Friday, October 16, 2026Est. 2026

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Architecture

It’s basically Stonehenge

A new architectural project in west London, called the Stone Demonstrator, showcases how stone bricks can be used structurally and sustainably in modern construction, significantly…

Oct 3, 2026

Tashkent plugs in to art

The French firm Studio KO has renovated a historic 1912 generator station in Tashkent into the Centre for Contemporary Arts, blending Soviet-era brutalist architecture with…

Oct 3, 2026

Rebuilding LA, the Eames way

The mid-century modern Eames House in Pacific Palisades survived the January 2025 wildfires that destroyed over 12,300 structures and displaced 200,000 people in the area.…

Sep 26, 2026

From a Thought to Fruition

The Hirshhorn Museum in Washington, D.C., will reopen on October 31 after a $68 million redesign that expands outdoor garden space and restores an underground…

Sep 19, 2026

From a Thought to Fruition: Design Highlights This Fall

The National Mall will introduce two new installations this fall: the Hirshhorn Museum’s $68 million redesign reopening an underground passage and expanding its sculpture garden,…

Sep 19, 2026

Respect Meets Design in the Hudson Valley Haven

Architect and educator Laura González Fierro transformed her 60-acre former horse breeding farm in Dutchess County, New York, into a sustainable family home and ecological…

Sep 13, 2026

An Aussie odyssey: Architecture, colours, and urban infill lessons

Architect David Langston-Jones has completed two innovative homes on a challenging, triangular site in Sydney’s Redfern neighborhood that comply with strict environmental and planning restrictions.…

Sep 12, 2026

From just a dream to award-winning reality

Ian Craw designed and built a timber-focused, mid-century style home in Nelson using innovative construction techniques, which won two awards at the ADNZ Resene Architectural…

Aug 31, 2026

When did we become so afraid of colour?

Urban architecture and consumer products in Western cities have increasingly favored monochrome tones, creating a stark contrast with the vibrant colors found in digital media…

Aug 22, 2026

Architectural Developments Near Theodore Roosevelt National Park

New lodging and visitor facilities, including a breezeway-connected timber pavilion with scenic verandas, have been built near Theodore Roosevelt National Park to support rising tourism.…

Aug 15, 2026

Woven Into the Land, A Cathedral of Solace

The $450 million Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library opened near Medora, North Dakota, featuring ecological design and interactive exhibits that explore Roosevelt’s legacy and complex relationship…

Aug 15, 2026

Egyptian elysium

Egyptian architect Hassan Fathy designed Villa Mit Rehan as a sustainable holiday home blending traditional materials and passive cooling, commissioned by entrepreneur Mahmoud Ali Fahmi's…

Jun 6, 2026