Author: Sümeyye Okumus

Italy is once again preparing to welcome the world to the Winter Olympic Games. From February 6 to 22, 2026, the Milano–Cortina Winter Olympics will unfold across the country’s northern regions, returning the Games to Italian soil seventy years after Cortina hosted the Winter Olympics in 1956 and two decades after Turin’s 2006 edition. This third chapter is not a repetition of the past, but an expansion of it, reflecting how the scale and ambition of the Games have evolved. Rather than centering on a single host city, Milano–Cortina 2026 will stretch across more than 22,000 square kilometres, weaving together…

Snøhetta has never behaved like a conventional architectural office. Since its quiet beginnings in 1989 on the upper floor of an Oslo pub, the practice named after a remote Norwegian mountain has grown into a global studio whose work resists stylistic branding and instead leans into place, culture, and narrative. Across museums, opera houses, landscapes, and public institutions, Snøhetta approaches architecture less as an object and more as a civic and cultural proposition shaped by context. Now operating from Oslo, New York, San Francisco, and Singapore, the interdisciplinary studio continues to work across scales and geographies with a consistent clarity…

As 2025 draws to a close after a year defined by high-profile completions and experimental milestones, architectural attention is already shifting toward what lies ahead. Across continents, a new generation of projects is moving steadily toward realization, each shaped by long development cycles, evolving environmental constraints, and renewed expectations around public space, material responsibility, and form. Even as long-awaited landmarks such as the Sagrada Familia approach completion after more than a century of construction, and the Guggenheim Abu Dhabi prepares to open as the largest institution in the Guggenheim network, attention turns to what follows. This article brings together ten…

Global challenges, such as the housing crisis and climate change, have led to the unprecedented design of large-scale, master-planned, high-tech cities over the past two decades. New futuristic cities, built across many parts of the world, particularly in Asia, the Middle East, Africa, and Latin America, are attempts to create a relatively self-sufficient urban space geographically distinct from existing cities. Unlike extensions of existing urban centers, these purpose-built cities are autonomous entities that develop their own identities while offering a range of opportunities that make them attractive to the private sector. For developing economies, futuristic cities present a chance to…

Mistakes, seen as a natural part of human life, can sometimes result in lessons learned and minor problems, but some errors can lead to millions of dollars in losses or consequences severe enough to endanger human life. In the architecture and construction industry, where even the smallest mistake can have disastrous consequences, a single mistake is all it takes to turn what could have been an architectural marvel into a major disaster. Throughout history, construction errors around the world have doomed colossal projects, bent bridges, collapsed seemingly solid buildings, and even caused structures to melt cars. These major disasters, caused…

Building on cliffs is one of the most challenging yet creative aspects of architecture, which allows us to see the world in different ways. Houses built on cliffs offer residents breathtaking views by tackling the challenges of steep slopes and dizzying cliffs. The natural topography of the slopes becomes both a unique source of inspiration and a demanding parameter for new designs. Adapted to the sloping terrain, these houses become structures that integrate with nature, utilize the advantages of views and light to the fullest, and push the boundaries of design. In this article, we will examine 10 cliff houses…

In the United Arab Emirates, architecture is both an expression of ambition and a tool for shaping identity. Over the past two decades, the country has steadily positioned itself at the crossroads of innovation and tradition, where desert landscapes give rise to cultural landmarks, research hubs, and vertical cities. Guided by a forward-looking ethos, the UAE’s ongoing wave of megaprojects, some nearing completion, others still on the drawing board, reflects a broader commitment to rethinking how we inhabit space in a rapidly changing world. Here are the 10 Most Exciting Upcoming Megaprojects in the United Arab Emirates: 1. Dubai Creek…

It’s time to bid farewell to 2025 and welcome the New Year. Are you looking for a gift for an architecture or design lover you’d like to bring joy to as they welcome 2026? For those who have embraced design as a way of life, the best gifts are those that will revitalize their inspiration and boost their productivity. Explore these carefully curated, functional, aesthetic, and intriguing 15 gift ideas. Remember, a New Year’s gift for an architect or designer isn’t just a mere object; it’s a source of new ideas, inspiration, and creativity. Here are the 15 best New…

From ancient axial courtyards to futuristic skylines, Chinese architecture continues to balance heritage and innovation with remarkable fluency. In cities shaped by feng shui and megastructures alike, the built environment reflects both symbolic tradition and technological ambition. As China’s construction boom surges forward, a new generation of landmark buildings, many slated for completion by 2025 and 2026, are reshaping the urban fabric. Designed by internationally acclaimed studios, these projects explore sustainability, smart systems, and cultural continuity, marking China’s evolving role at the forefront of global architectural discourse. Here are the 10 most anticipated buildings in China: 1. Suzhou Museum of…

Since its founding in 1967 by Norman Foster, Foster + Partners has served as a central protagonist in the evolution of high-tech architecture. The London-based studio established a vocabulary of lightweight structures, exposed systems, and rigorously engineered envelopes that would influence generations of practitioners. Landmark projects such as Apple Park, Hearst Tower, and 30 St Mary Axe demonstrate the firm’s ability to merge architectural form with advanced material research and environmental strategy. Its global output, from residential interventions to museums, transport hubs, and headquarters, continues to test how architecture can negotiate scale, performance, and urban complexity in a rapidly transforming…