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Design
fromArchDaily
1 day ago

Cultural Centers Beyond the Building: 6 Unbuilt Projects Integrating Landscape

Cultural centers are evolving to reflect diverse architectural explorations and redefine public institutions' roles in various contexts.
#architecture
Renovation
fromArchDaily
11 hours ago

Infante House / Blaanc

The project in Lisbon reinterprets a 1950s building, balancing modern needs with respect for its original modernist design.
Design
fromwww.archdaily.com
1 day ago

Kaloki Nyamai Studio / Adjaye Associates

The studio in Karen is designed to harmonize with its environment, emphasizing introspection, production, and a dialogue with nature.
SOMA, SF
fromArchitectural Digest
2 days ago

Inside the New Museum's Long-Awaited Addition, Designed by OMA

OMA designed a glass-covered tower that integrates with an older building, featuring a complex atrium and stairway, creating a unique architectural experience.
LA real estate
fromArchDaily
3 days ago

Real House / HK Associates Inc

Real House transforms an introverted site into a family home that captures dramatic views of the Sonoran Desert and Santa Catalina mountains.
Renovation
fromArchDaily
11 hours ago

Infante House / Blaanc

The project in Lisbon reinterprets a 1950s building, balancing modern needs with respect for its original modernist design.
Design
fromwww.archdaily.com
1 day ago

Kaloki Nyamai Studio / Adjaye Associates

The studio in Karen is designed to harmonize with its environment, emphasizing introspection, production, and a dialogue with nature.
Fashion & style
fromElite Traveler
15 hours ago

The Underrated Status Clue? It's Sitting by Your Sink

Aesop's hand wash has become a symbol of aesthetic literacy, influencing home decor and luxury branding beyond traditional markers of wealth.
Upper West Side
fromRobb Report
1 day ago

Danish Architect Thomas Juul-Hansen on Shaping West Chelsea's Next Chapter

550 West 21st Street is a new 22-story condominium in West Chelsea, designed to fit harmoniously within its architectural context.
fromFast Company
1 day ago

The architecture world just got its second union

This contract, the second in the industry, sets a standard for workers at Sage and Coombe and beyond, according to Architectural Workers United, which has been instrumental in organizing efforts.
NYC startup
Environment
from99% Invisible
1 day ago

Service Request #4: How Does the Grid in Phoenix Work? - 99% Invisible

Phoenix's extreme summer heat underscores the critical importance of a reliable electrical grid for survival.
fromPhilosophynow
3 days ago
Philosophy

The Collective City

Islamic philosophy invites plurality and coexistence, emphasizing the importance of dialogue and the acceptance of error in understanding.
Education
fromArchDaily
3 days ago

Designing Coexistence: Meet the Winners of the First Edition of ArchDaily Student Project Awards

ArchDaily launched the Student Project Awards to recognize and support emerging architectural talent and innovative ideas from students worldwide.
Arts
fromColossal
2 days ago

A Line of Mural Wallpapers from Astek Celebrates 'Eterna Nouveau'

Astek's Eterna Nouveau wallpaper collection brings Art Nouveau floral designs indoors for those without garden space.
#sustainability
Brooklyn
fromBrownstoner
2 days ago

Brooklyn Creative Reuse Opens at Industry City

Brooklyn Creative Reuse provides affordable art materials and creative classes while promoting sustainability by keeping art supplies out of landfills.
Environment
fromNature
5 days ago

How buildings and cities can be aligned with life

Buildings currently harm the environment, but regenerative design can restore ecological systems and reduce waste through nature-inspired strategies.
Brooklyn
fromBrownstoner
2 days ago

Brooklyn Creative Reuse Opens at Industry City

Brooklyn Creative Reuse provides affordable art materials and creative classes while promoting sustainability by keeping art supplies out of landfills.
Environment
fromNature
5 days ago

How buildings and cities can be aligned with life

Buildings currently harm the environment, but regenerative design can restore ecological systems and reduce waste through nature-inspired strategies.
fromdesignboom | architecture & design magazine
2 days ago

how lachlan turczan reshapes matter by bending light and water in atmospheric installations

Lachlan Turczan's practice sits in the space between physics, optics, and environmental art, as he works with lasers, water, mist, and custom-built lenses to produce sculptures made entirely from light.
Berlin music
Artificial intelligence
fromArchDaily
4 days ago

What Architects Expect From AI Tools in 2026

Artificial intelligence is increasingly integrated into architectural practice, enhancing design workflows and creative possibilities for firms worldwide.
fromArchDaily
4 days ago

Fundacio Mies van der Rohe Presents "Transnational Narratives," a Documentary on Six South Asian Women Architects

The documentary, created by Dr. Igea Troiani, Dr. Mamuna Iqbal, artist and researcher Paula Roush, and filmmaker Rime Tsujino, brings visibility to the experiences of six architects of South Asian origin.
Women in technology
#cultural-architecture
Design
fromPsychology Today
5 hours ago

The Future of Brain Health Is Architecture

The built environment significantly influences mental health, mood, and performance, with neuroscience guiding design for improved well-being.
#home-renovation
Remodel
fromApartment Therapy
8 hours ago

A "Closed-Off" Living Room Becomes a Bright, Dreamy Oasis

Homeowners transformed a dark, closed-off living room into a bright, open-concept space by removing wallpaper and knocking down a wall.
Renovation
fromArchitectural Digest
1 day ago

They Needed a House That Could Host Everything, From Fundraisers to Playdates

The renovation transformed a 1920s home into a functional space for hosting diverse events and improving daily livability.
Arts
fromwww.amny.com
2 days ago

Grimanesa Amoros and the architecture of illumination

Light is a powerful force in art, transcending culture and language, and is essential to understanding perception and truth.
fromArchDaily
1 week ago

Architectures of the Gaze: 25 Viewpoints for Experiencing the Landscape

Viewpoints are structures designed for observing the landscape from elevated positions. They act as devices that organize the gaze and establish a direct relationship between the body and the territory.
Philosophy
Remodel
fromApartment Therapy
7 hours ago

An Interior Designer's Loft Has a $71 "Secret" and It's the Most Chic Clutter Solution

A chic mood board can be created inexpensively using just five items, making it a practical solution for displaying inspiring visuals.
Arts
fromThe New Yorker
4 days ago

The New Museum Returns, but Humans Are Left Behind

The exhibition explores humanity's struggle against technology through diverse multimedia installations and thought-provoking artworks.
#home-design
Design
fromwww.archdaily.com
1 day ago

Flipmod / Ambit Narrative Design (A.N.D)

Flipmod is a modular shading system designed for public spaces in subtropical cities, promoting climate responsiveness and public engagement.
Renovation
fromArchDaily
1 day ago

Off the Mainland: Floating Architecture Projects Redefining the Built Environment

Floating architecture adapts to water levels, using buoyant materials and anchoring systems to address environmental challenges in coastal regions.
Renovation
fromArchDaily
1 day ago

Kengo Kuma & Associates Present Site-Specific Installation "Earth | Tree" at Copenhagen Contemporary

Kengo Kuma's Earth | Tree installation in Copenhagen blends timber, brick, and light, embodying a responsive architectural approach.
fromFlowingData
1 day ago

Ballroom design, many notes

The ballroom design features impractical elements like a stairway to nowhere and fake windows, emphasizing a focus on flashiness over functionality.
Renovation
Renovation
fromRemodelista
1 day ago

Maison Louis Carre by Alvar Aalto, Revisited by In Common With

Maison Louis Carré is Alvar Aalto's only realized building in France, embodying his total work of art philosophy.
Design
fromDesign Milk
1 day ago

OUTSIDERS Investigates the Space Between Society and Solitude

Modern design challenges conventional public seating to enhance social interaction and presence in urban spaces.
Renovation
fromArchDaily
2 days ago

Youth Commons / Studio RE+N

A neglected rooftop in Songyang County transforms into a vibrant community commons despite initial design flaws and lack of facilities.
fromArchDaily
1 day ago

Coldefy Leads Winning Masterplan to Transform Budapest Brownfield into Rewilded Urban District

The regeneration plan includes over 10,000 apartments, new transportation links, and commercial and civic spaces, forming a comprehensive urban redevelopment strategy aligned with 15-minute city principles.
Renovation
Renovation
fromArchDaily
2 days ago

Designed Comfort, Purchased Comfort: Passive Design and Air Conditioning in Hong Kong

Widespread reliance on air conditioning has significantly altered architectural design incentives, particularly in Hong Kong.
#furniture-design
fromThe Architect Elevator
2 months ago

The Mighty Metaphor

The Architect Elevator is a metaphor-in reality, the company leadership may be sitting on the same building floor as you; my car metaphors could fill an entire book; and " Architecture is Selling Options " has become the anchor of many architecture keynotes. So, at least my world of architecture is full of metaphors.
Software development
fromArchDaily
3 days ago

The Illusion of Lightness: Designing Civic Voids for Public Life

The original intent of pilotis was to create a sense of lightness that would allow circulation and light to flow beneath a structure, but contemporary requirements render thin columns insufficient for large-scale civic projects.
Renovation
Media industry
fromArchDaily
2 months ago

An Architecture of Care: ArchDaily's Direction for 2026

ArchDaily embraced recalibration and renewed editorial purpose to clarify responsibilities and meaningfully support architecture amid social, environmental, and cultural transformation.
Design
fromYanko Design - Modern Industrial Design News
4 days ago

Biomimetic Architecture Reaches New Heights With This Bird-of-Paradise Yoga Space - Yanko Design

Thilina Liyanage's architecture translates animal gestures into functional designs, exemplified by the Rifle Bird Yogashala inspired by the Victoria's riflebird's courtship display.
Design
fromDesign Milk
2 days ago

A Chromatic Counterpoint to Quiet Luxury

A Long Island home embraces color as a joyful design principle, transforming minimalism into a vibrant, uplifting environment that promotes happiness.
Design
fromArchDaily
4 days ago

14 Major Museum Projects Currently in Progress Around the World

Numerous museum projects are being developed globally, reflecting a shift towards cultural institutions as public spaces for education and civic engagement.
Design
fromwww.archdaily.com
5 days ago

Messa House / UP2DATE architects

Messa House is a 350-square-metre retail space in Almaty, Kazakhstan, designed to provide a quieter shopping experience.
fromwww.archdaily.com
5 days ago

Forest Toilet A & B / Ja-Sheng Chen Architects + Fa+p

The design of Forest Toilet A emphasizes the importance of integrating architecture with the natural environment, ensuring that the structure complements the existing landscape rather than disrupts it.
Design
Design
fromwww.archdaily.com
5 days ago

Red Bridge Cabin / Wiki World + Advanced Architecture Lab

The 'Red Bridge Cabin' is an eco-friendly wooden cabin in Yuancheng Cultural Park, emphasizing historical preservation and natural integration.
Remodel
fromArchDaily
1 month ago

The Day of Launching / Practice on Earth + ARC Z Architects

An installation reactivates Fuxing Island's historic shipyard slipway by honoring its axis, scale, memory, and launching role rather than only upgrading its facade.
fromArchDaily
2 weeks ago

Spaces That Feel Back: How Buildings Respond to Human Behavior

Decades of research in environmental psychology and building science reveal that indoor conditions can profoundly affect human health and behavior. Lighting influences circadian rhythms and sleep patterns. Air quality impacts cognitive performance and respiratory health. Temperature and acoustics shape comfort and concentration.
Renovation
Renovation
fromArchDaily
2 weeks ago

Transforming a Concrete Shell into a Wooden Interior Shaped by the Sea

A Mediterranean harbor house renovation transforms a raw concrete shell into a material-driven interior that echoes maritime atmosphere through spatial organization, natural materials, and carefully controlled views of the surrounding landscape.
Design
fromwww.archdaily.com
1 month ago

Architecture as a Platform: What Makes a Building Evolve?

Architecture increasingly adopts product design principles, prioritizing operational clarity, performance, and scalability over novelty, making buildings accountable for functionality and consistent user experience.
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