Author: Pooja Khanna Tyagi

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…

Global architecture firm Populous presents a renewed vision for Eden Gardens in Kolkata,  India, transforming one of cricket’s most historic venues into a future-ready destination. The proposal introduces expanded seating, enhanced hospitality, and immersive fan environments, aligning the stadium with the evolving expectations of contemporary sport. An Icon Expands from Legacy into a New Era Established in 1864, Eden Gardens holds a legendary status in the world of cricket, often referred to as the “Home of Indian Cricket.” With over 160 years of history, it remains one of the largest and most revered stadiums globally. The redevelopment marks a significant…

Coachella art installations define the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival 2026 as it returns to the Empire Polo Club for its landmark 25th edition, unfolding across two weekends—April 10–12 and April 17–19, 2026. Bringing together more than 130 musical acts, the festival is equally defined by its ambitious program of large-scale art installations that transform the desert into an immersive design landscape. Curated by Raffi Lehrer in collaboration with Paul Clemente, this year’s art program shifts focus from spectacle to experience. As you move further from the stages, sound softens into a distant hum, and architecture begins to take…

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…

In Melbourne, Northcote House by LLDS Architects transforms the Victorian terrace through advanced fabrication and ecological design. A rooftop garden replaces lost ground, while robot-milled interiors and fluid spaces create a precise yet expressive home. The project blends technology, sustainability, and spatial innovation within a compact, highly distinctive urban footprint. Reclaims Space with a Rooftop Landscape Above a Narrow Terrace On a tight inner-city site in Melbourne, Northcote House offers a new take on the Victorian terrace by lifting the ground plane to create a rooftop garden. Designed by LLDS, this elevated surface restores outdoor space while supporting local ecology…

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…

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…

Los Angeles’ Getty Center will shut from March 2027 to spring 2028 for its largest modernization since opening, featuring gallery upgrades, tram improvements, and enhanced visitor spaces. The Getty Center, dramatically positioned on the hills of the San Gabriel Mountains above Los Angeles, is set to undergo its most extensive transformation since debuting in 1997. The campus will be closed to visitors from March 2027 through spring 2028 as part of a large-scale modernization plan aimed at upgrading infrastructure, improving visitor experience, and aligning with long-term sustainability goals. Known for its elevated, Acropolis-like setting, the site requires visitors to travel…

Courtyard design has always revolved around active public and private spaces that shape how we interact, gather, and experience the built environment. Across time and cultures, the courtyard has shifted from a symbol of control and power to a tool for social connection and cultural storytelling. Whether embedded in historic palaces, community-driven architecture, curated museum interiors, vernacular and modern homes, these spaces blur the boundary between inside and outside while responding to climate, context, and human behavior. Courtyards also operate as cultural registers, reflecting the values and social structures of their time. Their scale, accessibility, and degree of openness shift…

Japan’s emerging architectural projects combine innovation, tradition, and Japanese design with site-responsive thinking to shape a more intelligent design future. Japan’s most distinctive architecture today is not defined by futuristic form alone, but by the intelligence behind it. Its strength lies in combining innovation with restraint, cultural memory, environmental awareness, and long-term adaptability, producing buildings that feel visually striking while remaining deeply responsive, purposeful, and structurally relevant. In Japanese design, innovation is rarely pursued as spectacle for its own sake. Instead, it emerges through careful responses to climate, geography, tradition, and evolving social needs. That is what makes these projects…