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Pavillon des Jardins: New Pavilion in Palazzo Farnese Garden Uses Recycled Roman History architecture-design
In Rome's Palazzo Farnese gardens, a new structure named Pavillon des Jardins has been constructed utilizing recycled materials that reflect the building's historical…
David Chipperfield to Design New Muzej Lah in Bled, Slovenia architecture-design
The Muzej Lah, a new contemporary art museum in Bled, Slovenia, will open in summer 2026. Designed by Pritzker Prize-winning architect David Chipperfield, the 5,000-square-meter…
Legendary Hotel Gabrielli in Venice reopens July 2025 after restoration architecture-design
The legendary Hotel Gabrielli in Venice reopens on July 9, 2025, as a five-star property under Starhotels Collezione. Located on Riva degli Schiavoni with views of San Giorgio…
Tan Street: nuovo hub gastronomico e culturale asiatico a Torino architecture-design
A Torino, vicino alla Stazione di Porta Nuova, ha aperto Tan Street, un hub gastronomico e culturale dedicato all'Asia. Il progetto è firmato da Velvet Studio, laboratorio…
V&A East Storehouse: nuovo museo-deposito firmato DS+R a Londra architecture-design
Il V&A East Storehouse, un museo-deposito di 16.000 m², sarà inaugurato il 31 maggio 2025 al Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park di Londra, progettato da Diller Scofidio + Renfro. Questo…
UAE Pavilion at Venice Architecture Biennale Explores Greenhouses in the Desert architecture-design
The UAE Pavilion at the 19th Venice Architecture Biennale, open until November 23, 2025, presents "Pressure Cooker," a project curated by architect and scholar Azza Aboualam. The…
OSA: Venice's former military infirmary becomes civic urban regeneration lab architecture-design
In Venice, the OSA (Osservatorio Sant'Anna) project is transforming the former military infirmary of the Sant'Anna complex into a shared civic space through participatory…
Castelfalfi: A Tuscan Borgo Diffuso as a Model of Sustainable Tourism architecture-design
Castelfalfi, a medieval borgo between Florence and Pisa, has been transformed into a sustainable tourism destination by Indonesian businessman Sri Prakash Lohia, who invested over…
Elena Granata: urbanist calls for radical choice in city transformation architecture-design
In an interview with Artribune, urbanist Elena Granata, who serves as a professor at Politecnico di Milano and is the vice president of the Scuola di Economia Civile, expresses…
24 ORE Cultura Opens First art&design24 Concept Store at Milan Central Station architecture-design
24 ORE Cultura, the publishing arm of Gruppo 24 ORE, has opened its first concept store outside a museum at Milan Central Station. Located on the upper floor at track level, the…
Ca' Santa Marta in Milan to Reopen in 2026 After Restoration architecture-design
Ca' Santa Marta, a historic residential building in Milan's Cinque Vie district, will reopen in 2026 following a conservative restoration that began in 2024. The project, led by…
Venice Architecture Biennale 2025 Explores Adaptation and Interdisciplinary Collaboration architecture-design
From 10 May to 23 November 2025, Carlo Ratti will oversee the 19th International Architecture Exhibition titled 'Intelligens. Natural. Artificial. Collective,' which will include…
Notable Pavilions at the 2025 Venice Architecture Biennale architecture-design
The 2025 Venice Architecture Biennale features several national pavilions addressing environmental themes. France presents an outdoor installation by Dominique Jakob and Brendan…
National Gallery London Unveils Renovated Sainsbury Wing for Bicentennial architecture-design
The National Gallery in London has completed the first phase of a major renovation of its Sainsbury Wing, reopening the entrance on May 10, 2025. Designed by Selldorf Architects…
100architects' Wired Scape: A Fluorescent Playground in Guangzhou architecture-design
100architects, an international architecture and design studio, has completed Wired Scape, a public playground in Guangzhou, China. The design is inspired by the surrounding…
Norman Foster and Porsche Present Gateway to Venice’s Waterway at Biennale Architettura 2025 architecture-design
At the 2025 Venice Architecture Biennale, architect Norman Foster and Porsche design chief Michael Mauer unveiled 'Gateway to Venice’s Waterway,' a 37-meter installation at the…
Vatican Pavilion at 2025 Architecture Biennale to become new cultural space in Venice architecture-design
The Holy See's Pavilion at the 19th International Architecture Exhibition of La Biennale di Venezia, titled Opera Aperta, will be housed at the Complesso di Santa Maria…
Brera Design Apartment opens to public after Design Week exclusivity architecture-design
The Brera Design Apartment, previously exclusive to Design Week, is now open to the public by appointment from May 2 to 25 at Via Palermo 1, Milan. Designed by Giorgia Zanellato…
Nacione™™ Creates Visual Identity for São Paulo's Renovated Pacaembu Stadium architecture-design
The branding agency Nacione™™ developed a comprehensive visual identity system for São Paulo's historic Pacaembu stadium following its renovation and rebranding as Mercado Livre…
Guendalina Salimei curates Italy Pavilion at 2025 Architecture Biennale with TERRÆ AQUÆ architecture-design
Guendalina Salimei, founder of Rome-based Tstudio, won a two-phase public call issued by the Direzione Generale Creatività Contemporanea del MiC in October 2024 to curate the…
Pirelli's Milan HQ: Design, AI, and the Future of Tires architecture-design
In Milan's Bicocca district, Pirelli has revitalized a former industrial site into a center for research and culture, located next to Bicocca degli Arcimboldi. Founded in 2008,…
Billur Eda Bilgi Designs Playful Academic Branding for Manhattan's Public School 9 architecture-design
So, Billur Eda Bilgi teamed up with The Working Assembly to create a new look for Public School 9 in Manhattan. They wanted something that balances a serious academic vibe with a…
Hans Ulrich Obrist to Lead Jury for 2025 Venice Architecture Biennale architecture-design
The jury for the 19th International Architecture Exhibition of La Biennale di Venezia, curated by Carlo Ratti, has been revealed. Leading the jury as president is Hans Ulrich…
Dulwich Picture Gallery's £5M Open Art Project Adds Land Art and Children's Pavilion architecture-design
The Dulwich Picture Gallery, the UK's first public art museum when it opened in 1817, is undergoing a £5 million transformation called Open Art. The project focuses on the…
Boha Glass Notes Trends in Luxury Hotel Design and Art Integration architecture-design
Boha Glass, a provider of glass art and lighting, reports on current trends in luxury hotel interior design. The company notes a shift away from minimalist aesthetics and a…
Bologna's ex-church becomes circus school after restoration architecture-design
The former Church of San Barbaziano in Bologna, designed by architect Pietro Fiorini in 1608, has been restored and will house a circus academy for 15 years. The restoration,…
Hong Kong's Vertical Urbanism: Density, Housing Crisis, and Speculation architecture-design
Hong Kong, home to 7 million residents within 1,115 km², ranks among the most densely populated cities globally, averaging 28,000 individuals per km² and soaring to over 56,000 in…
Urban Greenery Strategies to Combat Heat Islands in Cities architecture-design
Urban heat islands, a phenomenon where cities experience higher temperatures than surrounding rural areas, are being addressed through vegetation-based strategies. Factors like…
True Agency Creates Welcoming Brand Identity for Noi Café in Chisinau architecture-design
True agency, based in Chisinau, developed the branding and visual identity for Noi café, which translates to 'us' or 'beside us.' The design emphasizes warmth and community…
Tiffany & Co. opens art-filled Milan flagship in Palazzo Taverna architecture-design
In Milan, Tiffany & Co. has inaugurated its largest store in Europe, situated in Palazzo Taverna, spanning more than 1,200 square meters. This neoclassical structure, constructed…
Middle Eastern Pavilions at the 2025 Venice Architecture Biennale architecture-design
Running from May 10 to November 23, 2025, the 19th International Architecture Exhibition in Venice showcases pavilions from the Middle East that emphasize environmental…
Danish Pavilion at 2025 Venice Architecture Biennale to Display Ongoing Renovation as Exhibition architecture-design
The Danish Pavilion at the 19th Venice Architecture Biennale in 2025, titled 'Build of Site,' will present its renovation process as part of the exhibition. Architect Søren…
ABBY Museum Opens in Flemish Abbey, Blending Contemporary Art with History architecture-design
The ABBY museum, a new contemporary art and design space, opened in early April 2025 within the Groeninge Abbey complex in Kortrijk, Belgium. Designed by Barcelona-based studio…
Brian Clarke's monumental stained glass 'Concordia' installed at Bahrain Airport architecture-design
British artist Brian Clarke has completed 'Concordia', one of the world's largest stained glass artworks, installed last week at Bahrain International Airport. Spanning…
French Pavilion Presents Outdoor Installation at 2025 Venice Architecture Biennale architecture-design
At the 2025 Venice Architecture Biennale, the French Pavilion is closed for renovation, leading to an ephemeral outdoor installation titled 'Vivre avec/Living with' in the…
Carlo Scarpa's Brion Tomb: A Postwar Architectural Masterpiece in Northern Italy architecture-design
The Brion Tomb, designed by architect Carlo Scarpa, stands as his final architectural achievement in San Vito d'Altivole, Italy. Commissioned in 1969 by Onorina Brion Tomasin in…
Carlo Ratti Designs Essential Torch for Milan-Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics architecture-design
Carlo Ratti, curator of the upcoming 19th Venice Architecture Biennale (opening May 10), has designed the Olympic and Paralympic torches for the Milan-Cortina 2026 Winter Games.…
Alfonso Bialetti and the Moka pot: a design icon born from laundry architecture-design
Alfonso Bialetti (1888-1970), an Italian entrepreneur from Montebuglio, Novara, patented the Moka coffee maker in 1933, revolutionizing coffee culture. After emigrating to France…
Biennale Architettura 2025 Unveils Public Programme GENS with Workshops and Conferences architecture-design
The Venice Architecture Biennale of 2025, under the direction of Carlo Ratti and themed "Intelligens. Natural. Artificial. Collective," is set to commence on May 10, 2025, lasting…
Campeggi Reissues Vico Magistretti Designs at Torre al Parco for Milan Design Week 2025 architecture-design
During Milan Design Week 2025, Italian furniture manufacturer Campeggi presents the Collezione Vico, a reissue project dedicated to designer Vico Magistretti (1920–2006). The…

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