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What if a 3D-printed book could be produced as a complete object in a single manufacturing process, eliminating the need for printing, binding, and assembly? Manual, developed by Studio Darius Ou in collaboration with Benson Chong under the Hyperpress research initiative, explores that question through an entirely 3D-printed publication. The project treats the book itself as a single manufactured object, including pages, spine, binding, and text. The result is a 26-page book that contains excerpts of its own G-code, the machine instructions used to fabricate it, transforming the production process into readable and tactile content. What Makes Manual Different? Standard…
Designed by Heatherwick Studio and SPPARC, London’s Olympia is being transformed into a vibrant cultural destination that blends heritage, creativity, and community. Once known primarily for its historic exhibition halls, the iconic London site is evolving into a dynamic neighbourhood featuring theatres, music venues, offices, hotels, restaurants, educational spaces, and public gardens. With a £1.3 billion investment, the project seeks to reconnect Olympia with the city while preserving its rich architectural legacy. A Masterplan Rooted in Public Spirit For more than 140 years, Olympia has served as a stage for commerce, culture, and innovation. Inspired by the venue’s original mission…
Built Works designs Yogi’s Cabin as a quiet timber retreat set deep within the woodland of Great Park Farm in East Sussex. Organised along a simple east–west axis, the cabin supports yoga, movement, and slow daily occupation, with sliding openings framing shifting views of alder trees and a natural swimming pool. Blending Japanese domestic principles with local agricultural references, the design uses charred timber, deep eaves, and a restrained material palette to create a calm, immersive space rooted in its landscape. Timber Frame Shaped by Woodland Context The cabin is structured as a clear, open timber studio that prioritises lightness…
The architecture community is mourning the loss of architect, educator, and urban thinker Lorcan O’Herlihy, who died at the age of 66 on June 14. The Los Angeles-based architect, best known as the founding principal of LOHA (Lorcan O’Herlihy Architects), passed away following a battle with glioblastoma, according to reports published by architectural media outlets and confirmed by the firm. For more than three decades, O’Herlihy stood at the forefront of conversations around housing, density, affordability, and the social responsibilities of architecture. While many architects became known for iconic standalone buildings, O’Herlihy built his reputation through projects that addressed the…
The FIFA World Cup 2026 is set to be the biggest tournament in football history. Hosted across three countries, including the United States, Canada, and Mexico, the event will feature 48 teams and 104 matches, significantly expanding the scale of the competition. While FIFA has highlighted sustainability initiatives and the use of existing stadiums, environmental groups and climate experts have raised concerns that the tournament could become the most carbon-intensive World Cup ever staged. A Tournament of Unprecedented Scale The 2026 World Cup will be unlike any previous edition. Expanding from 32 to 48 teams means more matches, more players,…
For decades, the former Walmart Home Office site in Bentonville, Arkansas, symbolized the rise of one of the world’s largest corporations. Soon, the same ground will host a very different institution. Designed by BIG – Bjarke Ingels Group in collaboration with Polk Stanley Wilcox Architects, STEM University proposes not merely a collection of academic buildings but an entirely new urban district where education, research, fabrication, and public life intersect. The project marks one of the rare instances in contemporary America where a completely new university is being established from the ground up. Spread across approximately 422,000 square feet (39,240 square…
As industries worldwide transition toward advanced manufacturing, innovation, and clean energy technologies, corporate headquarters are increasingly becoming physical expressions of these purposes. In Shenzhen, one of China’s most dynamic innovation centers, architect Ole Scheeren has designed KDL Portal, a new headquarters for KeDaLi Industries (KDL), a global leader in battery component manufacturing. Currently under construction, the project is designed as a vertical ecosystem that brings research, collaboration, production intelligence, and daily life together within a single architectural framework. Ole Scheeren’s Vision for Longhua’s New Landmark Located beside a reservoir park within Shenzhen’s Longhua District, KDL Portal occupies a strategic position…
Saudi Arabia has unveiled plans for the region’s largest National Tennis Centre, a major sports infrastructure project under construction in Qiddiya City, west of Riyadh. Developed by Qiddiya Investment Company, the facility is designed to strengthen the Kingdom’s position in international tennis while creating a permanent hub for athlete development, community participation, and major global tournaments. The project forms part of Saudi Arabia’s broader efforts to expand its sports ecosystem and attract international sporting events. The National Tennis Centre will feature 30 courts in total, including 28 hard courts and two clay courts, making it the largest tennis complex in…
Perched more than 3,000 meters above sea level in the Swiss Alps, the Titlis Tower has been transformed from a former telecommunications structure into a dramatic visitor destination by Herzog & de Meuron. The redesign converts the 1980s antenna tower into a sculptural attraction, introducing panoramic viewpoints, hospitality spaces, and enhanced visitor experiences while preserving and extending the existing infrastructure. Design of the Functional Alpine Tower Originally built in the mid-1980s as part of Switzerland’s telecommunications network, the 56-meter-high TITLIS tower was deeply anchored into the limestone mountain and defined by its lightweight steel framework. As part of a broader…
Installed in Kensington Gardens, Jesús Rafael Soto’s Pénétrable BBL Jaune is an immersive artwork that explores movement, perception, and human interaction with space. The installation invites visitors to step inside the work itself, turning observation into participation. As part of Soto’s renowned Pénétrable series, the piece is a testament to the artist’s innovative approach to kinetic art and his belief that the viewer plays an essential role in completing the artwork. An Icon of Kinetic Art Born in Ciudad Bolívar, Venezuela, Jesús Rafael Soto (1923–2005) was one of the leading figures of kinetic art. Over a career spanning more than…