Author: Pooja Khanna Tyagi

Reframing the Pantheon through Roman spatial order and subterranean archaeology, STARTT’s intervention responds to the need for controlled public access and a clearer interpretation of the monument’s complex underground layers, without compromising its fragile historic fabric. The project introduces new visitor routes and archaeological access through a non-invasive design approach, opening up previously concealed strata beneath one of Rome’s most studied structures, while treating the Pantheon as a continuously evolving historical field. The Pantheon stands as a synthesis of Greek formal language and Roman engineering precision. Over centuries, it has been interpreted as an architectural icon and an urban artifact…

In a refined collaboration, Japanese architect Kengo Kuma and India-based Jaipur Rugs reinterpret built form as a sensory surface. The Faces Collection avoids direct representation and explores fragments, material depth, and nuanced transitions influenced by light and nature. The result is a series of rugs that read as gentle imprints of space that is calm, atmospheric, and seamlessly suited to everyday living. First presented at Milan Design Week, Faces includes 16 rugs inspired by landmark works from Kengo Kuma & Associates. The best part about these rugs is that they do not replicate façades, but each piece captures the mood,…

At Los Angeles International Airport (LAX), the Midfield Satellite Concourse South emerges as one of the most forward-thinking aviation developments in the United States. Designed by Woods Bagot Studio California, the project reflects a new approach to capacity, experience, and construction innovation. As an extension of the Tom Bradley International Terminal, MSC South introduces nearly 150,000 square feet of new space and eight additional gates for narrowbody aircraft. The expansion marks a clear shift toward increased capacity and smoother operations, enabling the airport to respond more flexibly to growing passenger demand. Blends Indoors and Outdoors with Southern California Light MSC…

Contemporary Emirati architecture is at its strongest when it does not simply borrow global aesthetics but transforms regional intelligence into modern design systems. Across the UAE, some of the most cutting-edge projects are not defined by spectacle alone, but by how they reinterpret traditional environmental and cultural devices through technology, geometry, and performance. Three components stand out repeatedly: the mashrabiya, the thermal chimney, and Islamic geometry. Each of these originates in long-standing architectural traditions, yet today they are being interpreted as active design strategies and not decorative references. 1. Mashrabiya as a Climate-Responsive Skin In Emirati architecture, the mashrabiya has…

WASP used 3D-printed architecture to create a lime-based service building at Milan Bergamo Airport through robotic fabrication and low-carbon construction methods. Named Ol Casél, or ‘the little house’ in the Bergamo dialect, the project brings together additive fabrication, low-carbon material research, and small-scale infrastructure within a highly controlled operational setting. Small Utility Building Takes Shape Through Robotic Construction The project is designed as a working piece of airport infrastructure. Located within the logistics zone of Milan Bergamo Airport, the structure accommodates restrooms and a rest area for customs personnel. The walls of the building were printed directly on site using…

Traditional Korean architecture is explored in project Typology: Hanok through its spatial flow, continuity, and relationships, not just its form, and moves beyond mere formal reconstruction or structural reproduction The project explores a topological design workflow using AI to reinterpret the sectional logic and spatial continuity of traditional Korean architecture. Instead of reconstructing structural joints or replicating the familiar Hanok frame, the focus shifts to deeper spatial qualities, including nonlinear organization, fluid curves, and seamless transitions between interior and exterior. These characteristics are translated through an AI-based three-dimensional mapping process that reads sequences of images as evolving spatial conditions. Instead…

For years, the UAE’s urban planning has often been interpreted through the lens of the skyline, and that has been through height, spectacle, and landmark architecture. However, the country’s next chapter is being shaped less by isolated icons and more by how entire districts are planned, connected, and experienced. This is because urban planning in the UAE is becoming more strategic, immersive, and place-driven. It is no longer only about what rises above the ground, but about how cities function at street level or how they attract people and create value over time. Across the region, emerging developments point to…

At the California Science Center, a new landmark by ZGF Architects has reached completion. The Samuel Oschin Air and Space Center introduces a stainless-steel tower that redefines how visitors encounter space exploration, positioning Space Shuttle Endeavour in a dramatic vertical, launch-ready display. Stainless-steel tower establishes a distinctive new architectural identity After four years of construction, the structure is complete, defined by a 200-foot-tall curving tower that encloses the shuttle within a sleek metallic shell. The addition contrasts with the existing brick campus, creating a bold contemporary presence. Its layered base features textured metal volumes that cantilever outward, shaping a dynamic…

Solar panels are often treated as a technical afterthought, something applied to a roof once the architecture is already complete. This shift is especially visible in contemporary parametric and computational design, where geometry is not only visual but performative. Surfaces can tilt, fold, curve, track sunlight, filter heat, create shade, and support energy production at the same time. For years, solar panels were associated with flat rooftops, technical installations, and visible sustainability gestures that rarely shaped the actual design of a building. They helped performance, but they seldom influenced architecture in a meaningful visual or spatial way. In this context,…

Nonhyeon 169 by See Architects is located at the intersection of a busy commercial street and a quiet residential alley in Gangnam, Seoul. The project sits within a first-class residential zoning area, where strict height and floor area regulations limit development intensity. Despite these constraints, the site demands a strong commercial presence due to its urban context and visibility. This contrast between restriction and expectation defines the design challenge. Instead of increasing volume, the architecture builds presence through layered façades, controlled transparency, and visual depth. The result is a compact building that feels taller, richer, and more dynamic than its…