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Milan’s Conca De Amicis project to create new neighborhood with Roman amphitheater park architecture-design
A new urban district called Conca De Amicis is taking shape in Milan, centered on the PAN – Parco Anfiteatro Naturale, a 100,000-square-meter archaeological park built around the…
SoBA Architects completes The Bloom Box, a transformable cafe-florist in Kunshan architecture-design
SoBA Architects has launched The Bloom Box, a 40-square-metre café and florist in Kunshan, China. This eye-catching yellow structure features facades that can slide open during…
Lunar Tower observation structure opens in Hainan mangrove reserve with moon-inspired design architecture-design
The Lunar Tower, an observation structure standing 33.5 meters tall, has been finalized by the Architectural Design & Research Institute of South China University of Technology…
Lisbon Architecture Triennale 2025 Explores the 'Weight' of Cities architecture-design
The 7th Lisbon Architecture Triennale, named 'How heavy is a city' and overseen by the Territorial Agency (Ann-Sofi Rönnskog and John Palmesino), is set to continue until December…
JFK's New Terminal One to Feature Immersive Art Installations by Seven Artists architecture-design
New York's JFK Airport will gradually unveil its new Terminal One, a $9.5 billion initiative set to replace the 1998 facility, between 2026 and 2030. This terminal is expected to…
Verona's 12 Apostoli restaurant reveals layers of history with Patricia Urquiola redesign architecture-design
The 12 Apostoli restaurant in Verona, Italy, one of the country's oldest eateries, has undergone a renovation by designer Patricia Urquiola. Founded as an osteria 275 years ago,…
Wang Shu and Lu Wenyu to Lead 2027 Venice Architecture Biennale architecture-design
The 20th Venice Architecture Biennale in 2027 will be led by Chinese architects Wang Shu and Lu Wenyu, who co-founded Amateur Architecture Studio. This event is set to take place…
Zaha Hadid Architects designs curved waterfront stadium in Guangzhou's Nansha district architecture-design
The Greater Bay Area Sports Centre, a curved stadium and sports facility, has been designed by Zaha Hadid Architects and is situated in a waterfront park within Guangzhou's Nansha…
Milan's Palazzine Liberty assigned to REDO SGR, ex-Macao space to become cultural hub architecture-design
The Municipality of Milan has assigned the Palazzine Liberty complex in Viale Molise to REDO SGR SpA, led by Fabio Carlozzo, for redevelopment. The complex, built in the late…
Zaha Hadid Architects unveils Greater Bay Area Sports Centre in Guangzhou architecture-design
Zaha Hadid Architects has finished the Greater Bay Area Sports Centre in Guangzhou, China. This impressive complex covers a 70-hectare waterfront park in the Nansha area. It…
Mario Botta to Complete Rome's Galleria Nazionale Ala Cosenza After 50 Years architecture-design
After five decades of delays, the Ala Cosenza wing of Rome's Galleria Nazionale d'Arte Moderna e Contemporanea (GNAMC) is finally being completed. The €15 million project, funded…
Linehouse completes Ink Ink Market in Shanghai with translucent PTFE facade architecture-design
Linehouse, an architecture firm, has just completed the Ink Ink Market, a three-story food hub located in Shanghai, China. Spanning 1,790 square meters, the building boasts a…
Firenze's Manifattura Tabacchi: 70% of Urban Regeneration Complete architecture-design
The Manifattura Tabacchi regeneration in Florence has reached 70% completion, with key milestones in 2025 including the opening of an aparto residence with 520 beds and a 4,000…
Venice Architecture Biennale 2025 Reports Strong Attendance and Educational Engagement architecture-design
The 2025 Venice Architecture Biennale concluded with 298,000 total visitors, a 5% increase from 2023, including 17,584 during pre-opening. The International Exhibition featured…
23 Degrees Design Shift's Antriya: A Moat-Protected Weekend Home in Hyderabad architecture-design
The architectural firm 23 Degrees Design Shift from India has finalized Antriya, a weekend residence featuring five bedrooms, located near Hyderabad for a family spanning multiple…
Global Museum Boom: New Cultural Hubs Open from Cairo to Taipei in 2025 architecture-design
The cultural scene saw significant transformation in 2025 with several museum inaugurations. In Cairo, the Grand Egyptian Museum, crafted by Heneghan Peng Architects, made its…
How&How Designs Tactile Brand Identity for Sustainable Fiber Company Everbloom architecture-design
Design studio How&How has created a visual identity for Everbloom, a company that transforms organic waste into regenerated high-performance fibers. The identity avoids typical…
Renesa's The Sanctum in Punjab centers on circular water courtyard architecture-design
The Sanctum, a residence spanning 1,115 square metres, has been finalized by the Indian architecture firm Renesa in Amritsar, Punjab. Situated on a three-acre plot, the house…
AROYA Cruises Launches Ship with 2,600 Commissioned Artworks Celebrating Saudi Heritage architecture-design
Launched in 2023 by Cruise Saudi, AROYA Cruises boasts an impressive onboard art collection comprising 2,600 commissioned pieces that celebrate Saudi Arabian culture, arranged…
BLUE Architecture Studio and Southeast University transform Yangzhou's Guangling district into a 40-room hotel complex architecture-design
So, there’s this new hotel complex called Jiangnan House Yangzhou Guangling in the historic downtown area of Yangzhou, China. It was designed by BLUE Architecture Studio along…
Teatro Nazionale di Firenze to Reopen After 40 Years Following Restoration by Marco Casamonti architecture-design
Architect Marco Casamonti, through his firm Archea Associati, has restored the historic Teatro Nazionale in Florence, which had been abandoned since the 1980s. Acquired for €2…
Asif Khan transforms Soviet-era Tselinny Cinema into Kazakhstan's first contemporary culture center in Almaty architecture-design
Asif Khan, an architect, has reimagined the old Tselinny Cinema in Almaty into Kazakhstan's inaugural contemporary culture center. Originally constructed in 1964, this Soviet-era…
Next Design Perspectives 2025: Longevity, Language, and New Worlds architecture-design
The seventh iteration of Next Design Perspectives, hosted by Fondazione Altagamma and Triennale Milano, explored design as a means to comprehend contemporary issues. The event…
Progetto Pola Opens in Rome Merging Visual Arts and Architecture architecture-design
On November 17, Progetto Pola, a new cultural initiative resulting from the partnership between Spazio Taverna and morettiarchitettura, will debut in the Nomentano district of…
Suzhou Museum of Contemporary Art by BIG to Open in 2026 with 'Materialism' Exhibition architecture-design
The Suzhou Museum of Contemporary Art, created by Bjarke Ingels Group alongside Arts Group and Front Inc, is scheduled to open in 2026 near Jinji Lake in Suzhou. Spanning 60,000…
Atelier Tao+C Designs Blue Bottle Coffee Cafe with Tent-like Canopies on Shanghai's West Bund architecture-design
Interior studio Atelier Tao+C has completed a new Blue Bottle Coffee cafe on Shanghai's West Bund waterfront, featuring distinctive wooden canopies that create an outdoor…
Onoaa Studio designs minimalist Shanghai showroom for Sigma photography brand architecture-design
Chinese design firm Onoaa Studio has completed a 500-square-metre showroom in Shanghai for Japanese photography equipment manufacturer Sigma, established in 1973. The minimalist…
Architectural Association's MA in History and Critical Thinking: A Transdisciplinary Program architecture-design
The Architectural Association (AA) offers a twelve-month postgraduate program called the MA in History and Critical Thinking (HCT), which examines architecture through historical,…
Boha Glass Facilitates Architectural Glass Art Collaborations Worldwide architecture-design
Boha Glass operates as an intermediary service connecting architects, interior designers, and art commissioners with glass artists globally for custom installations. Founded in…
Cino Zucchi: Copying as Creative Act in Architecture architecture-design
Architect Cino Zucchi, founder of CZA, challenges the obsession with originality in contemporary architecture. In a lecture titled "Copycat. Empathy and Envy as Form Makers" at…
Donato Bramante's Renaissance Masterpiece: The Tempietto di San Pietro in Montorio architecture-design
Donato Bramante designed the Tempietto di San Pietro in Montorio in Rome around 1502. Commissioned by the Catholic Monarchs of Spain, Ferdinand and Isabella, the small structure…
Bellissimo Studio Creates Visual Identity for Lavazza's Sustainable Tablì Coffee System architecture-design
In November 2025, the Turin-based design studio Bellissimo developed the visual identity for Lavazza's new Tablì coffee system. The product was first presented during Milan Design…
Atelier Xi completes sculptural AYDC Public Art Centre in Guiyang with three cave-inspired pavilions architecture-design
Atelier Xi has finalized the AYDC Public Art Centre located in Guiyang, China, which comprises three pavilions adorned with stone, set within a landscaped park. This project has…
Studio Labics Architects Share Their Vision for Rome's Future architecture-design
In a video interview, architects Maria Claudia Clemente and Francesco Isidori of Studio Labics discuss their vision for Rome, blending contemporary design with historical memory.…
AAN Architects Designs Glass-Walled Indoor Skatepark in Shanghai's Xuhui District architecture-design
Moreprk Skyline, an indoor skatepark offering sweeping views of Shanghai, has been finalized by AAN Architects in the Xuhui District. This venue spans the third and fourth levels…
Bahrain Wins Golden Lion at 2025 Venice Architecture Biennale Amid Varied Middle Eastern Presentations architecture-design
Bahrain secured the Golden Lion for best national participation at the 19th Venice Biennale of Architecture, marking its second win after 2010. The pavilion, titled 'Heatwave',…
Zaha Hadid Architects' Yidan Center Reaches Structural Completion in Shenzhen architecture-design
Zaha Hadid Architects has revealed images of the Yidan Center, a high-rise building that has reached its highest structural point in Shenzhen. The structure will serve as the…
TypeCampus and Zetafonts Launch Global Fight for Kindness 2025 Typographic Poster Gallery architecture-design
The online gallery for Fight for Kindness 2025 has been unveiled, showcasing a worldwide array of typographic creations that delve into themes of empathy and inclusion through…
Boha Glass Establishes New Division for Architectural Glass Art Collaborations architecture-design
Boha Glass has introduced an Architectural Glass Art Division to serve architects, interior designers, and private clients seeking custom glass installations. The gallery, with…
Zaha Hadid Architects Unveils Silk-Inspired Footbridge in Hangzhou architecture-design
Zaha Hadid Architects has revealed the Grand Canal Gateway Bridge, a pedestrian and cyclist structure in Hangzhou, China. The steel tied-arch bridge, set to open later this year,…

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