Author: Isha Chaudhary
Isha Chaudhary
Isha Chaudhary is an architecture writer who follows and writes about current trends and emerging discussions in architecture, with a focus on design, technology, and place-making.
On Santander’s waterfront, the historic Pereda Building is being transformed into Faro Santander, a new cultural institution designed by David Chipperfield Architects. The project reimagines Banco Santander’s long-standing headquarters as a publicly accessible destination for art, culture, events, and civic life while preserving the architectural identity of one of the city’s most recognizable landmarks. A Historic Building on the Bay The Pereda Building occupies a prominent position along Paseo de Pereda, facing the Bay of Santander. Its history stretches back to the late 18th century, and over time it has served multiple roles, including a hotel, a rowing club, and…
A major structural emergency has disrupted one of the most ambitious adaptive reuse projects in the United States after part of the former Pfizer headquarters in Midtown Manhattan was deemed at risk of a localized collapse. The incident forced large-scale evacuations, street closures, and an emergency stabilization operation at what is planned to become New York City’s largest office-to-residential conversion. The building at 235 East 42nd Street, once Pfizer’s global headquarters, is currently being transformed into a residential complex with approximately 1,600 apartments, including around 400 affordable housing units. Designed by Gensler and developed by Metro Loft Management and David…
Nestled on the western edge of the Lujiang Basin in Baoshan, Yunnan Province, the Bawan Village Visitor Center by TAO (Trace Architecture Office) demonstrates how contemporary architecture can emerge from the logic of an existing rural landscape. Completed in 2026, the 244-square-meter visitor center transforms an abandoned gas station into a welcoming public space that reconnects visitors with the mountain village while preserving its spatial identity. Designed under the leadership of architect Hua Li, the project functions as both a gateway to the Gaoligong Mountains and an extension of everyday village life. Responding to a Village Built by the Mountain…
Located in the western district of Licata, Agrigento, the Santa Barbara Parish Complex reimagines the role of a contemporary church as more than a place of worship. Designed by architects Francesco Lipari, Lillo Giglia, and Giuseppe Conti, the project creates a welcoming “campus of faith” where spirituality, education, and community life come together within an open and accessible architectural environment. The complex was selected through a two-stage invited design competition promoted by the Archdiocese of Agrigento and Santa Barbara Parish, with funding provided by the Italian Episcopal Conference through its “8xmille” program. The project establishes a civic and spiritual landmark…
Seattle Airport has officially opened its long-awaited C Concourse Expansion, a major addition designed by The Miller Hull Partnership in collaboration with Woods Bagot. Developed for the Port of Seattle, the approximately 229,500-square-foot (21,300 sq m) expansion transforms one of the airport’s busiest concourses into a light-filled, passenger-focused environment inspired by the landscapes of the Pacific Northwest. The project welcomed its first passengers in June 2026, marking a significant milestone in SEA Airport’s ongoing modernization program. A Vertical Expansion Above an Operating Concourse The Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) project was constructed above the existing Concourse C, adding four new levels…
After years of speculation and persistent requests from enthusiasts, Ferrari has finally answered one of the automotive world’s biggest wishes, but with a distinctly modern twist. The Italian marque has unveiled the Ferrari 12Cilindri Manuale, a limited-production grand tourer that revives the iconic gated gear lever and three-pedal driving experience without returning to a conventional manual gearbox. Instead of engineering an entirely new mechanical transmission, Ferrari has developed an innovative ‘Manuale by Wire’ system that recreates the engagement, sound, and feel of shifting a traditional manual while retaining the speed and performance of its eight-speed dual-clutch transmission. The result is…
What happens when architecture disappears into the clouds? At Berlin’s Neue Nationalgalerie, Japanese artist Fujiko Nakaya answers that question with an artwork that doesn’t rely on stone, steel, or bronze. Instead, her medium is fog. Returning to the museum after its overwhelming public response, Fujiko Nakaya’s Fog Sculpture in the Sculpture Garden of the Neue Nationalgalerie transforms one of modern architecture’s most celebrated spaces into a constantly shifting landscape where visitors become part of the artwork itself. Audiences walk through an environment that changes every second with wind, humidity, light, and movement. A Sculpture Made of Atmosphere Fujiko Nakaya’s Fog…
The Sharjah Architecture Triennial (SAT) has officially announced the participants and opening dates for its highly anticipated third edition, bringing together architects, designers, artists, researchers, and collectives from across the Global South. Running from 14 November 2026 to 14 April 2027, the event will once again transform Sharjah into a platform for conversations around architecture, urbanism, civic life, and collective futures. Curated by anthropologist, writer, and urban scholar Vyjayanthi Rao, with Tau Tavengwa serving as Associate Curator, the third edition is centered on the theme “Architecture Otherwise: Building Civic Infrastructure for Collective Futures.” The Sharjah Architecture Triennial explores architecture as…
French automotive brand Alpine Cars has joined forces with fashion house Lacoste to unveil the Alpine x Lacoste Beware of the Crocodile – Alpine Lacoste A290 Rallye, a one-off electric rally car that combines competition engineering with fashion-inspired design. Developed as a unique collaboration between the two French brands, the vehicle merges Alpine’s motorsport expertise with Lacoste’s distinctive design language. Announced on 29 June 2026, the collaboration also includes a co-branded apparel capsule collection and a campaign film titled The Test, featuring actor Pierre Niney and Pierre Gasly, driver for the BWT Alpine Formula One Team. Alpine based the project…
Hospitals have been planned as self-contained institutions where medical care remains separated from everyday urban life. The winning proposal for the new Main Hospital and Children’s Hospital in Brescia takes a radically different position. Designed by CRA-Carlo Ratti Associati, Park Associati, and Politecnica Building for Humans, together with Openfabric, DOTDOTDOT, Studio Mattioli, and Eckersley O’Callaghan, the project proposes healthcare as part of a larger ecological, social, and academic network. Selected through an international design competition, the proposal introduces the concept of the CareRing, a continuous landscape and mobility system that reshapes the entire ASST Spedali Civili di Brescia campus. Instead…