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British architect John Simpson is the winner of the 2026 Richard H. Driehaus Prize, the world’s largest architecture prize by monetary value. Established in 2003 through the philanthropy of Richard H. Driehaus and administered by the University of Notre Dame, the prize carries a $200,000 cash award. The honour recognises Simpson’s lifelong commitment to advancing classical and traditional architecture in contemporary practice. The 2026 Richard H. Driehaus Prize The announcement issued in early 2026 by the University of Notre Dame recognizes the lifelong dedication of John Simpson to traditional urbanism and his role as a pivotal figure in the New…
Nike’s latest outerwear innovation, the Therma-FIT Air Milano Jacket, marks a deliberate step in performance clothing design. This jacket combines adaptive engineering, dynamic insulation, and thoughtful ergonomic features into one highly technical garment. Adaptive Insulation Technology: A.I.R. Explained The Air Milano Jacket is Nike’s A.I.R. (Adapt. Inflate. Regulate.) Technology is a system that uses controlled air as the primary insulating medium, instead of traditional down or synthetic fill. The approach tackles a key performance challenge: athletes and outdoor enthusiasts often struggle to find the right level of warmth when conditions or activity levels change. Instead of layering up or stripping…
The masterplan for Bradfield City, Australia’s first entirely new city in over a century, positions architecture and urban design as tools for climate resilience, cultural connection, and civic life. Led by SOM in partnership with Hassell and informed by Indigenous cultural design firms Djinjama and COLA Studio, the First Land Release precinct (Superlot 1) outlines a 5.7-hectare mixed-use core that aims to integrate nature and urbanism rather than treating them as separate domains. Much of the design logic centers on the Green Loop, a 15-meter-wide linear park that threads Moore Gully’s ecological systems into the city fabric, guiding public space, pedestrian…
The famous basilica Sagrada Família has reached its highest point in construction after more than 140 years. On 20 February 2026, workers placed the final piece of a large cross on top of the Tower of Jesus Christ, completing the basilica’s full planned height of 172.5 meters (566 feet). A crane lifted the upper arm of the cross into place, completing the tallest part of the building. The cross itself is designed with four arms, allowing it to be seen clearly from all directions, in accordance with Antoni Gaudí’s original plan. Although the basilica has reached its maximum height, the…
King Salman Park is set to become one of the world’s largest urban park projects. Located on the site of the old Riyadh Air Base in Saudi Arabia’s capital, this vast landscape is reimagining a once-restricted area into an expansive public realm. At 16.6 square kilometers, it will encompass many of the world’s famous parks, being roughly seven times the size of London’s Hyde Park and five times that of New York’s Central Park, and aims to transform Riyadh’s urban landscape while boosting the quality of life for residents and visitors alike. Work on King Salman Park has progressed steadily…
In the dense coastal jungle of Tulum, where mangroves meet the Caribbean horizon, architecture dissolves into canopy, shadow, and salt air. Over the past two decades, AZULIK has emerged not simply as a destination, but as a spatial philosophy. Conceived by Eduardo Neira, known globally as Roth, AZULIK challenges the conventional boundaries between built form and living ecosystem. Timber walkways hover lightly above the forest floor. Curved structures bend around existing trees. Interiors breathe through filtered light and woven fibers rather than glass and steel. Founded twenty years ago, AZULIK began as an experimental eco resort in Tulum. Today, it…
Founded in 1994 by Thomas Heatherwick, Heatherwick Studio is known for its work in architecture, urban infrastructure, sculpture, furniture design, and strategic thinking. The studio, which aims from the very beginning of each project to protect the planet and ensure that it is valued by the people who use it, responds proactively to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals. With a particular focus on social sustainability, integration with nature, and fostering discovery, Heatherwick Studio also addresses fundamental issues such as material use, carbon reduction, and energy performance. Here are the 8 buildings designed by Heatherwick Studio with the principle of…
Vietnam has embarked on one of the largest sports infrastructure projects in the world: the construction of the Trong Dong Stadium, a football-specific venue designed to become the largest stadium in the world by spectator capacity. Situated on the southern outskirts of Hanoi, Vietnam, this stadium is reshaping ideas about scale, culture, and modern engineering in stadium architecture. The stadium, named Trong Dong after the ancient bronze drums of Vietnam, an iconic symbol of local heritage, will accommodate approximately 135,000 spectators. At that size, it will eclipse current record holders like North Korea’s Rungrado 1st of May Stadium and India’s Narendra…
The Tampa Bay Rays are working toward building a new ballpark that would serve as their long-term home and anchor a larger neighborhood of shops, housing, and entertainment in Tampa, Florida. The idea reflects the team’s desire for a stable, modern facility after years of searching for the right site and a fresh start beyond their current stadium in St. Petersburg. The chosen site for the proposed stadium is the Dale Mabry campus of Hillsborough College, a roughly 113-acre area in Hillsborough County. Local leaders and the College Board have shown support for moving forward with a partnership that could…
Topic: ChatGPT for ArchitectsDate: April 11, 2026Time: 13:00 – 18:00 GMTFormat: Online on ZoomDuration: 1 Session (5 Hours)Registration Deadline: April 10th, 2026Total Seats: 50 seatsDifficulty: BeginnerLanguage: EnglishCertificate: YesGeneral Registration: 85 EURJoin free: with Full Access membershipFee For Digital Members: 50 EUR (15% discount available only for Digital Members)Organized By: PAACADEMYTutor: Mariana GrunschyRecordings: Recordings will be available for all participants afterward indefinitely. Introduction to ChatGPT for Architects: This workshop teaches how to use ChatGPT as a support tool throughout the architectural process, with a focus on productivity, organization, and consistency of deliverables. Instead of approaching AI solely as image generation, the workshop prioritizes workflows that apply directly to professional practice and demonstrates, in real time, a replicable and customizable system that…