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A Thai Binh residence by H&P Architects merges architecture and agriculture through floating vegetation layers, shaping an agritecture-driven approach to sustainable, community-oriented urban living. In the fast-growing city of Thai Binh, this home by H&P Architects feels less like a typical house and more like a space that grows with you. Wrapped in layers of greenery, it brings nature into everyday life. Agritecture offers calm, privacy, and a quiet sense of community. It reimagines urban living in a simple, human way, keeping you closer to nature and more connected to people. Agritecture as a Response to Urban Imbalance Designed by…
Mauron Musy, in collaboration with Arturo Tedeschi, introduces two final evolutions of its ARCHITECT timepiece: the Architect of Golden Cosmos MU05-109 and the Architect of Golden Oasis MU05-110. Following the immediate sell-out of the original ARCHITECT in 2025, these new models mark the conclusion of the project. The release is strictly limited to 37 pieces worldwide, with no re-edition planned. At its heart, the ARCHITECT remains unchanged. It is a watch defined by geometry, where form is central and intentional. What evolves in these new versions is the dialogue between that structure and the materials used to shape it. Both…
Topic: AI-Powered Interior Design in Architecture 2.0Date: June 6 – 7, 2026Time: 14:00 – 18:00 GMTFormat: Online on ZoomDuration: 2 Sessions (8 Hours)Registration Deadline: June 5th, 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: Naomi SamirRecordings: Recordings will be available for all participants afterward indefinitely. Introduction to AI-Powered Interior Design in Architecture 2.0: This workshop is designed to introduce a new generation of AI-driven workflows specifically tailored for interior designers. Participants will explore how to combine powerful AI tools to accelerate every phase of the design process, from initial concept generation and technical drawing…
At the center of Coachella 2026, where sound typically dominates space, a different kind of experience quietly unfolded. Dutch designer Sabine Marcelis introduced Maze, an installation that did not compete with music or spectacle, but instead absorbed them. It stood as a spatial pause inside a festival built on constant motion. Inside Sabine Marcelis’ Maze at Coachella 2026 The project began as a response to the place. After visiting the Coachella grounds the previous year, Marcelis focused less on creating a visual landmark and more on shaping an environment. The surrounding desert, particularly the enclosing mountain ranges of the Coachella…
Architectural photography is a compelling discipline, far more than documentation, and these powerful artistic expressions capture the essence of design and dialogue between human creation and the surrounding landscape. The art of photography enhances architectural narrative and freezes the moment and time in a frame. These unique competitions presented award-winning images that reflect the power of design to inspire, challenge, and connect. As we move through 2026, the architectural world continues to draw inspiration from the definitive visual narratives captured during the 2024-2025 award season. Celebrating the intersection of structural engineering and fine art, these photographs do more than document…
Ashui Pavilion Design 2026 explores water as a design driver, rethinking urban space in Hanoi through fluid forms, cultural symbolism, and sustainable architecture. In recent decades, Hanoi has undergone rapid urban expansion, resulting in the loss of nearly 80% of its natural water surfaces. Lakes, ponds, and wetlands have gradually given way to construction, intensifying flooding across the city after heavy rains and reshaping its ecological balance. Ashui Pavilion 2026 by H&P Architects responds to this condition by proposing a shift away from rigid urbanization toward a more fluid, water-oriented approach. Conceived as a symbolic “source,” the pavilion imagines water…
Mixed-use developments, which focus on combining various functions such as residential units, retail spaces, offices, and parks within a single structure, make environments more accessible, elegant, and efficient. Bringing together living, working, relaxing, and entertaining areas, these structures allow people to lead more comfortable and connected lives. Offering an alternative to the decades-long dominance of single-use zoning, which impractically separates the many activities of daily life, today’s mixed-use designs serve as highly influential models for contemporary urban development. Unlike residential or commercial architecture, mixed-use developments must cope with complex issues such as the integration of various uses, pedestrian circulation management,…
Contemporary mosque architecture is evolving through advanced materials and construction techniques—from timber systems and monolithic concrete to cutting-edge 3D-printed structures. Mosque architecture has always been shaped by the materials available to it, from stone courtyards and brick domes to intricate tilework and carved wood. Today, we can see a decisive shift where materials not only carry tradition but also drive innovation. Construction techniques, environmental performance, and digital fabrication are redefining how sacred spaces are built and experienced. Contemporary mosque architecture moves beyond form and ornament, focusing on how materials perform or how they filter light, regulate temperature, and shape spatial…
The new V&A East Museum emerges as a cultural landmark in London, combining intellectual depth with a bold architectural presence. Designed by O’Donnell+Tuomey, the five-storey museum is set to open on 18 April 2026 at East Bank within Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park. Positioned on Waterfront Square, the building is conceived as a cultural destination and an extension of the public realm, inviting visitors into an open, accessible, and collective environment. As architect John Tuomey notes, the vision has always been to create a new kind of museum that feels welcoming to all. A Sculptural Vision Inspired by Fashion The design…
Architecture is often the first language a university speaks. Before a lecture begins or a campus is explored, the built form sets the tone, quietly shaping perception, expectation, and identity. You experience legacy in carved façades and cloistered courtyards, ambition in exposed concrete masses, and innovation in transparent, tech-driven structures. These environments are not passive backdrops, as they actively frame how knowledge is encountered, shared, and remembered. In this way, university architecture operates much like civic landmarks or cultural institutions, projecting values, anchoring identity, and shaping the intellectual atmosphere. Each building becomes a statement, not just of design, but of…