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New construction images from Andenes, Norway, reveal The Whale by Dorte Mandrup taking shape along a raw Arctic coastline. The project does not impose itself on the landscape but grows out of it, following the fractured edge where land dissolves into the Norwegian Sea. The structure reads as a low, continuous ripple pressed into the rocky islets, an architectural gesture that feels closer to terrain than building. With the lighthouse and coastal settlement of Andenes still present in the background, the intervention remains grounded within a living, working shoreline shaped by wind, water, and time. A Coastal Form Shaped by…

From May 14–20, NYCxDesign Festival 2026 will take over New York City as its official design week, bringing together 250+ events across 10 design disciplines in 7 days. It is one of the most influential moments on the global design calendar, where architecture, urbanism, interiors, product design, technology, art, and more converge into a single, citywide experience. NYCxDesign is not confined to a single venue, but it unfolds across New York through galleries, streets, waterfronts, studios, and public spaces. This turns the city into an open platform for ideas, experimentation, and exchange. From large-scale exhibitions and keynote conversations to neighborhood…

In Terrassa, near Barcelona, the Prodis Headquarters is a rehabilitation project that transforms former industrial buildings of Vapor Marqués into a place of care, dignity, and connection. The project doesn’t try to smooth over the past, but it keeps the textures, marks, and irregularities that tell its story. Instead of erasing what existed, the architecture works with it. Rough edges and layered histories become part of a more humane environment, where people feel seen rather than hidden. This approach reflects the foundation’s deeper purpose: creating spaces that support social interaction, celebrate individuality, and bring visibility to people with disabilities. What…

This spring of 2026, the Metropolitan Museum of Art opens Costume Art, a new exhibition that positions fashion as an enduring subject: the dressed body. This is the inaugural exhibition inside The Met’s newly unveiled 12,000-square-foot gallery adjacent to the Great Hall; the show marks a major institutional moment for The Costume Institute. Costume Art approaches clothing through a series of thematic body types. These categories examine how bodies have been idealized, distorted, disciplined, exposed, concealed, and reclaimed across cultures and historical periods. The idea behind the show is simple yet profound: how has the human body been depicted in…

The Shell Book Pavilion by LUO studio is a remarkable example of how small-scale architecture can create a strong public impact. Located in Xiangyun Town, Beijing, China, this 43-square-meter pavilion functions as a compact community library, reading room, and gathering place. What makes the project stand out is its transformable shell-like structure that can physically open and close, allowing the pavilion to adapt throughout the day. LUO studio Pavilion’s Shell-Like Structure Concept Designed to resemble a clam shell, the Shell Book Pavilion behaves like a living object within the plaza. The pavilion has no fixed front or back, making it…

In this opinion piece, Ogulcan Yildirim interprets Banksy’s sculpture, installed in central London at St James’s Waterloo Place, is introduced through a deceptively simple yet highly charged image: a suited man, unable to see ahead because the large flag he carries covers his face, steps off the edge of a pedestal into the void. The flag shifts from a symbol of belonging, honor, or representation into a veil that obscures vision. The figure moves forward without knowing where he is going, and the motion reads less as a walk than as a political gesture poised on the brink of collapse.…

Award-winning architecture studio Brown & Brown has released Scottish Modern, a new publication exploring its distinctive approach to contemporary home design shaped by Scotland’s landscapes, heritage, and evolving ways of living. Founded by Andrew Brown and Kate Brown, the Aberdeenshire-based practice is known for crafting contemporary homes that sit naturally within their surroundings, guided by thoughtful siting, local materials, and seamless indoor-outdoor connections, with an approach subtly rooted in a “slow work” philosophy that values precision, patience, and lasting craftsmanship. Established in Royal Deeside in 2010, the studio has built a strong reputation for delivering individual, site-responsive homes that carefully…

The global construction industry is at a turning point, balancing rapid urban growth with the urgent need to reduce carbon emissions. At the center of this shift is the emergence of mass timber: a family of engineered wood products, Cross-Laminated Timber (CLT), Glue-Laminated Timber (Glulam), and Laminated Veneer Lumber (LVL), that is steadily moving from a boutique architectural trend to a foundational component of long-term urban infrastructure. This transition is not driven by aesthetics alone. It is propelled by a convergence of technical advancements, regulatory shifts, and a more nuanced understanding of the lifecycle performance of wood, positioning it as…

Nike returned to Milan Design Week with a project that went beyond product display. In partnership with Dropcity, the architecture and design center located near Milano Centrale, the brand introduced Nike Air Lab, an interactive space built around one of its most recognizable technologies: Air. The activation opened as a preview during Milan Design Week 2026 and is set to remain as a permanent public facility later this year. What Is Nike Air Lab? Nike Air Lab is positioned as a working laboratory; the space focuses on process, experimentation, and prototyping. Visitors were invited to explore how air functions as…

The new residential tower by Henning Larsen in Taipei is built around a simple but strong idea. How does light shape the way people live? This question drives every part of the design, from the building’s orientation to its materials and interior experience. Set beside Daan Park, the 14-story development brings together climate response, urban living, and everyday comfort. The tower, named Northern Lights, takes inspiration from the soft, shifting qualities of the aurora. Designing With Daylight Inside Taipei’s New Residential Tower Northern Lights, a residential tower located in the dense core of Taipei, responds directly to the city’s subtropical…