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3D-Printed Ceramic Tiles Shape Studio RAP’s New ‘Powerwall’ in the Netherlands
In the Dutch city of Beverwijk, an ordinary piece of…
Beyond the Facade: How Cen Shen Is Reimagining the Building Envelope for the Future of Architecture
From award-winning conceptual research to New York’s skyline, Cen Shen…
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10 Apple Stores with Remarkable Architecture
Apple Stores, located in many cities around the world, are not just technology stores selling…
Case Study of KAFD Grand Mosque in Riyadh
The KAFD Grand Mosque in the King Abdullah Financial District (KAFD) in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia,…
Honoring Norman Foster’s Vision: 7 Iconic Projects That Shaped Architecture
Born in 1935 in the industrial heart of Manchester, Norman Foster’s early life was grounded…
Case Study of the Morpheus Hotel in Macau, China
Dominating the Cotai Strip’s skyline, the Morpheus Hotel, designed by Zaha Hadid Architects, stands tall…
MAD Completes Tencent’s Tengyun Center, Opening a Corporate Campus to the Public
Technology campuses have been designed as inward-looking environments, prioritizing privacy and employee-exclusive spaces. Tencent's newly…
The Wave Bag Turns Parametric Design into a Wearable Object
Designed by architect Buse Yagci, The Wave Bag translates parametric architecture into a wearable object…
Pattani Fishermen Community Hub Blends Ecology, Culture, and Public Life
Located in Pattani Province in southern Thailand, near the border between Thailand and Malaysia, the…
OODA’s DUAS Towers Draw from Albanian Stone and Weaving
OODA has designed DUAS Towers, a pair of mixed-use towers in Vlorë, Albania, positioned between…
David Chipperfield: A Critical Analysis of Architecture, Context, and Permanence
David Chipperfield’s architecture occupies a peculiar and influential position in contemporary design culture. Few architects of the late twentieth and…
10 Spanish Architects Who Built Spain’s Architectural Legacy
Spain recently marked Gaudí Year 2026, a nationwide commemoration of the centenary of Antoni Gaudí's death, declared jointly by the…
Rem Koolhaas and his six iconic works
Rem Koolhaas is well-known for his innovative designs that have had a significant influence on the contemporary urban environment.
10 Famous Architects Who Didn’t Have an Architecture Degree
Those who wish to pursue a career in architecture usually follow a path that begins with earning a degree from…
How I.M. Pei’s Vision Shaped the Louvre Museum into a Modern Architectural Landmark
I.M. Pei (Ieoh Ming Pei), a Chinese-American architect born on April 26, 1917, is celebrated as one of the 20th…
10 Impressive Projects Designed by Riken Yamamoto with the Motto “Community within a Community”
Riken Yamamoto, the 53rd laureate of the Pritzker Architecture Prize, is a Japanese architect and social advocate who aims to…
Japan’s Human Refrigerator Is Built for Extreme Heat Recovery
As extreme heat becomes an increasingly serious occupational hazard, Japanese companies are exploring unconventional cooling…
Harvard Unveils Shape-Shifting Knitted Fabric with Built-In Sensors
Researchers at the Harvard John A. Paulson School of Engineering and Applied Sciences (SEAS) have…
This Robotic Clothing Wraps Around You in Just 10 Seconds
Imagine standing still for a moment as your jacket quietly comes to life. The fabric…
HP and Ferrari Unveil Limited-Edition AI Laptop Inspired by Formula 1 Engineering
The partnership between HP and Ferrari has moved beyond Formula 1 sponsorship and into product…
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AI-Powered Interior Design in Architecture 3.0
Topic: AI-Powered Interior Design in Architecture 3.0Date: September 26 - 27, 2026Time: 14:00 – 18:00 GMTFormat: Online on…
Design-Tech Talk 12
Design-Tech Talk 12 features expert-led presentations and a dynamic discussion on the latest advancements and…
Richard Hassell – Rethinking Architecture
Richard Hassell, Founder of WOHA, will lead this free lecture exploring climate-responsive architecture and the…
Grasshopper Masterclass: Parametric Facade Generator
Topic: Grasshopper Masterclass: Parametric Facade GeneratorDate: September 12 - 13, 2026Time: 14:00 – 18:00 GMTFormat: Online on ZoomDuration: 2…
External Reference’s Deportienda Features a Massive 3D-Printed Wave Inspired by the Atlantic
External Reference has redesigned Deportienda, the official retail store of RC Deportivo de La Coruña…
Australia Launches World’s First 3D-Printed Tower Crane That Can Build Up to 100 Metres
Australia has taken a significant step in construction technology with the unveiling of ASCEND, the…
A Book That Prints Itself? Inside Manual, the Fully 3D-Printed Book Carrying Its Own Code
What if a 3D-printed book could be produced as a complete object in a single…
Advancing 3D Concrete Printing Through Integrated Cladding Systems
As part of its annual Greenfield Residency program, Vertico provides universities with access to large-scale…
10 Heritage Restoration Projects Giving Historic Buildings a New Life
Around the world, organizations such as UNESCO, ICCROM (International Centre for the Study of the Preservation and Restoration of Cultural Property), ICOMOS (International Council on Monuments and Sites), the World…
15 Picturesque Neighborhoods Around the World Every Design Lover Should Visit
Long before modern cities and highways connected the world, communities were built around survival, geography, trade, and culture. Some settlements emerged along rivers and coastlines that supported maritime trade, while…
Refitting History: Empire State Building and How It Became an Energy-Efficient Skyscraper
The Empire State Building, designed by the Shreve, Lamb & Harmon architectural firm, has been a prominent feature of the…
The Edge, Amsterdam: A Paradigm of Smart and Sustainable
‘What is the role of architecture when the workplace is permeated by layers of technology that fundamentally alter the way…
Renzo Piano’s Iconic Work: The New York Times Building
The New York Times Building, constructed as the headquarters of one of the world's largest and most successful newspapers, The…
Barcelona City Guide: 25 Must-Visit Architectural Landmarks
The Barcelona City Guide offers an architecture-focused journey through the city's rich blend of Gothic,…
15 Smart Materials Changing Sustainable Construction – Part 2
The first part of this series traced how a new generation of smart materials has…
AGO: Origami-Inspired Kinetic Roof by Carlo Ratti Associati Opens in Modena
CRA–Carlo Ratti Associati and kinetic-structure pioneer Chuck Hoberman unveil the scale model of the origami-inspired…
Inside MVRDV’s Bihailou Art Village: A Vertical Village Under Construction in Shenzhen
Construction is underway on the MVRDV-designed Bihailou Art Village, a mixed-use cultural and commercial center…
Case study of Renzo Piano Designed Whitney Museum of American Art
The Whitney Museum of American Art on Gansevoort Street, which opened in 2015, fulfilling the…
SANAA Wins Ecuador National Museum Competition with ‘Living Strata’ Design
A team led by Japanese architecture firm SANAA has been selected to design the new…
Shenzhen Opens South China’s Largest Natural History Museum
Shenzhen officially opened the Shenzhen Natural History Museum on 28 July 2026, unveiling one of…
15 Iconic Buildings in Baku That Reveal the City’s Layered Architectural History
The urban fabric of Baku, the capital of Azerbaijan, showcases one of the most complex…