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In the dim silence of St. Catherine’s Church, Dutch artist Boris Acket’s colossal creature rises into the air like a living apparition. Its translucent wings tremble with light. Metal ribs bend like a breathing spine. Sound pulses through the cathedral walls as if the entire space has awakened under Acket’s direction. For a moment, The Bird of a Thousand Voices no longer feels like an installation. It feels alive. Inside the Mesmerizing Installation: Turning Myth Into Motion This is The Bird of a Thousand Voices, a monumental kinetic artwork by Dutch artist Boris Acket, first unveiled at the Vilnius Light…

BMW has officially unveiled the futuristic and ultra-luxurious BMW Vision BMW ALPINA, a bold grand tourer that signals the revival of the legendary ALPINA brand under BMW Group ownership. Revealed at the prestigious Concorso d’Eleganza Villa d’Este, the new concept introduces a refined philosophy focused on effortless speed, comfort, and sophisticated luxury. BMW Reimagines ALPINA for a New Generation The Vision BMW ALPINA represents BMW’s long-term strategy to position ALPINA as a premium luxury performance division sitting above traditional BMW models while remaining separate from the high-performance M division. BMW describes the car as a “one-of-one design study” that combines…

Located in Navsari, Amaltash by Design ni Dukaan is a striking residence in Gujarat, India, that blends modernist precision with deeply rooted cultural traditions. Inspired by the architectural philosophies of Le Corbusier and Balkrishna Doshi, the 12,000-square-foot home balances climate-responsive strategies, Vastu principles, and artisanal craftsmanship to create a contemporary yet emotionally grounded living environment. Climate-Responsive Architecture Defines the Home Amaltash is shaped by a rigorous environmental approach designed to respond to Gujarat’s intense climate. Deep overhangs, shaded patios, and carefully positioned openings reduce heat gain while maximizing natural light throughout the interiors. An 18-foot-high north-facing window system softly illuminates…

Topic: Hybrid Modeling with ZBrushDate: July 11 – 12, 2026Time: 14:00 – 18:00 GMTFormat: Online on ZoomDuration: 2 Sessions (8 Hours)Registration Deadline: July 10th, 2026Total Seats: 50 seatsDifficulty: Beginner – IntermediateLanguage: EnglishCertificate: YesGeneral Registration: 100 EURJoin free: with Full Access membershipFee for Digital Members: 85 EUR (15% discount available only for Digital Members)Organized By: PAACADEMYTutor: Saba MahdaviRecordings: Recordings will be available for all participants afterward indefinitely. Introduction to Hybrid Modeling with ZBrush: This workshop explores hybrid digital modeling workflows by integrating sculptural, parametric, and hard-surface design techniques. Centered around ZBrush as the primary tool, participants will develop intricate high-resolution geometries by bridging multiple software environments, including Adobe Illustrator and Rhinoceros 3D. The workshop focuses on constructing…

Conceived by Marc Demailly in France, Hypogeum of the Somme is a memorial that rethinks how architecture can engage with history, memory, and landscape. Located within the historic battlefields of Thiepval and Authuille in the Somme region, the project avoids conventional monumentality and instead proposes a memorial carved directly into the earth. Through excavation, spatial silence, and geological intervention, the design explores themes of absence, ritual descent, and tectonic memory while creating an emotional relationship between visitors and the scarred landscape of the First World War. Architecture Through Excavation Instead of placing a visible monument within the landscape, the project…

Some of India’s most remarkable structures do not rise above ground but descend into it. Stepwells emerged from the need to access water in regions where rivers dried up and seasons were unpredictable, pushing builders to follow water underground. Over time, these structures evolved beyond utility into elaborately carved galleries of stone, pillars, and descending corridors. At Rani ki Vav, builders carved the stepwell downward in tiers, while in Dada Harir Vav, every step pulls visitors into cooler air and narrower passages. Across stepwells, stepped corridors, and pillared hallways, craftsmen covered the walls with intricate figures, animal motifs, and devotional…

The 2027 edition of the Venice Architecture Biennale will carry a title: Do Architecture — For the Possibility of Coexistence Facing a Real Reality. Announced by curators Wang Shu and Lu Wenyu, alongside La Biennale president Pietrangelo Buttafuoco, the exhibition proposes a return to architecture as a physical practice. Scheduled to open from 8 May to 21 November 2027, with pre-opening days on 6 and 7 May, the 20th International Architecture Exhibition will once again unfold across the Giardini, the Arsenale, and venues throughout Venice. The announcement signals a notable shift in tone for the Venice Architecture Biennale. Wang and…

In the center of Taipei’s Xinyi District, a new kind of skyscraper rises above the urban skyline as a living ecosystem. Designed by Vincent Callebaut Architectures, TAO ZHU YIN YUAN redefines what a residential tower can be in the age of climate urgency. Twisting upward in a 90-degree spiral inspired by the double helix of DNA, the tower merges architecture, ecology, engineering, and philosophy into a single visionary statement. It stands as a model for the future city: carbon-absorbing, energy-conscious, biologically integrated, and deeply connected to nature. Located at the intersection of Song Gao Road and Song Yong Road in…

House of Emptiness is designed as a monolithic concrete structure shaped through subtraction. Located in the dense tropical environment of Bangkok, the 540 m² residence emerges from the idea of carving habitable voids out of a continuous mineral mass. The project begins with a solid reinforced concrete block, treated as a thick and homogeneous material body. Architecture operates through successive excavations that transform this dense volume into a system of organized cavities, patios, and inhabited spaces. At the center of the project, deep patios penetrate the building vertically, introducing light, air, and vegetation into the heart of the structure. These…

Located in Mao Khe Town, Vietnam, CUBE (Creative Usage of Bricks & Earth) by H&P Architects explores how brick, earth, courtyards, and gardens can shape climate-responsive living. Built on a 115.5 m² plot surrounded by agricultural fields, the house combines traditional Vietnamese elements with a modern modular design adapted to tropical conditions. Creative Usage of Bricks & Earth The project takes its name from both its cubic form and its concept, where brick and earth are treated as more than construction materials. They reflect Vietnam’s geographical conditions, local craftsmanship, and climate adaptation. The 270 m² residence is organized through three…