Madelon Vriesendorp, co-founder of OMA and recipient of the 2025 Soane Medal in London

Madelon Vriesendorp, co-founder of OMA, has been awarded the 2025 Soane Medal

Madelon Vriesendorp, artist and co-founder of the architectural firm OMA, has been named the recipient of the 2025 Soane Medal. The award recognizes her inventive visual language and her influential role in shaping modern and postmodern architecture.

October 12, 2025

The new masterpiece by Büro Ole Scheeren in Shenzhen, China: a mixed-use urban complex

The international studio Büro Ole Scheeren has unveiled its new project, the Houhai Hybrid Campus, in the Houhai district of Shenzhen. Introduced on the eve of the 45th anniversary of the ...

September 30, 2025
"Soil-Beings" Exhibition at the Philippine Pavilion, 2025 Venice Architecture Biennale – Rethinking the Relationship Between Architecture and Soil

“Soil-Beings” at the 2025 Venice Architecture Biennale: The Philippine Pavilion and a Fresh Perspective on Architecture and Soil

The Philippine Pavilion at the 2025 Venice Architecture Biennale, featuring the "Soil-Beings" exhibition curated by Renan Laru-An, presents a fresh perspective on the relationship between architecture and soil, emphasizing sustainability and the coexistence of humans and the Earth.

September 23, 2025
Nicholas Grimshaw, pioneering British architect, has passed away – his landmark projects include the Eden Project and Waterloo International Terminal.

The Passing of Nicholas Grimshaw, Pioneer of High-Tech Architecture and Creator of the Eden Project

Nicholas Grimshaw, the renowned British architect and founder of Grimshaw Architects, has passed away at the age of 85. His works, including the Eden Project and Waterloo Terminal, continue to inspire modern and sustainable architecture.

September 16, 2025
Arched brick façade of the new commercial building in Toronto, designed by Hariri Pontarini Architects.

Design of a new commercial building in Toronto with unique brick arches

Hariri Pontarini Architects has designed a modern and flexible commercial building in Toronto, where distinctive brick arches bring both a historic and innovative identity to the urban context.

September 14, 2025
Jumeirah Marsa Al Arab Hotel in Dubai, featuring a design inspired by superyachts along the Jumeirah coastline.

The Jumeirah Marsa Al Arab Hotel, inspired by superyachts, has opened in Dubai

Jumeirah Marsa Al Arab Hotel opened in Dubai in 2025; a masterpiece by Killa Design inspired by superyachts, offering a luxurious experience on the Jumeirah shoreline.

September 11, 2025
Adidas Desert Running Track in the heart of an abandoned gypsum quarry with sustainable and minimalist design

The Adidas Desert Running Track with Sustainable Design

Adidas and PlayLab have created a 200-meter desert running track in the heart of an abandoned gypsum quarry in New Mexico. This temporary project stands as a remarkable example of sustainable design and environmental art, transforming running into a sensory and meditative experience. Using natural and biodegradable materials, the track gradually returns to nature, celebrating the experience of being in the quiet desert.

September 7, 2025
Villa Construction in the Heart of Nature: A Modern, Lush Villa Revived from an Abandoned Quarry in France

villa construction in the Heart of Nature: Reviving an Abandoned Quarry in France

In southeastern France, in the Gard region near the town of Uzès, an abandoned quarry has been transformed into a lush and inspiring villa. This project is a striking example of villa construction, demonstrating how architecture can go beyond simple building to create a poetic and artistic experience within nature.

September 1, 2025
Modern Villa in Telluride, California: Striking Contrast Between Black Exterior and Warm Interior with Smart Design.

Modern Villa in Telluride, California: Contrast Between Black Exterior and Warm Interior

Discover a Modern Villa in Telluride, California, featuring a black exterior and a warm, inviting interior. Its smart design—including artistic staircases, a living area with exposed steel beams, and a central island kitchen—serves as an inspiring example of innovative modern villa design.

August 30, 2025
The HelioSkin flexible solar fabric, which moves toward the sun without a motor, is an example of solar energy innovation in modern architecture.

HelioSkin: Solar Energy Innovation in Modern Architecture

Researchers at Cornell University have designed a flexible solar fabric that automatically tracks the sun without the need for motors. Inspired by the natural movements of plants and using origami-inspired patterns along with folding and cutting techniques, this fabric enables the creation of canopies, facades, and curved surfaces on buildings while maximizing solar energy capture. HelioSkin represents an innovative example of combining science, technology, and sustainable architectural design.

August 28, 2025