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World's Tallest Wind Turbine Under Construction in Brandenburg, Germany architecture-design
Construction has commenced in Schipkau, Brandenburg, on what will become the world's tallest wind turbine. The steel lattice tower is designed to reach a total height of 360…
Only Human Studio Designs Bangkok Residence with Abstracted Chinese Painting Influences architecture-design
Only Human studio has completed H168 House, a mixed-use residential building in Bangkok, Thailand. The project draws inspiration from traditional Chinese paintings rather than…
Prague Apartment Renovation Blends Industrial Minimalism with Art Deco Touches architecture-design
A 115-square-meter apartment in Prague, originally built in the late 1930s, underwent renovation in 2026 by designer Prokop Hartl for a young family. Located in a building…
Architects Design New Synagogue Addition with Corrugated Metal Facade architecture-design
Preston Scott Cohen and BNIM have completed an expansion for Congregation Beth Shalom's synagogue, featuring a sanctuary that seats 500 people. The project, located in a prairie…
Mimosa Architects Complete Strážné Cottage in Czechia architecture-design
Mimosa architects have designed and completed Strážné Cottage, a residential structure located in Strážné, Czechia. The project was finished in 2025 and spans an area of 306.0…
BIG Designs Multi-Use Stadium for Shakira's World Tour in Madrid architecture-design
The architectural firm BIG-Bjarke Ingels Group has created plans for a versatile stadium in Madrid, Spain, intended to support Shakira's upcoming global concert series. This…
Ney & Partners Completes Cantilevered Steel Footbridge from Historic Albi Viaduct in France architecture-design
Ney & Partners has finished constructing a pedestrian and bicycle bridge in Albi, France, which extends from a 19th-century railway viaduct. This new structure links the…
Vancouver's First Supertall Skyscraper Inspired by Marine Biology Draws Mixed Reactions architecture-design
Henriquez Partners Architects has unveiled designs for three skyscrapers in Vancouver, including the city's first supertall structure. The tallest building will reach 1,033 feet…
Barcelona Named UNESCO-UIA World Capital of Architecture for 2026 with Extensive Program architecture-design
Barcelona has been designated as the UNESCO-UIA World Capital of Architecture for 2026, hosting the International Union of Architects World Congress from June 28 to July 4. The…
Social Housing Project in Mallorca Combines Local Materials with Sustainable Design architecture-design
A new architectural project in Santa Margalida, Mallorca, involves the construction of a building containing 10 social housing units alongside 10 multipurpose spaces. The…
Six Unbuilt Cultural Center Designs Merging Architecture with Natural Settings architecture-design
A collection of six unbuilt architectural proposals for cultural centers, submitted by the ArchDaily community, explores innovative integrations of landscape and public space.…
Contemporary Family Home Integrates Historic Log Structure on North Sea Coast architecture-design
In 2023, the architectural firm Hoem + Folstad Arkitekter completed a residential project known as The Prairie House, situated on a coastal plain near the North Sea. The design…
Acoustic Design Firm ECOcero Integrates Sustainability and Innovation in Contemporary Interior Solutions architecture-design
The Spanish firm ECOcero is transforming contemporary interior design by elevating acoustic considerations from technical afterthoughts to central design elements. The company…
Adjaye Associates Designs Kaloki Nyamai Studio in Karen, Kenya architecture-design
Adjaye Associates, led by architect David Adjaye, has completed the Kaloki Nyamai Studio in Karen, Kenya. The project, curated by Hadir Al Koshta, is a mixed-use architectural…
Nao Tamura Designs Sculptural Bookcase for Porro Furniture Brand architecture-design
New York designer Nao Tamura has created a new bookcase called 'Ryo' for the Italian furniture company Porro. The piece draws inspiration from Japanese culture, with its name…
Coldefy-led Team Wins Competition to Redevelop Budapest Brownfield into Ecological Urban District architecture-design
A consortium headed by French architecture firm Coldefy has been selected as the winner of a competition to create a masterplan for the Rákosrendező area in Budapest. The team…
Clab Architettura Designs Birch Plywood 'Living Machine' for Compact Italian Apartment architecture-design
Clab Architettura has created an innovative storage and living unit for a small apartment in Peschiera del Garda, Verona. The design studio developed a multi-functional structure…
Spotify Opens Immersive Listening Lounge in London Headquarters architecture-design
Spotify has launched a dedicated listening lounge at its London headquarters, designed as an acoustic space to showcase its lossless audio technology. The facility was created in…
Interior Design Draws Inspiration from Botanical Elements for Evocative Spaces architecture-design
Interior designers are increasingly drawing from botanical sources for inspiration in creating immersive environments. The current trend incorporates elements such as wildflowers,…
Casa Taliru: Multigenerational Residence in Bengaluru Designed by Wright Inspires architecture-design
Casa Taliru is a residential architectural project completed in 2025 in Bengaluru, India. Designed by the firm Wright Inspires, the 3,581 square foot house was created for a…
Architectural Innovations on Water: Adapting to Environmental Challenges architecture-design
An article published on April 3, 2026, explores floating architecture as a response to environmental pressures. Written by Susanna Moreira and Victor Delaqua, with translation by…
Las Vegas Park in Portoviejo Serves as Symbol of Post-Earthquake Renewal architecture-design
Las Vegas Park, an architectural project designed by Gustavo González Galarza, was completed in 2018 in Portoviejo, Ecuador. The park occupies 107,000 square meters along the…
Contemporary Residential Design by Philip Stejskal Architecture Completed in 2021 architecture-design
The Henville Street House, a residential architecture project, was designed by Philip Stejskal Architecture and finished in 2021. Curated by Miwa Negoro, the project features…
White House Ballroom Expansion Receives Planning Commission Approval Despite Legal Challenges architecture-design
The National Capital Planning Commission has approved the design for a proposed 90,000-square-foot Neoclassical ballroom addition to the White House. The project, initiated under…
Architectural Birdwatching Stations Worldwide Enhance Nature Observation architecture-design
Architects globally have designed specialized birdwatching stations that blend ecological sensitivity with innovative structures. These projects create spaces for observing…
Lake Flato and Structurecraft Unveil Curved DLT Pavilion at Oregon Timber Conference architecture-design
Architecture firm Lake Flato and engineering company Structurecraft have created an experimental pavilion using dowel-laminated timber (DLT) for the Mass Timber Conference in…
Historic Gilded Age Estate in New Jersey Listed for $10 Million architecture-design
A historic Gilded Age estate known as Tower Hill Farm in Middletown, New Jersey, has been listed for sale at $10 million. This marks the first time the property has been on the…
Dusit Le Palais Tu Hoa Hotel in Hanoi by Baumschlager Eberle Architekten architecture-design
The Dusit Le Palais Tu Hoa Hotel, designed by Baumschlager Eberle Architekten, is an architectural project in Hanoi, Vietnam, scheduled for completion in 2025. Curated by Hadir Al…
National Capital Planning Commission Approves White House Ballroom Project Despite Legal Halt architecture-design
The National Capital Planning Commission (NCPC) conducted a final vote on April 2, approving the White House East Wing Modernization Project, a $400 million initiative to…
O'Donnell + Tuomey Reveals Exterior of V&A East Museum in London Ahead of Opening architecture-design
The Dezeen Agenda newsletter recently highlighted the unveiling of the V&A East Museum's exterior in London, designed by the Irish architectural firm O'Donnell + Tuomey. This…
Gallerists Depart from Traditional White Cube Spaces for Alternative Architectural Designs architecture-design
A growing movement among contemporary art gallerists involves moving away from the standardized white cube exhibition model toward more unconventional architectural spaces. The…
Ravi Handa Designs Forest-Integrated Residence in Quebec Using Animal Trails as Guide architecture-design
Ravi Handa, an architect based in Montreal, has completed Maison du Lac Perdu, a single-story home in Wentworth-Nord, Quebec. The residence was developed by RHA, the firm Handa…
Nordic Office of Architecture Completes Oslo Government District Renovation After 2011 Attack architecture-design
Fifteen years after the July 22, 2011 terrorist attacks in Norway, the Nordic Office of Architecture (NOA) has completed renovation of three key government buildings in Oslo's…
Prudência Building Ground Floor Renovation Completed by Gui Paoliello Arquiteto architecture-design
The ground floor of the Prudência Building in São Paulo's Higienópolis neighborhood has undergone a comprehensive renovation completed in 2022. The architectural project was led…
Atelier Guo Adapts Historic Chinese Ancestral Hall into Cinema with Minimal Intervention architecture-design
Atelier Guo, a Shanghai-based architecture firm, has transformed the Cheng Family Ancestral Hall in Nanping Village near Huangshan, China, into a multifunctional cultural space…
New York Times Criticizes Paris's Montparnasse Tower Architecture architecture-design
The New York Times recently referenced a well-known joke about the Montparnasse Tower in Paris, highlighting its controversial architectural reputation. According to the American…
Tour Montparnasse Renovation Could Transform Parisian Symbol architecture-design
The renovation of the Tour Montparnasse and its esplanade is being proposed as a potential transformation of a widely criticized Parisian landmark into a civic asset. According to…
Bison Pedestal Systems Offer Adjustable Support for Elevated Outdoor Surfaces architecture-design
Bison Pedestal Systems, including the Level.It model, provide adjustable and durable foundations for rooftop decks, terraces, and other elevated outdoor areas. These systems are…
Jason Kuok Launches Koa Niseko Luxury Development in Japan's Hokkaido architecture-design
Jason Kuok, a developer with experience at Shangri-La Hotels and Resorts and Kerry Properties, has established his own luxury residential project called Koa Niseko in Japan's…
Patricia Urquiola Designs Maya Residences in Swiss Alps architecture-design
Designer Patricia Urquiola has completed the Maya Residences project in Andermatt, Switzerland, marking a significant architectural intervention in the Alpine region. The…

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