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.
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…
As global sporting events like FIFA World Cup 2026 continue to inspire everything from fashion to homeware, Swedish designer Gustaf Westman has introduced a product that transforms a simple bowl of snacks into part of the spectacle. The World Cup Snack Bowl combines sports culture, playful design, and contemporary ceramics, proving that even everyday rituals like sharing popcorn during a match can become a design statement. A Snack Bowl Inspired by the Spirit of the Game Known for his signature inflated forms and candy-colored aesthetics, Gustaf Westman has built a reputation for creating objects that blur the line between functionality…
Denmark’s ARoS Aarhus Art Museum has unveiled As Seen Below – The Dome, a Skyspace by James Turrell, a monumental new installation that merges architecture, light, and perception into a singular spatial experience. Opening to the public on 19 June 2026, the project marks the completion of The Next Level, ARoS’s decade-long expansion vision developed in collaboration with the architectural practice Schmidt Hammer Lassen. As Seen Below positions itself as a new cultural landmark for Aarhus while continuing Turrell’s lifelong exploration of light as a medium. The Art of Looking Up Created by renowned American artist James Turrell, the installation…
London’s long-awaited new museum has officially been given an opening date. The London Museum, formerly known as the Museum of London, will open its permanent galleries on 28 November 2026 inside the restored Victorian General Market at Smithfield, marking the culmination of one of Europe’s largest cultural regeneration projects. The announcement comes after years of planning, restoration work, and public anticipation surrounding the museum’s move from its former London Wall home, which closed in 2022. The project represents a significant rethinking of what a city museum can be. Occupying historic market buildings that once formed the heart of London’s wholesale…
In the vast landscapes of northwestern Saudi Arabia, a new architectural landmark is preparing to redefine the relationship between science, tourism, and place. Designed by Heatherwick Studio, AlUla Manara is an observatory where astronomy, landscape, and architecture converge beneath one of the world’s clearest celestial canopies. Set approximately 70 kilometers north of AlUla between the Harrat Uwayrid Reserve and Gharameel, the observatory occupies a site selected specifically for its exceptional dark-sky conditions. The remote desert location experiences minimal light pollution, making it ideal for advanced astronomical research while simultaneously creating an extraordinary setting for public stargazing and astrotourism. Designed in…
A Russian missile-and-drone attack on Kyiv has severely damaged the Dormition Cathedral at the UNESCO-listed Kyiv Pechersk Lavra, one of Eastern Christianity’s most revered architectural landmarks. Ukrainian officials report extensive roof damage and losses across the historic monastery complex, while restoration experts warn recovery could take years. The strike occurred during a large-scale overnight barrage on 15 June, when hundreds of drones and dozens of missiles targeted Ukrainian cities, leaving extensive damage across the capital and other regions. The fire broke out after a drone struck the roof of the Dormition Cathedral, igniting one of the most revered religious landmarks…
The Songshan Lake Exhibition and Performance Center by Zaha Hadid Architects (ZHA) has opened in Dongguan, China, introducing a major cultural destination within the Songshan Lake Science City. Designed as a multifunctional venue for exhibitions, performances, conferences, and public events, the project integrates cultural infrastructure and public space into a single architectural composition. Located within one of China’s leading innovation districts, the center reflects the city’s ambition to strengthen its cultural offerings while creating a new civic landmark. With its flowing architectural form, integrated landscape, and flexible interior program, the development demonstrates how contemporary cultural buildings can support both everyday…
Taipei’s Nangang district has undergone one of the city’s most significant urban transformations over the past two decades. Once known for its industrial character, the area has steadily evolved into a centre for technology, finance, and transportation. Now, Dutch architecture firm MVRDV has introduced a project that aims to mark this transition in physical form: Nangang Pair, a pair of office towers designed as a new gateway to the eastern side of the Taiwanese capital. Developed for JUT Group, the project occupies a prominent site directly in front of Kunyang Station, one of the key transportation nodes within Nangang. MVRDV…
Off the coast of Madagascar, a speculative megastructure called Baobab Waterfall proposes an unusual combination of renewable energy infrastructure, social rehabilitation, ecotourism, and biomimetic architecture. Designed by architect Ahmad Eghtesad as an entry for the Jacques Rougerie Foundation Competition, the conceptual project takes its form from one of Madagascar’s most iconic natural symbols, the baobab tree, and transforms it into a floating ocean-based infrastructure intended to address some of the island nation’s most pressing challenges. Although unbuilt, the proposal has gained international attention for its dramatic imagery: a circular floating island ringed by cascading waterfalls, enclosing a lush tropical sanctuary…
Saudi Arabia has unveiled plans for the region’s largest National Tennis Centre, a major sports infrastructure project under construction in Qiddiya City, west of Riyadh. Developed by Qiddiya Investment Company, the facility is designed to strengthen the Kingdom’s position in international tennis while creating a permanent hub for athlete development, community participation, and major global tournaments. The project forms part of Saudi Arabia’s broader efforts to expand its sports ecosystem and attract international sporting events. The National Tennis Centre will feature 30 courts in total, including 28 hard courts and two clay courts, making it the largest tennis complex in…