25)
Overview Institute for Global Academic Excellence (IGAE) is delighted to welcome academicians, students, researchers, and industry professionals to the illustrious International Conference on Architectural History and Cultural Architecture, taking place...
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
ARCHITECTURE & DESIGN UPDATES
Discover the latest in architecture, design, and urban planning. Stay updated with groundbreaking projects, innovative concepts, and transformative ideas shaping the built environment worldwide.

House in the Forest: Daiber & Aceituno Arquitectos’ Sustainable Forest Retreat in Puerto Varas
Nestled deep within the lush forests of Puerto Varas, Chile, the House in the Forest by Daiber & Aceituno Arquitectos…

The Hidden Body of the City: How Cities Think Like Human Bodies
While reading an old biology book, I found my thoughts drifting to the daily path I take through the city….

When City Aesthetics Become a Collective Act
While walking through a quiet European town one winter afternoon, I stumbled upon a humble street corner in a beautiful…

ACOUSTIC SPLENDOR: A JOURNEY THROUGH THE MIRACLES OF THEATER ARCHITECTURE
While reading through case studies of iconic performance spaces, I stumbled upon an interesting truth: in some theaters, sound doesn’t…

How Walls Listen to Prayer
A Journey into the Acoustics of Mosques, Churches, and Temples: Exploring the role of sound in sacred architecture.While visiting an…

When Buildings Compete Architectural Noise in the Modern City
While driving through a newly developed city on the outskirts of the capital, I felt like I had entered an…

The Sound That Lives in Space How Architecture Is Heard Before It’s Seen
While reading a book on sensory design, I paused at a small chapter about sound in acoustic architecture. I had…

WHEN CITIES LOSE THEIR SOUL ARCHITECTURE BETWEEN MODERNITY AND IDENTITY
While I was reviewing urban maps of various cities—from East Asia to Central Europe—something caught my attention…The buildings looked oddly…

When Housing Becomes a Starting Point, Not an End Rethinking Social Housing and Development
introductionWhile reading an international report on global urban distribution patterns, one case study on social housing caught my attention. It…

Villages and Cities When Urban Planning Shapes the Soul of a Place
Introduction: Urban transition is an emerging concept that focuses on the transformation of cities to adapt to new challenges and…

Mansions and Trailers: Splendor or Spectacle?An Architectural Meditation on Modern Inequality, from Mallorca to the World
On a humid August evening, suffocated by work deadlines and the buzz of another relentless summer, I retreated to my…

Rebuilding with Roots: James Baldwin Media Library and Refugee House by Associer
In the heart of Paris’ 19th arrondissement, the French architecture studio Associer has reimagined a defunct 1970s secondary school into…

Flexible University Architecture: Behles & Jochimsen’s Adaptable Design for KreativInstitut OWL
In the small German city of Detmold, a pioneering architectural work has emerged: the KreativInstitut OWL, designed by Berlin-based studio…

A Layered Sensory Journey in West Adams: An Analytical Look at Cento Raw Bar
The Culinary Scene in West Adams: A Balance Between Tradition and InnovationIn recent years, the West Adams neighborhood of Los…

The Staircase as a Sensory Path: When Verticality Becomes a Journey
During a visit to a small museum in northern Italy, I found myself unexpectedly drawn to a staircase that, at…

When the House No Longer Feels Like Home
While reading the reflections of renowned architects, I found myself pausing over a recurring thought: why do many of today’s…

Corvette and Cadillac: Can the American Legends Win Over European Drivers?
A New Dawn for an American LegendHow the “Sting Ray” Sparked a Turning Point in Corvette HistoryMore than six decades…

Architecture as a Catalyst for Health and Education: The Alice L. Walton School of Medicine
The Alice L. Walton School of Medicine (AWSOM) has officially opened its striking new academic building on the Crystal Bridges…
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