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.
Venezuela has declared a nationwide state of emergency after two powerful earthquakes measuring 7.2 and 7.5 magnitude struck the country within less than a minute of each other, causing widespread damage, building collapses, transport disruptions, and emergency rescue operations across several regions. Authorities have suspended classes and non-essential activities while search-and-rescue teams continue to assess the scale of the disaster. According to reports from the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) and Venezuelan authorities, the first earthquake, measuring 7.2 magnitude, was followed approximately 40 seconds later by a stronger 7.5-magnitude event. The epicenters were located in western and north-central Venezuela near the…
Fashion runways shape experiences beyond the clothing they frame. They have become immersive environments, temporary architectures that frame how collections are experienced and remembered. For Louis Vuitton’s Spring–Summer 2027 menswear presentation in Paris, Pharrell Williams pushed this idea further by converting the runway into a constructed coastline dominated by a monumental wave rising above a sandy landscape. The installation positioned space itself as part of the collection’s narrative. Louis Vuitton Brings the Shoreline to Paris Presented during Paris Fashion Week amid unusually high summer temperatures, the show immersed guests in an environment of sand, water, sound, and movement. Models crossed…
At the 2026 3daysofdesign Festival in Copenhagen, UNStudio, led by Ben van Berkel, unveiled a new collaboration with Spanish furniture brand Sancal. Named Gradas, the Spanish word for stepped seating commonly found in public squares, amphitheaters, and gathering spaces, the collection transforms an urban architectural typology into a versatile furniture system designed for contemporary interiors. Gradas explores how furniture can encourage interaction, movement, and multiple ways of occupying space. By introducing different levels, depths, and seating positions, the collection blurs the line between furniture design and architecture, bringing the social dynamics of public spaces into homes, workplaces, hospitality environments, and…
The Miami Design District is known for pushing architectural boundaries, and its newest addition continues that approach. Designed by the internationally acclaimed architecture firm Snøhetta, Sweetbird North is set to become a new architectural landmark in the neighborhood, incorporating retail, office spaces, and public engagement within a striking mesh-covered form. Developed by Miami Design District Associates (MDDA) in partnership with Raycliff Capital, the eight-storey mixed-use building will occupy a 17,000-square-foot site and deliver approximately 120,500 square feet of workspace and retail space. Construction is expected to begin in August 2026, with completion targeted for early 2028. The Mesh Façade That…
The story of Juneteenth has long been told through history books, community gatherings, and annual celebrations. Now, it is set to gain a permanent architectural landmark. Designed by Bjarke Ingels Group (BIG) in collaboration with Alligood Song Architects and a multidisciplinary team, the National Juneteenth Museum in Fort Worth, Texas, is envisioned as a cultural destination, educational hub, community anchor, and symbolic representation of freedom itself. Following the approval of the Southside Community Center site by the Fort Worth City Council, the project has reached a significant milestone, accompanied by the release of new renderings that reveal a design deeply…
What happens when one of the most familiar urban spaces is removed from the city street and placed in the middle of a harbor? Visitors walking along Toronto’s waterfront this summer have been stopping in disbelief at the sight of a fully stocked floating convenience store gently bobbing on the waters of Harbour Square Basin. At first glance, it appears to be a functioning neighborhood shop. Look closer, however, and it reveals itself as something entirely different: a public art installation designed to spark conversations about culture, migration, trade, and the everyday spaces that shape urban life. Named Global Convenience,…
The Netherlands-based company Vertico has announced the third edition of its Greenfield Residency, an annual program designed to give academic institutions direct access to industrial robotic fabrication technologies. Hosted at Vertico’s facility in Eindhoven, the residency enables universities to develop and fabricate experimental research projects at full scale while engaging with advanced robotic manufacturing processes. The initiative is aimed at professors, assistant professors, studio supervisors, and research leaders seeking to provide students with hands-on experience in robotic fabrication. Through an intensive week-long residency, selected teams will work alongside Vertico’s specialists to transform research concepts into physical prototypes. Bridging Academia and…
The future of the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG), Australia’s most iconic sporting venue, has taken a significant step forward with the appointment of an international design consortium to lead planning for a major redevelopment project expected to cost between AUD 2 billion and AUD 3 billion. The Victorian Government has appointed Architectus, working alongside Foster + Partners and MANICA Architecture, as the lead design team for the next phase of the MCG’s transformation. Global infrastructure consultancy AECOM has also joined the project as the lead engineering consultant. The appointment marks a major milestone in the preparation of a comprehensive business…
As Qatar continues to position itself as a global cultural destination, Al Maha Island in Lusail is emerging as one of the country’s architectural and artistic territories. The latest announcement that Art Basel Qatar will establish a permanent Herzog & de Meuron-designed home on the island signals a new chapter in the relationship between architecture, cultural infrastructure, and international art exchange. The project is envisioned as part of a larger cultural ecosystem that has been taking shape on Al Maha Island for over a decade. At the center of this vision stands the future Lusail Museum, one of Herzog &…
The Tallinn Architecture Biennale 2026 has officially unveiled its full programme, venues, and key participants, revealing an agenda that examines the true cost of architecture in an era of economic uncertainty, resource scarcity, and climate challenges. Scheduled to take place from 9 September to 30 November 2026, the Tallinn Architecture Biennale 2026 (TAB 2026) will transform Estonia’s capital into a platform for critical discussions on affordability, value, and responsibility in the built environment. Organized by the Estonian Centre for Architecture, the biennale was symbolically launched on 2 June with a public landscape intervention atop Tallinn’s iconic Linnahall. Under the title…