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The Structural Cellulose Wall explores how bio-based composite materials can operate as surface finishes & as structurally active architectural systems. Developed at i.sd structure and design at the Faculty of Architecture Innsbruck, the project explores a fabrication method in which a cellulose–casein composite is robotically sprayed onto textile-supported frameworks composed of woven panels and textile-sleeved tubular elements. The research positions robotic spraying as a volumetric construction technique capable of generating differentiated material densities, adaptive geometries, and structurally informed textures through iterative feedback between scanning, simulation, and fabrication. The sprayed cellulose composite becomes both a construction material and a medium for…

Feixue Pavilion is a rural cultural and educational pavilion designed by Archermit in Pear Blossom Village, Luzhou, Sichuan. Completed in 2025, the 672-square-meter project functions as a nature education and community activity center integrated into a mountainous agricultural landscape. The pavilion is part of a broader rural revitalization initiative aimed at reconnecting urban visitors with village life through environmental learning programs and public gathering spaces. The project was led by architect Pan Youcai, with Yang Zhe as design director and Chen Renzhen as technical director. The client was Lihua Village Collective Asset Management Co., Ltd., Jiangyang District, Luzhou. A Nature…

The Venice Biennale remains one of the most influential and politically charged platforms in the global art world. Founded in 1895, the Biennale has evolved into a major international exhibition where nations present contemporary artistic visions through official national pavilions. The 61st edition of the Biennale, running from May 9 to November 22, 2026, opened under unusual political pressure. Curated around the theme “In Minor Keys,” the exhibition has already faced controversy linked to jury resignations, debates over national participation, and growing international conflicts. Against this backdrop, the sudden withdrawal of the Islamic Republic of Iran has become one of…

India has returned to the Venice Biennale after a seven-year gap with its national pavilion titled Geographies of Distance: Remembering Home, a presentation that places ecology, memory, craftsmanship, and material culture at the center of its narrative. Presented at the 61st International Art Exhibition of the Venice Biennale 2026, the India Pavilion brings together artists Alwar Balasubramaniam, Sumakshi Singh, Ranjani Shettar, Asim Waqif, and Skarma Sonam Tashi under a curatorial vision that explores landscape, belonging, and sustainable artistic practice. Curated by Amin Jaffer, the pavilion has been organized with support from India’s Ministry of Culture, along with collaborations involving the…

The Met Gala has long been fashion’s biggest night, where celebrities, designers, and artists come together on the steps of the Metropolitan Museum of Art for an evening that celebrates costume, culture, and creativity. Organized annually in support of the Costume Institute, the event is known for one of the world’s most-watched red carpets. This year’s exhibition, Costume Art, explored the relationship between fashion and the body through art history, while the dress code “Fashion Is Art” encouraged attendees to move beyond traditional couture into the realm of sculptural and architectural design. Celebrities arrived looking like living structures, surreal installations,…

Set against the arid landscape of Antonito, Colorado, Inhabited Mud by Shenglu Qiu proposes a radical rethinking of sustainable domestic architecture through the fusion of earthen construction, robotic fabrication, and generative artificial intelligence. Developed under the University of California, Berkeley research guidance, the project envisions a new generation of zero-carbon homes that are adaptive, customizable, and materially connected to the land from which they emerge. The project transforms mud, sawdust, timber, and other bio-based resources into a responsive architectural system capable of evolving alongside its inhabitants. Through robotic 3D printing and AI-assisted spatial design, Inhabited Mud imagines housing that can…

Some of architecture’s most radical ideas arise when architects design homes for their mothers. In these deeply personal projects, care, obligation, memory, and familiarity reshape the architectural brief into something far more intimate than a conventional commission. Homes designed for mothers often become spaces of emotional experimentation, where architects explore identity, comfort, materiality, and belonging through a personal lens. On the occasion of Mother’s Day, these projects also reflect how architecture can become an expression of gratitude, translating emotional bonds and everyday care into built form. Robert Venturi defies the Modernist order in the Vanna Venturi House by distorting symmetry…

India’s real estate and construction industry has entered a new era with the launch of the country’s first 3D printed house by Godrej Properties in Pune. Developed in collaboration with Tvasta Engineering, a Chennai-based deep-tech startup founded by IIT Madras alumni, this futuristic G+1 villa showcases how 3D printing technology can transform home construction in India. The project, located at Godrej Eden Estate in Pune’s Maan Hinjewadi area, is being seen as a breakthrough in sustainable and technology-driven housing solutions. How Godrej Properties Built India’s First 3D Printed House The 3D printed villa spans around 2,200 square feet and was…

A steel prefab garage is more than just a place to park cars. With a few clever upgrades, it can turn into a multi-purpose space that works hard for any household. Many homeowners see it as an extension of the home, one that can be tailored to fit unique needs. From simple storage solutions to advanced tech upgrades, the options are endless. A prefab garage with smart improvements adds function and boosts the property’s overall appeal. With the right changes, this often-overlooked space can become one of the most practical and personalized parts of the home. 1. Optimize Space and Storage…

The residential landscape is currently navigating a period of profound redefinition, moving away from the twentieth-century fixation on volumetric expansion toward a twenty-first-century focus on spatial intensity and physiological resonance. Micro-living architecture is becoming physically smaller through origami efficiency, smarter through predictive and autonomous building systems, and emotionally precise through neuro-informed design and sentient materiality. Spatial Choreography and Multifunctionality In the micro-residential context, architecture ceases to be a passive container and begins to perform. This is achieved through multifunctional living areas where form meets a new level of flexibility. The integration of Murphy beds, modular sofas, and sliding partitions allows…