Architecture & design

Architectural projects for museums, galleries and cultural spaces, design reviews and new buildings.

Most recent stories

University of Arkansas Fine Arts Center Reopens After $38M Restoration by MBL Architecture and TenBerke architecture-design
After a six-year renovation costing $38 million, the University of Arkansas Fine Arts Center will reopen on April 16. Designed by Edward Durell Stone and finished in 1951, the…
White House Ballroom Construction in Legal Limbo Amid Preservation Lawsuit architecture-design
A federal judge has issued an injunction that has put a stop to the expansion of the White House ballroom designed by Shalom Baranes, transforming the East Wing grounds into a…
YOD Group Designs Mushroom-Inspired Rosso Restaurant in Bukovel Ski Resort architecture-design
YOD Group has completed Rosso, an Italian restaurant in the Bukovel ski resort's Hrybova Khata hospitality complex, using a color palette drawn from forest mushrooms to evoke…
Sophie Dries Opens Quartz Café in Paris with Mineral-Inspired Design architecture-design
Sophie Dries, a local architect and designer, has launched Quartz Café in Paris's 7th arrondissement, her first specialty coffee shop. Located at 36 Rue de Bellechasse, 75007…
Heliotrope Architects Designs Minimalist Doe Bay Retreat for Retired Couple on Orcas Island architecture-design
Doe Bay Retreat, a cost-effective weekend residence for a retired couple, has been finalized by Heliotrope Architects on Orcas Island. This 135-square-meter building employs…
Acclaim Lighting Launches Third-Generation Dyna Drum Series with CoreSwap Technology architecture-design
Acclaim Lighting has unveiled its third-generation Dyna Drum series, comprising the H3, E3, and S3 models. These fixtures are the first to integrate with the Acclaim Modular…
Miller Hull Designs Gohar Khatoon Girls' School in Mazar-i-Sharif, Afghanistan architecture-design
Miller Hull has designed the Gohar Khatoon Girls' School in Mazar-i-Sharif, Afghanistan's fourth largest city. The new facility replaces an older structure that was in extreme…
Kengo Kuma to Design £350m National Gallery Extension in London architecture-design
Kengo Kuma and Associates, a Tokyo-based firm, has been selected to design a £350m extension for London's National Gallery, set to open in the early 2030s. The project, part of…
Piero Lissoni Designs Exclusive Haven Aboard Norwegian Cruise Line's New Prima-Class Ship Luna architecture-design
Italian designer Piero Lissoni has overseen The Haven, an exclusive 'ship within a ship' area aboard Norwegian Cruise Line's newest luxury liner, the Norwegian Luna. The ship,…
House 144º: A Steel-Clad, Timber-Framed Residence Elevated on Stilts in the Maresme Hills Near Barcelona architecture-design
Nestled on a steep, wooded hillside in the Maresme region close to Barcelona, Spain, House 144º is a single-story, nearly zero-energy residence crafted for a retired couple. This…
Trump Administration Appeals Court Order Halting $400M White House Ballroom Construction Citing National Security architecture-design
The Trump administration asserts that stopping the $400 million White House ballroom construction poses a threat to national security. On Friday, attorneys from the US National…
Bakyta architekti Completes 2024 Primary School Extension in Bernolákovo, Slovakia architecture-design
In 2024, a significant expansion of 3,986 square meters took place at a primary school in Bernolákovo, Slovakia, led by Bakyta architekti. This new addition includes a school…
Fernando Pérez Oyarzún Discusses Chilean Architecture 1950-1980 at Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile architecture-design
Architect Fernando Pérez Oyarzún, recipient of Chile's 2022 National Architecture Prize, recently participated in a conversation about the third volume of "Arquitectura en el…
Pedevilla Architects Completes Multi-Generational Education Centre Kössen in Austria with Tactile Alpine Design architecture-design
Pedevilla Architects has finalized the Education Centre Kössen in Austria, which is scheduled to open in 2025 following a competition that commenced in late 2022. This facility…
HYG Architects' House in Takahatayama Embodies a 'Spatial Continuum' in Japan architecture-design
Keiichi Yanagihashi, founder of HYG Architects, designed House in Takahatayama for his family in the Tama Hills southwest of Tokyo. The timber-lined home features a blocky form…
BIG completes first Japanese project with rammed-earth villas for Not A Hotel on Sagishima architecture-design
BIG, a Danish architecture firm, has unveiled its inaugural structures in Japan: three opulent villas constructed from rammed earth on Sagishima island. The Not A Hotel Setouchi…
Architectural Lighting Innovations Emphasize Minimalist Integration and Customization architecture-design
The Astoria Collection, crafted by Peyton Fox for Kuzco Lighting, showcases sleek geometry, punched-metal accents, and opal-glass diffusers available in semiflush mounts, flush…
LUO Architects Completes Seaside Family Residence House Meriportti in Finland architecture-design
Finished in 2023, House Meriportti is a family residence spanning 203 square meters, crafted by LUO Architects along Finland's coastline. This home features a courtyard that is…
Tamara Lohan Defines Luxury Hospitality Through Storytelling and Cohesion at Hyatt architecture-design
After Hyatt acquired Mr & Mrs Smith in 2023, co-founder Tamara Lohan took on the role of Global Brand Leader – Luxury. She believes that storytelling is essential for luxury,…
Seattle Parents Design Screen-Free Tin Can Phone for Children's Safe Communication architecture-design
Three fathers from Seattle—Chet Kittleson, Max Blumen, and Graeme Davies—developed Tin Can, a traditional landline phone tailored for kids. Dissatisfied with current alternatives,…
Architecture's Planetary Scale: The Technosphere as Design Mediator architecture-design
Architecture now operates within planetary-scale systems rather than local conditions alone. Design processes are entangled with global resource extraction chains and industrial…
Rome's 'Spazi a Colori' Initiative Invites Public Proposals for Tactical Urbanism Projects architecture-design
The municipal authorities of Rome have initiated 'Spazi a Colori' to support tactical urbanism initiatives aimed at revitalizing neglected public areas. The Urban Planning…
Pasqual Giner Arquitectura unveils Casa L5, a contemporary Mediterranean lookout architecture-design
So, there's this new residential project called Casa L5, which covers an area of 573 square meters. It was wrapped up by Pasqual Giner and María José Auñón Cabrera. The design is…
Studio Arthur Casas Designs Baroneza House with Winged Timber Roof in Brazil architecture-design
The Baroneza House, crafted by Studio Arthur Casas, has just opened its doors in Bragança Paulista, Brazil. What really makes it stand out is its glulam roof, which looks like…
Terraco's High-Performance Facade Systems Address Sustainability Gap in Offsite Construction architecture-design
Valued at USD 172 billion in 2024, the global offsite construction sector is anticipated to grow to USD 225.7 billion by 2030. Buildings contribute to 39% of the world's carbon…
Ramdam Architectes and Palast Complete 81 Wooden-Structure Housing Units in Nantes' Caserne Mellinet Transformation architecture-design
In Nantes, France, the transformation of the former Caserne Mellinet army barracks includes 81 housing units completed in 2025 by architecture firms Ramdam Architectes and palast.…
Isern Serra Transforms Barcelona Industrial Space into Domestic Office for Octaevo architecture-design
In Barcelona's Poblenou district, a 300 m² former industrial space has been converted into Casa Octaevo, a workspace designed to function like a home. Architect Isern Serra…
Parc de la Villette Expands with Urban Farm and Rewilded Landscapes in Paris architecture-design
A 15,000-square-meter extension at Parc de la Villette introduces an urban farm and restored biodiversity. This transformation represents the park's most significant update since…
Keiji Ashizawa designs minimalist Loca Niru restaurant within Singapore's historic House of Tan Yeok Nee architecture-design
Japanese architect Keiji Ashizawa has completed Loca Niru, a French-Japanese restaurant housed within Singapore's historic House of Tan Yeok Nee. The 1880s Teochew-style building,…
Magalie Munters designs sculptural concrete villa in Belgian dunes inspired by Le Corbusier and maritime forms architecture-design
In Oostduinkerke, Belgium, architect Magalie Munters has finalized a concrete villa at the convergence of sand dunes and the North Sea. The design showcases organic shapes…
International Architects Reshape Albania's Urban Landscape with Imported Visions architecture-design
Albania is experiencing rapid urban transformation, becoming one of Southeast Europe's most active building environments. This change is characterized by large-scale developments,…
Only Human Designs Mixed-Use Residential Project Casa H168 Inspired by Owners' Chinese Connections architecture-design
Architecture firm Only Human has completed Casa H168, a private mixed-use residential project spanning 870 square meters. The design draws inspiration from the owners' lifelong…
Studio VDGA Completes Brick House in Pune with Traditional Indian Architectural Reinterpretation architecture-design
Brick House, a private residence spanning 4,500 square feet, has been finalized by Studio VDGA in the bustling urban landscape of Pune. The architectural vision was spearheaded by…
Brenners Park-Hotel Renovation Shows Refurbishment as Architectural Strategy architecture-design
The recent renovation of Brenners Park-Hotel & Spa in Baden-Baden demonstrates that refurbishment can serve as a deliberate architectural approach, particularly when original…
Regular Company and Neisako Studio Design Nila Lounge Collection for Artisan architecture-design
The Nila Lounge collection has been introduced by Regular Company in collaboration with Neisako Studio for Artisan, drawing on fifteen years of woodworking knowledge alongside…
People's Architecture Office unveils Curly Cube installation along Shanghai's Huangpu River architecture-design
In 2023, the People's Architecture Office finalized the Curly Cube, a modular public art piece located in a park along the Huangpu River in Shanghai. This installation reimagines…
ARAN Cucine's Volare Kitchen Redesigned by Ulisse Narcisi for Milan Design Week 2026 architecture-design
During Milan Design Week 2026, ARAN Cucine introduced a refreshed version of its Volare kitchen model, crafted by Ulisse Narcisi. This redesign reimagines the kitchen as a modern…
Johanna Ortiz Designs Custom Interiors for $600 Million Ritz-Carlton Yacht Ilma architecture-design
Fashion designer Johanna Ortiz has created custom prints and patterns for two decks aboard the luxury yacht Ilma. The vessel, valued at $600 million, is part of The Ritz-Carlton…
Xinyun Li's Vernacular Home in Bangladesh Uses Local Materials for Climate Adaptation architecture-design
In Modonpur, Bangladesh, architect Xinyun Li has finalized the Vernacular Home, designed for two generations. This residence utilizes traditional methods and locally sourced…
Hennebery Eddy Architects leads sustainable restoration of Neutra's Painted Desert Community at Petrified Forest Park architecture-design
Hennebery Eddy Architects is undertaking the restoration of the Painted Desert Community Complex located within Petrified Forest National Park in northeastern Arizona. Originally…

Browse by theme

Exhibitions
Solo shows, group exhibitions, openings, extensions, and closings in galleries, museums, and independent spaces.
Artists
Profiles, interviews, new works, residencies, collaborations, and careers of contemporary artists.
Market & Auctions
Market trends, sales, auction results, major lots, records, and analysis from Christie's, Sotheby's, Phillips and others.
Awards
Awards, scholarships, recognitions, nominations, and winners in the art world.
Festivals & Fairs
Art fairs, biennials, triennials, festivals and cultural manifestations — Art Basel, Frieze, TEFAF, Venice Biennale and beyond.
Institutional
Appointments, leadership changes, museum policies, funding, acquisitions and institutional strategies.
Cultural heritage
Restorations, protection, restitutions, UNESCO heritage, legislation, and conservation.
Architecture & design
Architectural projects for museums, galleries and cultural spaces, design reviews and new buildings.
Digital & new media
Digital art, NFTs, AI art, virtual reality, new technologies applied to art.
AI & Technology
Artificial intelligence, language models, machine learning, AI research, tools and infrastructure — from Anthropic and OpenAI to academic papers.
Economy & Finance
Economy, finance, markets, luxury and geopolitics — macro signals that influence the art market and collecting.
Publications
Art books, catalogs, magazines, essays, and new sector publications.
Opinion & reviews
Editorials, critical reviews, analyses, commentaries, and viewpoints on the contemporary art world.
Other
Everything else — obituaries, interdisciplinary projects, and news that does not fit the main categories.