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A decade after the passing of its founder, Zaha Hadid Architects has announced a significant evolution of the practice, unveiling a new name, visual identity, and website. Moving forward, the internationally renowned studio will be known simply as ZHA. The announcement comes as the final projects directly led by Zaha Hadid approach completion, marking an important milestone in the firm’s history. The rebranding reflects both a tribute to Hadid’s enduring creative legacy and the practice’s continued growth over the past ten years. Founded on a culture of experimentation and innovation, the studio stated that the transition to ZHA acknowledges how…
On June 10, 1926, Antoni Gaudí passed away in Barcelona after being struck by a tram a few days earlier. The architect was 73 years old and had spent the final years of his life almost entirely devoted to the construction of the Sagrada Família, the church that would become his greatest masterpiece. His death marked the end of an extraordinary career, but not the end of his influence. Born in Catalonia in 1852, Gaudí studied architecture in Barcelona and went on to become one of the most important figures of the Catalan Modernisme movement. While many architects of his…
On Father’s Day, celebrated on June 21, 2026, Jaipur Rugs is spotlighting a handcrafted creation that explores the enduring bond between a father and daughter through design and storytelling. The piece belongs to the company’s Manchaha collection, a series of one-of-a-kind rugs created from artisans’ personal memories, experiences, and imaginative narratives. Father-Daughter Bond in Design Among the featured works is “Radio Ka Saaj” (The Melody of Radio), a rug inspired by the treasured memories shared between a daughter and her father. Drawing from the invisible radio frequencies of an old radio that once filled their home with sound and togetherness,…
What if a residential gateway could do more than mark an entrance? With Whale Gate, Wutopia Lab turns a common point of passage into a journey through myth and memory. Completed in 2026 for the Jinsha Golden Island development in Shangqiu, Henan, the project changes the simple act of coming home into a symbolic journey through mythology, landscape, and memory. Whale Gate operates as an architectural narrative that blurs the boundary between everyday life and imagination. Designed by architect Yu Ting, the 242-square-meter structure emerges from a water-filled landscape as a colossal blue whale frozen in the moment of breaching…
In Eindhoven’s historic De Bergen neighborhood, architecture studio MVRDV has completed Nieuw Bergen, a mixed-use residential development that explores how urban density can coexist with sunlight, greenery, and a strong sense of place. Comprising seven buildings, the project introduces 237 homes, commercial spaces, and communal areas while transforming a former cluster of municipal buildings and parking lots into an active urban destination. Designed by MVRDV and developed by SDK Vastgoed, Nieuw Bergen combines five newly constructed buildings with two carefully transformed historic structures. The project offers a diverse mix of housing types, ranging from single-person apartments and family homes to…
Located in the hillside neighborhood of Kodra e Diellit, Zaha Hadid Architects’ The Nest and Cascades introduce a new model of sustainable living and hospitality in Tirana, Albania. Responding to rising demand for diverse housing and high-quality amenities, the developments combine advanced environmental design, community-focused landscapes, and architecture shaped by the district’s dramatic topography and panoramic city views. The Nest: Sustainable Living Rooted in Landscape The Nest is a collection of residential buildings spread across four plots surrounding a central community park. Offering a mix of one- to three-bedroom apartments, the development has been carefully designed using extensive environmental analysis,…
As Saudi Arabia prepares to host the FIFA World Cup 2034, one of the country’s most recognizable sporting venues is undergoing a major transformation. The historic King Fahad Sports City Stadium in Riyadh, originally opened in 1987, is being redesigned by Populous through a renovation strategy that balances heritage preservation, sustainability, and contemporary stadium requirements. Instead of replacing the venue with an entirely new structure, the project focuses on extending the life of one of the Middle East’s most significant sporting landmarks while adapting it to meet the expectations of modern football tournaments, concerts, and large-scale public events. Populous Adopts…
This workshop uses ComfyUI to build controllable AI image generation workflows and turn them into interactive design interfaces.
How can artificial intelligence become an operational tool that redefines the very way we conceive and manage urban transformations? The course in AI for Urban Regeneration, a project by Urban Up | Unipol, aims to train designers to integrate advanced analysis and design tools into urban regeneration processes. With this in mind, Yacademy envisioned an extensive program including special lectures, teaching modules, workshops, and visits focusing on urban design. At the end of the course, through the study of urban systems, territorial dynamics, and the potential offered by artificial intelligence, course participants will acquire the skills to approach urban design…
Located within the forests of Magnor, Norway, The Plus, a furniture factory designed by BIG – Bjarke Ingels Group for Norwegian furniture manufacturer Vestre, has been recognised with the prestigious Royal Institute of British Architects International Award for Excellence 2026. The award celebrates architectural projects that demonstrate exceptional design quality, innovation, and global significance. Completed in 2022, The Plus challenges the conventional image of an industrial facility by merging a high-performance manufacturing centre with a public landscape. Designed as a transparent and accessible factory, the project demonstrates how industrial architecture can become a place for production, learning, and community engagement.…