The 25th edition of the Days of Oris (Dani Orisa) will take place on June 27 and 28, 2025, at the Vatroslav Lisinski Concert Hall in Zagreb. Marking a significant milestone in the region’s architectural calendar, the festival continues its mission of fostering exchange among leading architects, designers, urban planners, and cultural thinkers from across […] More
The Alpine village of Mulegns became the site of a dramatic reveal on May 20, 2025, as the White Tower, known locally as Tor Alva, was officially unveiled. Designed by architects Michael Hansmeyer and Benjamin Dillenburger in collaboration with ETH Zurich and commissioned by the Origen Cultural Foundation, the tower now stands as the world’s […] More
Presented during the opening of the 2025 Venice Architecture Biennale, Gateway to Venice’s Waterway marks the first collaboration between the Norman Foster Foundation and Porsche. Located at the Arsenale, the 37-meter-long structure stands as a speculative transportation hub for the Italian lagoon city, responding to the urgent infrastructural and environmental challenges Venice faces today. Venice […] More
Choosing the right roof isn’t just about keeping the rain out anymore. Today, it’s also about making your home look great and stand firm for years. Whether you’re building a new place or considering an upgrade, your roof plays a bigger role than you might think. It’s not just the top layer of protection – […] More
Zaha Hadid Architects has unveiled its design for Oystra, a mixed-use development located on Al Marjan Island in Ras Al Khaimah, United Arab Emirates. Covering 128,000 square metres, the project introduces 950 units ranging from one-bedroom apartments to waterfront villas, alongside retail, dining, and recreational facilities. Oystra responds directly to the emirate’s projected 55% population […] More
Henning Larsen unveiled Growing Matter(s) during Milan Design Week, transforming Via Bonardi 9 into an experiment in design, ecology, and architecture. Built in collaboration with Politecnico di Milano, the pavilion introduces a structure composed of 80 individual mycelium spheres. Each sphere grew in response to environmental conditions, creating textures and surfaces shaped by nature instead […] More
Atelier Architecture & Design leads the transformation of Pilsworth Lake, a site on the edge of the Pennine moorland in South Lancashire, shaped by glacial meltwater at the end of the last ice age. While that prehistoric past might seem distant from the Industrial Revolution, the two eras intersect here. Valleys carved by retreating ice […] More
Built in 1991 by architect Michal Brix, the Křižík Pavilions originally served the General Czechoslovak Exhibition, commemorating the centenary of the 1891 Provincial Jubilee Exhibition. Placed strategically near the Industrial Palace, the structures use the sloping terrain to frame the palace as a visual anchor. Though intended as temporary, the pavilions have remained active for […] More
Zaha Hadid Architects has completed the Shenzhen Science & Technology Museum in the city’s Guangming District, marking a major addition to the region’s cultural and research infrastructure. As part of the Greater Bay Area, the largest metropolitan region globally, this new museum strengthens Shenzhen’s position as a global center for scientific research and technological development. […] More
The fifth edition of the Shaping Surfaces competition by Cleaf recognizes the Bluegame BGM75 yacht by Lissoni & Partners as its winner. The jury, made up of experts across architecture, design, and scenography, Gianluca Bellomo, Francesca Gastone, Andrea Martinelli, Francesca Molteni, and Margherita Palli, evaluated submissions based on originality in design and effective use of […] More
In the quiet depths of Argentina’s Lake District, Casa Gallareta reveals itself not through grand entrances or overt gestures, but in fragments, small cabins scattered across a steep, wooded hillside in Villa La Angostura. Designed by OJA (Organic and Joyful Architecture), the 250 m² project moves away from centralized hospitality models, offering guests a distributed […] More
You lift the hot tub cover, steam curling into the air like an invitation. But instead of sinking into bliss, you stop short. The water’s cloudy. Or maybe it smells a little… off. You can’t quite put your finger on it, but something’s wrong, and you know it. Hot tub water should be clear, clean, […] More