The Year in Review: ArchDaily's December Editorial Focus
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The Year in Review: ArchDaily's December Editorial Focus
"December invites us to pause and look back at the moments that defined architecture and cities in 2025. Reflection is not only an act of memory, but of foresight - a way to understand where we've been in order to imagine where we might go next. From shifting cultural narratives to material and technological breakthroughs, this past year underscored the importance of experimentation and adaptation across the built environment."
"This month, ArchDaily explores the Year in Review, gathering the year's most compelling stories, ideas, and voices. The coverage revisits the projects, interviews, and essays that shaped the conversation, while recognizing the architects and thinkers who left a lasting impact on the discipline. It also looks ahead, identifying the most anticipated projects and issues of 2026, and the emerging directions they suggest."
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From the pavilions of Osaka and Venice to the roundtables of Belém, 2025 presented defining moments in architecture and cities. Reflection served as foresight to translate past experiences into future directions. Shifting cultural narratives intersected with material and technological breakthroughs, underscoring experimentation and adaptation across the built environment. Rehabilitation of existing structures raised questions of permanence, context, and continuity. Interior design responded to evolving patterns of living, working, and well-being. Renewed attention to materials and construction techniques signaled a move toward conscious, regenerative design. Smart design platforms created solutions that elevate environments while anticipating key projects and issues for 2026.
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