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Four Emerging Architecture Firms Making Sensitive Urban Impacts architecture-design
Emerging architecture firms are making a significant impact on communities through their innovative strategies. Among these is Studio Anand Sheth, located in San Francisco, which…
Centro Cultural Val d'Oust by Atelier 56S: A New Public Hub in Brittany architecture-design
The Centro Cultural Val d'Oust, designed by Atelier 56S, is a 575 m² public facility located at the intersection of the church square, Rue Jules Ferry, and a public landscaped…
Girard Throw Returns in Three New Patterns from Archival Designs architecture-design
MillerKnoll has unveiled three new variations of the iconic Girard Throw Blanket, first created by artist Alexander Girard in the 1960s for Braniff International Airways. This…
ADC & Tuneu: Designing Atmosphere-First Hotels and Clubs architecture-design
Aaron David Clarke and Marta Tuneu, founders of the interior design studio ADC & Tuneu, are profiled in a Designer of the Day feature. The studio, with bases in London and…
MAKER architecten's YIMBY Project: Sustainable Urban Infill and Community-Focused Design architecture-design
MAKER architecten has introduced YIMBY (Yes In My BackYard), an initiative that transforms an existing neighborhood through sustainable urban infill, adaptable housing, and…
The World's 10 Most Beautiful Museum Buildings: From the Louvre to Abu Dhabi architecture-design
A listicle from TheCollector showcases ten museums renowned for their architectural significance. The Louvre, a public institution since 1793, incorporated I.M. Pei's iconic glass…
The Act of Quad's Mumbai Apartment Evokes Kerala Backwaters with Green Flooring and Curved Walls architecture-design
The Act of Quad, a studio located in Mumbai, has finalized the renovation of 'A Borrowed Memory,' a multi-generational apartment drawing inspiration from Kerala's lily pads. The…
Berlin Museum Rebrand Draws on U-Bahn and Currywurst Typography architecture-design
The Berlin museum known as Stiftung Stadtmuseum has undergone a transformation, now being called Berlin Museum, a change designed by the Berlin-based studio Stan Hema. Set to…
Sliding Partitions: Conditional Domestic Space in East and Southeast Asia architecture-design
A new article by Jonathan Yeung, published on ArchDaily on August 6, 2026, explores the role of sliding partitions in contemporary domestic architecture, particularly in East and…
IwamotoScott Architecture Unveils Chengdu Pavilion for Future Science City architecture-design
The Chengdu Pavilion, designed by IwamotoScott Architecture, is set to become a key exhibition area in the Chengdu Future Science and Technology City, which is taking shape in…
Shenzhen Bay Culture Square by MAD and Dorte Mandrup's PLACE Exhibition: This Week in Architecture architecture-design
This week's architectural updates focus on the fusion of cultural environments with public areas. In Nanshan, MAD Architects has finalized the Shenzhen Bay Culture Square, which…
CRA-Carlo Ratti Associati Unveils Kinetic Canopy Prototype for Modena's Former Hospital architecture-design
A seven-meter triangular model has been installed in Piazza Sant'Agostino in Modena, Italy, previewing a kinetic roof designed by CRA-Carlo Ratti Associati for the AGO Modena…
Valari Studio Restores Apulian Masseria into Contemporary Home architecture-design
In the countryside of Fasano, Italy, Valari Studio has completed the restoration of Masseria Ficazzella, a historic Apulian farmhouse transformed into a contemporary private…
Harvest Moon Table: Local Biomaterials from 40-Mile Radius of Canterbury architecture-design
Architect Charles Holland, academic Catharine Rossi, and design studio Local Works have created Harvest Moon, a table fabricated entirely from materials and tools sourced within a…
Le CiNey Opens in Paris: Former Bricorama Transformed into Cultural and Solidarity Hub architecture-design
In northern Paris, the rehabilitation of a former Bricorama store on Boulevard Ney has given rise to Le CiNey, a new cultural and solidarity space. Designed by architect Olivier…
Hand vs. Machine: 10 Architectural Projects Explore Workmanship of Risk architecture-design
In 1968, furniture designer and RCA professor David Pye published 'The Nature and Art of Workmanship,' distinguishing between 'workmanship of risk' and 'workmanship of certainty.'…
Sticky Studio's Mucho Gusto Branding: Tactile Packaging for Beverages architecture-design
Sticky Studio has designed a tactile branding and packaging system for Mucho Gusto, a beverage brand. The identity is built around physical print art, bold typography, and simple…
Cambra Buró's Plinth House: A 3,000 m² Travertine Residence on Kuwait's Coast architecture-design
Completed in 2025, the Plinth House (La Casa Plinto) is a 3,000-square-meter single-family residence located on the coast of Abu Al Hasaniya, Kuwait. Designed by the architectural…
IGArchitects' Interlaced Wall Restaurant Renovation in Tokyo architecture-design
IGArchitects, led by Masato Igarashi and Yuuki Yazaki, has completed the renovation of a restaurant interior within a commercial building, transforming a single floor into a…
Vari Architects Transforms Rooftop into aa Market in Chongqing architecture-design
Vari Architects has completed aa market, a lifestyle market located on the rooftop of an industrial park in Chongqing, China. The project, initiated by the architects themselves…
Norton Motorcycles and Foster + Partners Unveil Modular Retail Pavilion architecture-design
Since its revival under Indian ownership by TVS Motor Company in 2020, Norton Motorcycles has joined forces with Foster + Partners to introduce an innovative retail concept.…
Berlin's ICC conference centre to be revived by nine architecture studios architecture-design
A group of nine architecture and engineering firms is working on redeveloping Berlin's Internationales Congress Centrum (ICC), which was first opened in 1979 by Ralf Schüler and…
Sensory Design and Digital Convergence in Entertainment Architecture architecture-design
Modern entertainment architecture focuses on spatial organization to shape the feelings of visitors. An article from ARQA examines how aspects like lighting, sound, and layout…
VIII Congreso Internacional Pioneros de la Arquitectura Moderna Española: Integración en el entorno architecture-design
In May 2026, the VIII Congreso Internacional Pioneros de la Arquitectura Moderna Española will take place, organized by the Fundación Alejandro de la Sota, alongside the…
Christopher Nolan's The Odyssey: A Tectonic Tribute to Cinematic Architecture architecture-design
The latest issue of Glocal Design Magazine, the 89th edition titled 'Visionarias del espacio', showcases the work of 15 Mexican architects and designers, featuring collectible…
Malin+Goetz Founders Rebuild 200-Year-Old Hudson Valley Home After Fire architecture-design
Beauty entrepreneurs Andrew Goetz and Matthew Malin, founders of the skincare brand Malin+Goetz, have rebuilt their 200-year-old home in the Hudson Valley after it was devastated…
Pierre Yovanovitch Unveils Beauregard Collection and Discusses Design Philosophy architecture-design
Pierre Yovanovitch, a French designer who has operated a Paris atelier since 2001, is set to unveil Beauregard, a fresh collection of furniture and lighting, on May 14 at the…
Galerie's Object Edit: Wearstler, Bouroullec, Mous, Yakusha, and Girard Launch New Designs architecture-design
Galerie Magazine's Object Edit highlights five new design launches. Kelly Wearstler's ninth collection for Ann Sacks, Treillage, features six-inch square tiles inspired by garden…
NOA's La Perla Nightclub in Merano Centers on Glass-Enclosed Madonna Shrine architecture-design
The NOA studio, located in Bolzano, has finalized the design of La Perla, a nightclub situated within a historic vault in Merano, Italy. This 300-square-meter underground venue…
NABOA Tulum: A Luxurious Retreat Where Architecture and Nature Converge architecture-design
In the lush landscape between the jungle and the Caribbean, NABOA Tulum offers a unique hospitality experience that redefines luxury as calm, intimacy, and connection with nature.…
ACE Mentor Chicago and Human Scale Complete Community Garden in Pilsen architecture-design
High school students in Chicago's Pilsen area transformed the La Huerta Roots and Rays community garden as part of ACE Mentor Chicago's Design/Build Program, which began in May…
Bona Nova: Digital Revival of Andrzej Heidrich's 1971 Typeface architecture-design
Mateusz Machalski has unveiled Bona Nova, a digital interpretation of Andrzej Heidrich's typeface from 1971. This initiative honors Heidrich, renowned for his work on Polish…
Barde + vanVoltt Renovates Brutalist Penthouse in Mexico City architecture-design
In the Escandón neighborhood of Mexico City, Barde + vanVoltt has completed the renovation of a 300-square-meter penthouse, reinterpreting brutalist architecture with warmth,…
Detroit I-75 Highway Cap Feasibility Study Complete, $300M Plan Unveiled architecture-design
The Downtown Detroit Partnership (DDP) has finalized a feasibility study for a proposed $300 million highway cap over portions of the I-75 freeway situated north of downtown…
DA BUREAU's Inflated Orange Volumes Define IYKYK Smash Burger in Yerevan architecture-design
In 2024, DA BUREAU finalized the interior design and visual branding for IYKYK, the inaugural smash burger establishment in Yerevan. Spanning 100 square meters, this project…
Eleven US architecture preservation battles from Dulles Airport to Kanye West's Malibu house architecture-design
A summary outlines eleven controversial battles over architectural preservation in the United States, ignited by proposals to construct on Eero Saarinen's Dulles International…
Casa Praça by Felipe Hess Arquitetos: Three Blocks and Patios in Jardim Paulistano architecture-design
Casa Praça, designed by Felipe Hess Arquitetos, is a residential project completed in 2023 in Jardim Paulistano, São Paulo. The house is organized into three blocks interspersed…
17 Essential Zaha Hadid Buildings: A Guide to the Queen of the Curve's Masterpieces architecture-design
Architectural Digest has published a curated list of 17 buildings by the late architect Zaha Hadid, highlighting her most significant and visually striking works. Hadid, known as…
SYITREN RM1 Transparent CD Player Keeps Album Art in Motion architecture-design
The RM1 CD player from SYITREN revolutionizes music playback by showcasing the disc. Its innovative design incorporates a clear acrylic frame, with the CD secured to a hub that…
Second White's VtoV 2000 Concept Rethinks Electric Scooter for Urban Mobility architecture-design
In 2023, the South Korean design firm Second White introduced the VtoV 2000, a conceptual electric scooter intended for Hyundai. This initiative examines the potential evolution…

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