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The Yvonne Kerzrého School Complex, designed by French studio SAM Architecture, challenges conventional school design by treating architecture as an active part of education. Located in Nanterre, France, the 4,856-square-metre campus brings together a nursery, primary school, after-school care centre, media library, and cafeteria within a series of stepped volumes that dissolve the boundary between indoor and outdoor learning. Conceived as a “village at the child’s scale” and a civic landmark for the emerging Les Groues district, the project transforms terraces, courtyards, and shared spaces into places for exploration, interaction, and discovery. Stepped Architecture Expands Learning Instead of concentrating outdoor…

The first phase of Boston’s Enterprise Research Campus (ERC) has reached a significant milestone with the completion of One Milestone, a two-building life science complex designed by the collaborative efforts of Henning Larsen and Studio Gang. Located in Allston, adjacent to Harvard’s expanding innovation district, the project represents more than a conventional laboratory development. It introduces a new model where research, public life, landscape, and urban connectivity are deliberately woven together. Spanning approximately 47,380 square meters (about 510,000 square feet), One Milestone forms the centerpiece of Phase A of the 14-acre Enterprise Research Campus master plan, which has been jointly…

The race to make artificial intelligence more personal has found a new form factor. Meta has unveiled its new range of Meta AI Glasses, developed in partnership with EssilorLuxottica, the eyewear giant behind brands such as Ray-Ban and Oakley. Starting at $299, the launch signals Meta’s ambition to move AI beyond smartphones and screens, bringing it into a wearable product that can be used throughout the day. The launch reflects a growing industry belief that smart eyewear could become one of the primary interfaces for interacting with artificial intelligence. With new frame styles, built-in AI capabilities, and even celebrity-powered voice…

When people think of the world’s most expensive projects, towering skyscrapers, massive infrastructure developments, and landmark buildings usually come to mind. Yet one of the most talked-about comparisons online isn’t between two buildings—it’s between a video game and the tallest structure ever built. According to multiple reports, the development cost of Grand Theft Auto VI (GTA 6) is widely estimated to have crossed the $2 billion mark, potentially making it more expensive than the construction of Dubai’s iconic Burj Khalifa, which reportedly cost around $1.5 billion to build. The comparison has captured attention across gaming and business circles alike, not…

Lead8 has completed Suzhou MixC World, a 140,000 sqm mixed-use retail destination that reimagines the future of urban retail in one of China’s most culturally rich cities. Located in the historic Shilu district, the project introduces a street-led model that embeds retail within a porous, city-like network of streets, courtyards, and public spaces. Developed for CR Mixc Lifestyle and Huamao Group, Suzhou MixC World forms a key component of the wider Suzhou China Central Place, alongside the Ritz-Carlton hotel, Grade-A offices, international apartments, and the H+ Art Museum. The project signals a broader shift in China’s retail landscape, moving beyond…

Sustainability takes shape through experiences as much as materials. Dayuan Design’s Glacier Project, created in collaboration with ocean conservation nonprofit N.O.C., transforms this idea into an immersive exhibition that reveals the deep connection between glaciers, oceans, and urban life. Through interactive spatial design, the project encourages visitors to see environmental challenges not as distant issues, but as part of their everyday world. Under the theme Resonance of the Extremes, the project transforms climate change from a distant environmental issue into a tangible spatial experience, inviting visitors to reflect on the interconnected relationship between human actions and natural systems. Interprets Climate…

Barcelona has officially opened the UIA World Congress of Architects 2026, one of the most significant international gatherings in the architecture profession. Running from 28 June to 2 July 2026, the congress brings together architects, urbanists, researchers, students, policymakers, and cultural leaders from across the globe under the theme “Becoming. Architectures for a Planet in Transition.” Hosted by the International Union of Architects (UIA), the event marks the 29th edition of the triennial congress and coincides with Barcelona’s designation as the UNESCO-UIA World Capital of Architecture 2026. The opening ceremony took place at Les Tres Xemeneies (Three Chimneys) in Sant…

A decade ago, creating an interior design meant struggling with CAD software, rendering engines, material libraries, and presentation tools. But in 2026, a single platform can turn room photos into editable floor plans, generate 4K renders in minutes, and provide over four million 3D assets for furnishing and materials. Across this new generation of software tools, the choice often depends on whether the priority is floor planning, visualization, BIM coordination, technical documentation, or photorealistic rendering. 1. Planner5D Planner 5D combines accessibility and AI-powered design, making it one of the most approachable platforms for users and designers aiming to turn their conceptualization…

What if clothing could function like architecture, creating its own microclimate, regulating comfort, and responding to environmental conditions in real time? At Paris Fashion Week Spring/Summer 2027, that question moved from speculation to reality through a series of air-conditioned clothes that transformed the runway into a showcase of climate-responsive design. Fashion designer Rick Owens reunited with Adidas after nearly a decade to present a collection that blurred the boundaries between fashion, architecture, engineering, and climate adaptation. The result was a series of inflatable clothes equipped with cooling technology, transforming the runway into a testing ground for the future of wearable…

More than 90 years after its completion, the Paimio Sanatorium in Finland is preparing for a new life. Norwegian architecture and design practice Snøhetta has revealed a masterplan that reimagines the iconic building by Aino and Alvar Aalto as a destination centered on wellness, hospitality, culture, and international dialogue. Developed in collaboration with the Paimio Sanatorium Foundation, the proposal seeks to secure the future of one of modern architecture’s most celebrated works while preserving the values that shaped its original design. The masterplan focuses on carefully calibrated interventions that respect the building’s architectural heritage and its historic relationship with nature.…