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Neom, Masdar, Songdo: The Unfinished Dream of the Perfect City architecture-design
The article examines the gap between utopian visions of future cities and their real-world outcomes, focusing on projects like Neom, Masdar City, Songdo, and Forest City. Neom, a…
Ikea's 'Konstrunda' Collection Brings Art into Homes with 22 Pieces by Seven Designers architecture-design
Ikea has unveiled its latest collection, 'Konstrunda,' featuring 22 unique items crafted by seven diverse artists. Launching on August 12, the new lineup includes furniture,…
OFFICEUNTITLED Transforms Santa Monica Office Floor into School After Palisades Fire architecture-design
Following the 2025 Palisades Fire that destroyed Village School, a 300-student elementary school in Santa Monica, the school partnered with the City of Santa Monica and…
Handcrafted Surfaces: Imperfection, Texture, and Craft in Contemporary Chinese Interiors architecture-design
In contemporary Chinese interiors, craftsmanship is increasingly valued for how materials are joined and relate to each other, countering the uniformity favored by digital…
Travel's Enduring Role in Shaping Architectural Thought architecture-design
In the 18th and 19th centuries, travel through European cities like Rome, Paris, Venice, and Florence was considered essential to the education of newly graduated architects. With…
Sauerbruch Hutton and Studio Gang Win Competition to Redesign German House in New York architecture-design
Sauerbruch Hutton, in partnership with Studio Gang, has been selected to revamp the German House in New York following an international competition held by the Federal Republic of…
KAAN Architecten Completes Matchbox, a Wooden Mixed-Use Building in Eindhoven architecture-design
Matchbox, a wooden mixed-use structure in Eindhoven's Strijp-S district, has been finalized by KAAN Architecten. This building serves as a tranquil landmark on the site of the…
Semana de arquitectura: terremoto en Colombia, torres de OODA y SOM, y más architecture-design
En el ámbito de la arquitectura esta semana, Colombia sigue llevando a cabo labores de rescate tras el sismo de 7.4 de magnitud. La UNESCO celebró días internacionales dedicados a…
Kii designs SR Ice Cream Miyakojima with limestone counter and melting stools architecture-design
Japanese architecture studio Kii has completed SR Ice Cream Miyakojima, an ice cream shop and cafe on Miyakojima Island in Okinawa Prefecture, Japan. The interior features a pink…
Tonewood Acoustic Studio Branding by Matthew Corseuil architecture-design
Matthew Corseuil has designed a comprehensive visual identity for Tonewood, an acoustic wood craft studio. The branding system, showcased on Behance, integrates rich timber tones,…
NAQI & Partners' TiTi's House: Stacked Volumes on a Narrow Ho Chi Minh City Plot architecture-design
NAQI & Partners has finalized the construction of TiTi's House in Ho Chi Minh City's bustling District 10. This four-story dwelling, designed for a young couple and their three…
Andreas Angelidakis' Evia Home: A Folly Between Bungalow and Pagan Cave architecture-design
Greek artist Andreas Angelidakis has designed a 'folly' home on the island of Evia, which he describes as 'something between a Palm Springs bungalow and a pagan cave.' The…
Davidov Architects merges midcentury house and 1990s apartments into cohesive Australian family home architecture-design
In Caulfield North, Melbourne, Davidov Architects has finalized the LDS II Residence, which combines a midcentury home with a 1990s apartment for a family of six, situated on Boon…
Hungary's Architectural Shift: From Socialist Planning to Slow Reuse architecture-design
An article authored by Diogo Borges Ferreira, released on ArchDaily on August 13, 2026, delves into the transformation of Hungary's architecture, transitioning from the…
HYAN Renovates 1970s Wooden House into Studio in Hayama architecture-design
Japanese architecture firm HYAN has completed the renovation of a deteriorated 1970s wooden house in the hills of Hayama, Kanagawa, transforming it into the residence and studio…
Pablo Luna Studio Designs Lotus-Inspired Wellness Facility in Bali architecture-design
The Lotus Shala Wellness Facility, a 125-square-meter creation by Pablo Luna Studio, is set for completion in 2026. Inspired by the lotus flower, its design emphasizes…
Oriana: Live-Fire Cooking and Art in Nolita architecture-design
In Nolita, New York, Chef Andy Quinn and wine director Cedric Nicaise, both seasoned alumni of Daniel Humm's Eleven Madison Park, have launched Oriana. Housed in a 19th-century…
Tianfu Fusion Research Center by CSWADI: A Circular Design for Nuclear Science architecture-design
The Tianfu Fusion Research Center, designed by CSWADI (China Southwest Architectural Design and Research Institute), is a 38,000 m² office building completed in 2026 in Chengdu,…
Martin Gelber's Brentwood Home, a Late Modernist Gem, Lists for $3.75M architecture-design
A distinctive modernist home crafted by architect Martin Gelber is currently listed for $3.75 million in Los Angeles's Crestwood Hills area. Completed in 1978, this…
ATLANTÍA: Teresa Táboas Veleiro's Talk Now Online architecture-design
The audiovisual piece featuring Teresa Táboas Veleiro's complete intervention at the ATLANTÍA meeting, held on June 18 at the Náutico de San Vicente do Mar, is now available…
Katey Sagal and Kurt Sutter's Hollywood Hills Home: Red Walls and Guitars as Art architecture-design
Katey Sagal and Kurt Sutter, known for their roles in 'Married with Children' and 'Sons of Anarchy', have collaborated with designer Vanessa Alexander to create an eclectic…
atelier ba.le Completes Timber Civic Center and Hotel-Restaurant in Bellevue, Switzerland architecture-design
The Bâtiment communal et auberge-restaurant Port-Gitana has been finalized by the Basel-based atelier ba.le in Bellevue, Switzerland, situated along the shores of Lake Geneva.…
Hospital del Mar Phase 2 Expansion by PINEARQ and Brullet-De Luna architecture-design
The Phase 2 expansion of Hospital del Mar, which spans 27,286 square meters, was completed in 2025 in Barcelona. This project, crafted by PINEARQ and Brullet-De Luna Arquitectes,…
Rethinking Housing: Designing for Changing Relationships Beyond the Nuclear Family architecture-design
A designboom feature examines how contemporary architecture can accommodate evolving household structures, moving beyond the nuclear family model. The article traces the…
Clayton Korte completes Corten steel barn for Cayucos winery in California architecture-design
Clayton Korte, a Texas-based architecture firm, has designed a 4,315-square-foot barn clad in Corten steel for storing vineyard equipment at a winery located in Cayucos,…
Tivoli Gardens Opens Hikari, a Japanese-Themed Zone in Copenhagen architecture-design
Tivoli Gardens in Copenhagen has unveiled Hikari, a 2,000 sq m area themed around Japan, marking its most significant investment in almost 200 years. Situated under the Dæmon…
KPF at 50: A Legacy of Urban Architecture and Shared Leadership architecture-design
Kohn Pedersen Fox (KPF) marks its 50th year, reflecting on its journey since its establishment in 1976 by Eugene Kohn, William Pedersen, and Sheldon Fox. The firm, which employs…
Beyer Blinder Belle's Miramar Opens in Inwood, Delivering 698 Apartments architecture-design
A new residential development named Miramar has been inaugurated on West 206th Street in Inwood, Manhattan. Spanning 770,000 square feet, this project is among the initial…
Gurgel D'Alfonso Arquitetura Renovates São Paulo Apartment Matisse architecture-design
The Apartamento Matisse, a 360-square-meter residence in the Moema neighborhood of São Paulo, Brazil, has undergone a complete renovation led by architects Caio D'Alfonso and…
Hérault Arnod's Paris Housing Complex Redefines Collective Living architecture-design
In the western Parisian suburb of Rueil-Malmaison, Hérault Arnod Architectures has completed a 92-unit housing complex that challenges the French preference for single-family…
DIIR Reopens Madrid's Casa AMR Around a Restored Courtyard architecture-design
The renovation of Casa AMR, a private residence located in a protected area of central Madrid, has been finalized by the Madrid-based studio DIIR. This 120-square-meter (1,292 sq…
Eames Pavilion System: Modular Architecture by Kettal and Eames Office architecture-design
Kettal has collaborated with the Eames Office to launch the Eames Pavilion System, an innovative architectural approach inspired by Charles and Ray Eames. This new system,…
Stylus Architects' Etta House: A Masterclass in Angular Extension Design in South London architecture-design
Stylus Architects, based in London, has finalized Etta House, a residential extension in south London that modernizes the traditional Victorian terraced house extension. Situated…
Avery Dennison Releases Environmental Product Declarations for Architectural Window Films architecture-design
Avery Dennison has released detailed Environmental Product Declarations (EPD) for its range of architectural window films, which include verified information on the environmental…
Slur House: Yohei Ikai's Annex Connects Old and New Tokyo Homes architecture-design
In the suburbs of Tokyo, architect Yohei Ikai from icai architects has finalized the Slur House, a 30-square-meter extension to a family home that is 15 years old. The name…
UCLA Architecture Students Propose Modular Housing for LA Wildfire Recovery architecture-design
The UCLA Architecture and Urban Design department has presented student initiatives tackling urban challenges, such as modular housing solutions for communities impacted by the…
Sodzil House by Esencial Studio Preserves Yucatán's Henequen Heritage architecture-design
Sodzil House, designed by Esencial Studio, is a 435 m² residential project completed in 2025, located near Hacienda Sodzil Norte in Yucatán, Mexico. The architects, Sebastián…
Barcelona's Hospital Sant Pau: Art Nouveau Masterpiece Designed for Healing architecture-design
Designed by Catalan architect Lluís Domènech i Montaner, the Hospital Sant Pau in Barcelona is the world's largest Art Nouveau complex, created with the belief that beautiful…
Santiago Bertotti's 120 m² Studio: Honest Materiality and Collaborative Design architecture-design
The architecture and interior design studio of Santiago Bertotti spans 120 m², showcasing the building's original features by leaving the ceiling bare and maintaining the…
HNTB unveils 18,000-seat Dallas Stars arena in Plano, Texas architecture-design
Architecture firm HNTB has revealed plans for a new arena in Plano, Texas, designed to accommodate 18,000 spectators as the permanent venue for the NHL's Dallas Stars. This arena…

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