The Architecture/Design category dives into the realm of building, interior, and industrial design, as well as urban planning and landscape architecture. It features aesthetically pleasing and functional design elements, innovative architectural projects, and evolving urban development strategies. It showcases how architects and designers shape our world and enhance our experiences.
An aerial view reveals the pavilion’s ellipsoidal concrete shell, punctured by a circular oculus that brings daylight into the interior chamber. Architecture: OMA / Shohei Shigematsu. Photograph: Rafael Gamo At Casa Wabi in Mexico, Shohei Shigematsu, head of OMA’s New York office, handed the design brief to a living organism and let the mushroom answer […]
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At the base of Mount Ulia in San Sebastián, a building rises from the sloping terrain like a geological formation. Vertical copper-toned fins ripple across its façade, echoing the coastal cliffs beyond…
The glazed entrance pyramid aligns the museum to the Giza axis, drawing visitors into the Grand Hall. Credit: Grand Egyptian Museum. Tutankhamun’s five thousand treasures debut as a complete collection, making this the cultural pilgrimage of the century After more than two decades of meticulous planning and relentless effort, the Grand Egyptian Museum has opened
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Foster + Partners completes 235,500-square-meter terminal that combines Cambodian cultural heritage with passive cooling and natural daylight strategies Phnom Penh’s newest landmark has officially opened its doors, heralding a new era for Cambodia. Techo International Airport, a masterpiece by the acclaimed British architectural studio Foster + Partners, signifies a pivotal moment for the nation’s infrastructure
The Future Life Village pavilion at Expo 2025 Osaka, designed by KOMPAS. Photography by Yohei Sasakura From reclaimed wasteland to living ecosystem, Future Life Village transforms temporary exhibition space into an experimental model for harmonious coexistence. On Yumeshima, an artificial island born from decades of landfill in Osaka Bay, an unlikely transformation has unfolded. What
Heatherwick Studio reveals its Thailand debut with Hatai, a lantern-inspired development transforming Bangkok’s Silom district. Image credit: Devisual How Heatherwick Studio’s lantern inspired towers aim to soften Bangkok’s hard edged business district through cultural craft and climate responsive design Bangkok’s Silom district bristles with glass towers and concrete blocks beneath an intense tropical sky. Into
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In December this year Abu Dhabi will open the long awaited Zayed National Museum designed by British studio Foster + Partners. Conceived as a monument to the late Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan, the founding father of the UAE, the museum…
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Sometimes the most profound transformations begin with breaking things apart. In Copenhagen’s modern district of Ørestad, acclaimed architecture firm BIG (Bjarke Ingels Group) is preparing to do exactly that. They will crack open pristine pavements and polished surfaces…
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A revolutionary idea took root among the blossoms at this year’s RHS Chelsea Flower Show in London. It was a garden that thinks. Known as the Avanade Intelligent Garden, the creation was more than just an award winning display; it was a glimpse into the future of our cities…
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In the heart of Sharjah, UAE, a revolutionary urban vision is taking shape, one that redefines how we think about city living in the 21st century. The newly announced masterplan for Khalid Bin Sultan City, designed by the renowned Zaha Hadid Architects…
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