Few subjects offer a clearer route into Alvar Aalto’s architecture than nature. Published by Birkhäuser and edited by Tom Simons and Rainer Knapas, Aalto and Nature examines this relationship through landscape, gardens and the continuous exchange between interior and exterior space. The book approaches nature as an active component of Aalto’s work, extending the discussion […] More
An indoor pickleball facility is structurally a column-free box, and the design problem is a clear span wide enough to hold a grid of 34 by 64 foot court envelopes, a clear height of roughly 18 to 20 feet above the playing surface, daylight that never sits behind a baseline, and enough absorption to stop […] More
Architecture often carried political meaning during the Cold War, and The Gift: Spaces of Global Socialism and Their Afterlives examines one of its clearest forms: buildings donated by socialist states to newly independent countries in Africa and Asia. Edited by Łukasz Stanek, the 288-page volume studies factories, schools, hospitals, housing and other projects that Soviet, […] More
Exceptional homes are rarely defined by a single dramatic feature. While striking architecture, premium materials, and refined interiors certainly contribute to a home’s character, they are rarely the reason a space feels comfortable, functional, and timeless. They begin with planning. Long before construction begins, architects make hundreds of decisions that influence how a home will […] More
Days of Oris returns for its 26th edition on May 9 and 10, 2026, bringing a focused two-day program to the Vatroslav Lisinski Concert Hall in Zagreb. Organized by Oris House of Architecture, the festival continues its long-standing format, gathering architects, urbanists, designers, and students within a shared space built around lectures, discussion, and exchange. […] More
Architecture books often rely on controlled images and polished interiors that present buildings as finished objects. Dream in Progress, the latest publication by URLAUBSARCHITEKTUR, proposes a different perspective. The book focuses on transformation, experimentation, and the creative decisions that shape architecture over time. Across 210 pages, the volume presents sixteen hotels and holiday houses throughout […] More
Prestige University in Indore introduces a large academic and civic structure within a 32-acre campus, designed by Sanjay Puri Architects. The building consolidates the university’s administration offices, auditorium, seminar halls, library, cafeteria, and classrooms into a single institutional complex. Completed in January 2026, the project extends across 30,843 square meters and rises five levels above […] More
Located in Nagpur, Stella rises from a compact 836.07-square-meter plot to deliver 5,575 square meters of office space across 14 levels. Designed for Prestige Builders and completed in January 2026, the G+14 structure accommodates four offices per floor within a vertical configuration shaped by site constraints and statutory open space requirements. The project responds directly […] More
Antrax IT marks its 30th anniversary with THE HOT SPOT, an architecture competition dedicated to the design of a 22-square-metre tiny house immersed in nature. Conceived as both a conceptual and buildable project, the initiative invites architects and interior designers to explore the relationship between architecture and landscape, minimal living, sustainability, and territorial regeneration. COMPETITIONS […] More
Han Gao approaches architecture as a way of thinking about systems, perception, and the invisible forces shaping contemporary life. From data centers to large-scale innovation campuses, her work transforms technological infrastructure into spatial experience, balancing analytical rigor with atmospheric sensitivity. In our exclusive interview Han reflects on rethinking architectural typologies, revealing hidden operational logics, and […] More
International architectural firm Hyphen has announced the appointment of Eva Diego as Chief Executive Officer, marking a pivotal leadership transition for one of the world’s most dynamic practices operating at the intersection of retail, hospitality, and digital infrastructure. Leadership Transition Built on Continuity The appointment, effective January 2026, sees Diego succeed Eddie Miles, who transitions […] More
Curve X marks the completion of a long-vacant site in the center of Düsseldorf, introducing a highly legible office building defined by movement, color, and spatial clarity. Designed by JSWD, the project emerged from a 2018 competition initiated by a Hamburg-based developer seeking a sustainable office building with high-quality interiors. JSWD’s proposal, an x-shaped volume […] More