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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 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 an age when design publications often prioritize visual spectacle and rapid consumption, A Biophilic Year: 365 Thoughts on the Essence and Practice of Biophilic Design takes a markedly different approach. Created by designer and researcher Silvia Ceria, the book unfolds as a year-long exploration of humanity’s relationship with nature, offering a slower and more contemplative reading experience rooted in the principles of biophilic thinking. Through a sequence of short reflections and longer essays, the book invites readers to engage with the principles of biophilic design in a personal and contemplative way. Comprising 365 aphorisms paired with 365 essays, the…
On June 8, the architectural community celebrates the birth anniversary of Frank Lloyd Wright, one of the most influential architects of the 20th century. Born on June 8, 1867, Wright transformed the way people think about the relationship between architecture and nature through his pioneering philosophy of organic architecture. Long before concepts such as biophilic design became central to contemporary practice, he advocated for buildings that worked in harmony with their natural surroundings. Over the course of his career, Wright developed design principles that emphasized a seamless connection between people, architecture, and the environment. Through the use of natural materials,…
Hyphen is partnering with Elea Data Centers to shape Rio AI City, a 900,000-square-meter technology district in Rio de Janeiro. Located within the city’s former Olympic Park, the masterplan integrates digital infrastructure into everyday urban life, blending AI-ready data centres with workplaces, public amenities, and green landscapes. The project presents a forward-looking model in which technological innovation and environmental stewardship are pursued side by side. A Data Centre District Integrated with Urban Life At the heart of Rio AI City are more than 30 modular AI-ready data centre buildings designed to support the growing demands of artificial intelligence and cloud…
In the steep landscape overlooking Jølstravatnet in western Norway, Danish studio PAX Architects has proposed a visitor centre that almost disappears into the terrain. Titled Hulen (The Cave), the 1,500-square-metre project was selected as one of four finalists in the international competition for a new visitor centre at Astruptunet, the former home and workplace of Norwegian painter Nikolai Astrup. The competition attracted 164 entries and was commissioned by Sunnfjord Municipality. PAX Architects approached the project as an extension of the landscape that inspired Astrup’s paintings. The proposal takes direct inspiration from Astrup’s artwork The Cave, embedding the building within the…
The partnership between HP and Ferrari has moved beyond Formula 1 sponsorship and into product engineering. Unveiled ahead of the Monaco Grand Prix, the new HP Limited Edition Scuderia Ferrari AI PC is a high-performance laptop that combines Ferrari’s design philosophy with HP’s latest AI computing technologies. The project represents nearly two years of collaboration between Ferrari Design Studio and HP’s industrial design and engineering teams. Limited to just 4,999 units worldwide and priced at $5,599, the machine targets a niche segment of luxury technology buyers, collectors, and engineers seeking exclusivity alongside computing power. Ferrari’s Design Language Moves Beyond the…
High in the Rockies, Dspace Studio’s Colorado Retreat presents a contemporary mountain home designed for both adventure and restoration. Conceived as a tranquil yet bold basecamp, the residence supports year-round living, adapting equally to social gatherings and quiet weekends. With ski-in/ski-out access, integrated outdoor spaces, and sustainable systems, the home creates a strong connection between architecture and the surrounding landscape. Stacked Volumes Reflect the Rocky Mountains The Colorado retreat is formed by three horizontal volumes that shift in plan, drawing inspiration from the layered strata of the Rockies. This arrangement creates terraces, sheltered outdoor areas, and carefully framed panoramic views.…
As architecture grapples with climate change, artificial intelligence, resource extraction, and the future of cities, speculative artist, director, and BAFTA-nominated producer, Liam Young, continues to push the discipline beyond conventional boundaries. His latest exhibition, In Other Worlds, now on view at the Barbican Centre in London, presents architecture as a medium for imagining alternative futures. The immersive exhibition marks Young’s first major solo exhibition in the United Kingdom. It transforms the Barbican into a cinematic landscape of future worlds shaped by technology, ecology, and collective imagination. Known for operating at the intersection of architecture, design fiction, filmmaking, and future studies,…