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AA Danto unveils new porcelain tile collections at 3 Days of Design architecture-design
Japanese brand AA Danto will launch new porcelain tile collections at the 3 Days of Design festival, created in collaboration with Swedish architect Claesson Koivisto Rune…
NCPC Advances Trump's Triumphal Arch Plan Despite Public Outcry architecture-design
The National Capital Planning Commission (NCPC) voted 9-1 on June 4 to advance conceptual plans for President Donald Trump's proposed triumphal arch in Washington, DC, following…
2026 WOW!house Showhouse Opens at Design Centre Chelsea Harbour architecture-design
The fifth edition of WOW!house has opened at Design Centre Chelsea Harbour in London, running through July 2, 2026. The immersive showhouse, founded by Claire German, features…
Snøhetta moves NYC HQ to former Dumbo cardboard factory architecture-design
Architecture studio Snøhetta has relocated its New York City headquarters to Dumbo, Brooklyn, converting the top floor of a former cardboard manufacturing warehouse at 55…
Paulo Moreira Architects Transforms Security Shelters in Johannesburg architecture-design
In Stjwetla, Johannesburg, Paulo Moreira Architects has completed two prototype 'Safety Shelters' (Refugios de seguridad) that reimagine the traditional guard booth. The project…
Henning Larsen unveils Toronto Rail Yards mixed-use neighborhood on active railyard architecture-design
Henning Larsen has unveiled plans for an ambitious mixed-use development at the Toronto Rail Yards, situated over a functional railyard in the Fashion District. Covering six acres…
Turf Hues Expands Acoustic Color Palette at NeoCon 2026 architecture-design
Turf has introduced 10 new tones for its Hues palette during NeoCon 2026, held at the Turf Design Experience Center, Suite 10-1048. The expansion brings the total collection to 42…
Jonathan Groff and Leyden Lewis Design a Canoodle-Friendly Sofa for Greenwich Village Apartment architecture-design
Tony Award-winning actor Jonathan Groff collaborated with AD100 designer Leyden Lewis to furnish his tailor-made Greenwich Village apartment. The project centered on creating a…
Design Army Rebrands Gold House with Timeless, Colorful Identity architecture-design
Design Army has created a new brand system for Gold House, the non-profit founded in 2018 to connect and promote Asian and Pacific Islander communities. Moving beyond the overused…
AD PRO Hosts Business Growth Month for Architecture Firms architecture-design
AD PRO, a professional network from Architectural Digest, is launching 'Grow Your Business Month' in July 2024. The initiative gathers industry thought-leaders to discuss best…
Manchester School of Architecture showcases shard-like natural history museum and other student projects architecture-design
The BA (Hons) Architecture programme at the Manchester School of Architecture displayed various student projects, including Benson Tsai's 'The Shards: A Natural History Museum in…
Yabu Pushelberg and Stellar Works Debut Timothy Collection at 3daysofdesign architecture-design
The Timothy Dining Collection, designed by Yabu Pushelberg in partnership with Stellar Works, is set to launch at the 3daysofdesign event from June 10 to 12 in Copenhagen.…
New ASTM F3561 Standard for K–12 School Security Design architecture-design
A new ASTM standard, F3561, addresses forced-entry resistance of fenestration systems after simulated active shooter attacks in K–12 schools. Unlike ballistic-resistance tests, it…
Jansen America launches eight new EPDs for North American steel products architecture-design
Jansen America has introduced eight new Environmental Product Declarations (EPDs) for the North American market, covering its steel facade and fenestration systems. The…
Ace & Tate Opens New Berlin Store with S-P-A-C-E Design architecture-design
A new store has been launched by Ace & Tate in Berlin-Schöneberg, located at Akazienstraße 22. The design of the retail space was created in collaboration with the Amsterdam-based…
Motorola Nursery's S1soother: Emotional Design for Caregiving architecture-design
Tej Chauhan, a British industrial designer, has developed the S1soother for Motorola Nursery, a gadget that combines a dimmable night light with calming sounds and lullabies to…
NM3 Furnishes Saro and Rita's Milan Apartment with Custom Design architecture-design
NM3 has furnished the Milan apartment of Saro and Rita in the Porta Romana district, preserving original features like graniglia flooring, wooden windows, and high ceilings. The…
Bacteria-Grown Mimmik Tile Launched by Front and Biomason architecture-design
Dutch sustainability platform Front and biotechnology company Biomason have launched Mimmik, a low-carbon floor tile strengthened by bacteria. Claimed to be the first industrially…
Wes Anderson-coded Czech guesthouse restored from near collapse architecture-design
Oblouková 171, a historic townhouse in Žatec, Czech Republic, has been meticulously restored by architects Jan and Barbora Hora of Ora after eight years of work. The building,…
Architectural Digest's 9 Best Bathroom Chairs for 2026 architecture-design
Architectural Digest has compiled a selection of the top nine bathroom chairs for 2026, highlighting designs that merge practicality with style. These chairs are adaptable,…
Contemporary Art Finds Home in 14th-Century Tuscan Estate La Porrona architecture-design
The historic La Porrona estate in the hills of Montalcino, Tuscany, is being transformed into a venue for contemporary art under owner Pino Brusone and landscape architect Peter…
Studio Amos reimagines basketry with oversized furniture and lighting architecture-design
Studio Amos, a design collective, pushes traditional basketry techniques into new territory by creating oversized furniture and lighting. Their work features supersized scale,…
OFFICE Kersten Geers David Van Severen reclads Brussels office with aluminum tube facade architecture-design
In Brussels' European Quarter, the office building at Rue Montoyer and Rue de la Science has undergone a major renovation by OFFICE Kersten Geers David Van Severen. This project…
Atelier 008 Transforms 1960s House into Meditative Retreat in Slovakia architecture-design
Atelier 008 has completed the transformation of a fragmented 1960s house in Harmónia, Slovakia, into a meditative retreat. The project, led by architect Jan Kukula, involved…
UNFOLD Pavilion: Demountable Fan-Shaped Aluminum Structure by Unknown Surface Studio architecture-design
Unknown Surface Studio has designed UNFOLD, a demountable exhibition pavilion for Aluframe in Bangkok, Thailand. The fan-shaped aluminum structure rethinks temporary architecture…
Knoll Launches Konzert Modular Office Furniture by Paolo Dell'Elce architecture-design
Knoll has launched Konzert, a modular office furniture collection created by Italian designer Paolo Dell'Elce. This system is designed to achieve a seamless look in private…
Studio Weave's Maida Hill toilet block sparks debate over its patchwork stone facade architecture-design
A public toilet block designed by Studio Weave in London's Maida Hill area has divided readers on Dezeen. The structure, built from stone salvaged from a demolished office…
Gordie Howe International Bridge nears opening with sculptural design by Erik Behrens architecture-design
The Gordie Howe International Bridge, connecting Detroit, Michigan and Windsor, Ontario, is nearing its official opening. Designed by architect Erik Behrens with engineering by…
Casa Gavión: Introspective Contemporary Home by AR Arquitectos in 2026 architecture-design
Casa Gavión, a contemporary residence designed by AR Arquitectos, spans 405 square meters and prioritizes the flow of movement within its spaces. Spearheaded by architects…
MAC Panamá selects Palma + Taller TO for new museum building architecture-design
Palma and Taller TO, two Mexican architectural firms, have been chosen to create the new Museo de Arte Contemporáneo de Panamá (MAC Panamá) building after an international…
Brasília and Chandigarh: Two Modernist Utopias Compared architecture-design
An article on ArchDaily examines Brasília (Brazil) and Chandigarh (India), two cities built from scratch between the 1950s and 1960s, separated by over 14,000 kilometers but…
Ready-Mixed Finishes Overtake Dry Powder in Construction architecture-design
The construction finishing sector is transitioning from dry powder fillers mixed on-site to ready-mixed compounds produced in factories, primarily for enhanced quality and…
Audi Nuvolari: Limited-Edition Hybrid Supercar Revives Brand's Performance Heritage architecture-design
Audi has unveiled the Nuvolari, a limited-edition hybrid supercar limited to 499 units, named after racing driver Tazio Nuvolari. The car produces 1,001 PS from a…
Copenhagen's Nordhavn Harbor Transforms into Sustainable Urban Laboratory architecture-design
Copenhagen's Nordhavn district, located 4 km from the city center, began its transformation from an industrial harbor into a sustainable urban model in 2008. Eighteen years later,…
Marina Tabassum's Movable Serpentine Pavilion with Ginkgo Tree Unveiled in London architecture-design
Architect Marina Tabassum from Bangladesh has unveiled the 2025 Serpentine Pavilion in London's Kensington Gardens. The design features a giant pill-shaped capsule that is…
HASSELL + REX + Richards and Spence Design 205 North Quay in Brisbane architecture-design
Located in Brisbane, Australia, 205 North Quay is a 73,000 m² office complex crafted by REX and Richards and Spence, with interior design by HASSELL. Slated for completion in…
Friedmann & Versace Design La Galerie Salon at Hôtel Barrière Fouquet's Paris architecture-design
La Galerie, a new social salon designed by Friedmann & Versace, has opened at Hôtel Barrière Fouquet's Paris, the first hotel on the Champs-Élysées to receive Palace designation…
M Space's Glass Pavilion: A Contemporary Meditation Hall in Bangkok architecture-design
M space has completed the Glass Pavilion, a contemporary meditation hall located on the roof garden of Wat Dhammamongkol Thawonbun Nantawihan in Thailand. Designed by lead…
Magritte's Pipe Becomes a Functional Chair in Taekhan Yun's Design architecture-design
Designer Taekhan Yun has created "This Is Not a Chair," a seating object that takes the form of René Magritte's iconic pipe from "The Treachery of Images." The project explores…
Australia's Best Apartment Designs for 2026: A Photo Essay architecture-design
The Guardian showcases 20 exemplary apartment renovations across Australia, highlighting innovative design solutions that prioritize sustainability, flexibility, and heritage…

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