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MANUFACTURA Develops Bio-Based Construction Material Using Corn Waste and Robotic 3D Printing architecture-design
The design practice MANUFACTURA has created CORNCRETL, a sustainable building material composed of corn byproducts, recycled nejayote wastewater, and lime-based aggregates. This…
Pedro Henrique Arquitecto Completes Mimosa House with Central Courtyard Pool in Portugal architecture-design
Pedro Henrique Arquitecto has finished construction on Mimosa House, a single-family residence in Esmoriz, Portugal. The design centers around a circular courtyard pool that…
Brutalist Architecture Series Features New Delhi's First Inter-State Bus Terminal architecture-design
Bhawna Dandona authored an article on the Maharana Pratap Inter-State Bus Terminus (ISBT) in New Delhi's Kashmere Gate area as part of the Brutalist India series. The terminal,…
DesignWanted Features Ori Umbrella as Innovative Smart Frameless Design architecture-design
DesignWanted has highlighted the Ori Umbrella, a frameless smart design product. The article presents it as a futuristic personal item that challenges conventional perceptions of…
Moa Moa Pasta Club Opens in Ho Chi Minh City with Design Inspired by Pasta Making architecture-design
The Lab Saigon has designed Moa Moa Pasta Club, a new restaurant located in a historic apartment building in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. The interior design integrates culinary…
Austrian Power Giants: Animal Sculpture Power Lines Proposed for Grid Expansion architecture-design
A collaborative design initiative proposes installing electricity transmission structures shaped as animal sculptures across Austria's nine federal states. The project, named…
Sesc Opens New Cultural Center in São Paulo's Parque Dom Pedro II in June architecture-design
São Paulo will inaugurate a new Sesc cultural center in Parque Dom Pedro II in June 2026. This facility represents the 26th Sesc unit in greater São Paulo and is notable for being…
New Public Library in Saint-Adolphe-d'Howard Aims to Modernize Cultural Services and Address Environmental Challenges architecture-design
A recently opened public library in Saint-Adolphe-d'Howard, Canada, has been designed with multiple objectives. The facility seeks to update cultural offerings for the…
Contemporary Residential Development Transforms Post-Industrial Site in Bydgoszcz architecture-design
A new residential neighborhood called Nowy Port is being developed in Bydgoszcz, Poland. The project transforms a former industrial area in the city's central district into a…
Agrosemillas Office Architecture Designed for Industrial Scale Over Human Proportions architecture-design
The Agrosemillas office building is situated within an agroindustrial landscape where design priorities are shaped more by large-scale vehicles, logistical infrastructure, and…
Architectural Design Blends Structure with Natural Landscape in Villa Lago Project architecture-design
The Villa Lago architectural project in La Moraleja proposes a design that integrates the building with its garden environment. The concept emphasizes maximizing the perimeter…
Paul&Albert Design Sculptural Cabinet for Citizen Engagement in Assen architecture-design
Dutch design duo Paul&Albert have created a sculptural cabinet for the municipality of Assen in the Netherlands. The piece, called the Front Door Cabinet, organizes tools used for…
TROP Designs Multilevel Courtyard Landscape for Shenzhen Residential Complex architecture-design
Landscape architecture firm TROP has completed Yanlord The Park, a residential courtyard project in Shenzhen, China. The design transforms a constrained ground plane between…
El Departamento Designs Nude Project's Berlin Flagship Store Inspired by 1970s Nightlife architecture-design
Architecture studio El Departamento has created the Berlin flagship store for streetwear brand Nude Project, drawing inspiration from the city's 1970s nightclub culture. Located…
Pelli Clarke & Partners Designs Bamboo-Inspired Urban District in Yibin, China architecture-design
The American architecture firm Pelli Clarke & Partners has completed a masterplan for a new urban district adjacent to the Yibin high-speed railway station in Sichuan Province,…
The Melange Studio Designs Gully Labs' First Physical Store in New Delhi with Street-Inspired Interiors architecture-design
The Melange Studio, an Indian architecture firm, has completed the inaugural retail location for sneaker brand Gully Labs in New Delhi's Panchsheel Park neighborhood. The…
Casa Naman Hospitality Concept Opens in Rome with Three Apartments Overlooking Piazza di Spagna architecture-design
Casa Naman, a new hospitality concept, has launched in Rome with three apartments offering views of Piazza di Spagna and the Spanish Steps. The property was redesigned by Milanese…
Ramdane Touhami's Retail Design Philosophy Emphasizes Craft and Authenticity architecture-design
Designer Ramdane Touhami, known for creating numerous retail environments such as the Officine Universelle Buly 1803 perfume shops, prioritizes meticulous craftsmanship, attention…
Suki+Partners Creates Interactive Fabric Installation for Wedding in Yangzhou architecture-design
The design studio Suki+Partners has realized an interactive outdoor installation titled 'Playground' for a wedding celebration at the Canal Sanwan Hotel in Yangzhou, China.…
Chicago Architecture Firm Vinci Hamp Architects Focuses on Historic Preservation and Contemporary Design architecture-design
Vinci Hamp Architects (VHA) is a Chicago-based architectural studio established in 1995 by John Vinci and Philip Hamp. The firm is dedicated to enhancing the built environment…
Hennebery Eddy Architects: Sustainable Design Firm with Pacific Northwest Roots architecture-design
Hennebery Eddy Architects is an architecture firm established in 1992 by Timothy Eddy and Stephen Hennebery in Portland, Oregon, where it remains headquartered. The practice…
Javier Gavín Architecture Studio: Spanish Firm Blending Tradition with Contemporary Design architecture-design
Javier Gavín Arquitectura is an architecture studio established in 2022 by Javier Gavín Balda, operating from offices in Huesca and Barcelona. The practice handles both new…
Doro Designs Hybrid Terrace Theatre for Sritej Bhatt in Ahmedabad architecture-design
Architecture firm Doro has created a Terrace Theatre for Sritej Bhatt in Ahmedabad, Gujarat. The structure serves as a unique hybrid space that blends domestic and institutional…
Eden Oxman Explores Sustainable Architecture Through AI-Enhanced Multispecies Design architecture-design
Designer Eden Oxman proposes an architectural approach where buildings function as ecosystems rather than merely minimizing environmental harm. The concept integrates artificial…
Docomomo Ibérico to Host 2027 Congress in Madrid Focusing on Modern University Architecture architecture-design
The Docomomo Ibérico Foundation has approved a proposal from the Official College of Architects of Madrid to host its fourteenth biennial congress in Madrid in late June and early…
Approved Residential Development with Park-and-Ride Facility in Warsaw's Kabaty District architecture-design
The Warsaw municipal council has approved a residential development project in the Kabaty district, designed by architecture firm WWAA. The project will replace a former Tesco…
Jasper Morrison Designs Utilitarian Outdoor Collection for Hay architecture-design
Designer Jasper Morrison has created a collection of outdoor accessories for Hay, featuring practical items such as a striped canvas hammock, folding seats, a stainless steel…
Extrastudio Completes Contemporary Terraced Housing Project in Parede, Portugal architecture-design
The architecture firm extrastudio has completed a residential development in Parede, Portugal, featuring seven terraced houses. The project, commissioned by ARO Spaces, was…
Virtual Colloquium on Indigenous Architecture Focuses on Peruvian Plant Fiber Traditions architecture-design
The 55th Virtual Colloquium on Indigenous Architecture in the Americas will take place on March 16, 2026, organized by ARQA, the New Indigenous Architecture Colloquium, the…
Francesco Borromini: Baroque Architect's Geometric Innovations and Rivalry with Bernini architecture-design
Francesco Borromini (1599-1667), originally named Francesco Castelli, was a Swiss-born architect who became a key figure in Baroque Rome. Born in Bissone on Lake Lugano, he came…
Zaha Hadid Architects Faces Legal Ruling on Foundation Payments architecture-design
A British court has determined that Zaha Hadid Architects is not required to make indefinite payments to the Zaha Hadid Foundation. The decision involves the architectural firm…
St Albans Cathedral Lady Chapel Features Victorian Sculptor's Botanical Stonework architecture-design
The Lady Chapel at St Albans Cathedral in Hertfordshire contains distinctive stone carvings created during a Victorian-era restoration. The chapel's walls feature detailed…
Xolve Branding Creates Comprehensive Identity for Vietnamese Wellness Brand Beinbe architecture-design
Xolve Branding developed a complete brand architecture for Beinbe, a Vietnamese functional food company focused on inner beauty. The Ho Chi Minh City studio approached the project…
REBUILD 2026 Forum to Address Urban Regeneration Through Building Rehabilitation architecture-design
The REBUILD 2026 event, Europe's largest building innovation gathering, will host a Rehabilitation Forum focusing on transforming urban renewal approaches. Scheduled for March…
Milano's Sormani Library to Be Repurposed as Cultural Hub After BEIC Opens architecture-design
The Milan city council has approved a policy directive ensuring that Palazzo Sormani, home to the historic Biblioteca Sormani, will retain a cultural function after the library…
New Retirement Home Design in Nový Bydžov Replaces Former Orchard Site architecture-design
A new retirement home has been designed in Nový Bydžov, Czech Republic, on land previously used as an orchard next to a hospital. The architectural project creates four separate…
Woodland Community Library Project Advances Regional Library District Services architecture-design
The Woodland Community Library initiative marks a significant development for the Fort Vancouver Regional Library District, enhancing services for its expanding local population.…
Deceuninck's Sustainable Window Design Initiative architecture-design
Deceuninck is developing window designs focused on sustainability, aiming to create products that positively impact the environment. The initiative emphasizes that meaningful…
Xolve Branding Reimagines Chateau Dalat Wine Packaging with Cultural Typography architecture-design
Xolve Branding has redesigned the packaging for Chateau Dalat, Vietnam's most recognized wine brand, for Ladofoods. The project avoids simplification, instead translating cultural…
Sagrada Familia to Unveil World's Tallest Church Tower on Gaudí Centenary architecture-design
A new tower at the Sagrada Familia in Barcelona will be inaugurated on the 100th anniversary of architect Antoni Gaudí's death, marking a milestone in the ongoing construction of…

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