It was a big week here at Remodelista and Gardenista: Our latest (sixth!) book is out in the world! Read more about it right over here, and find it wherever books are sold. (P.S. We'd love to see your copy. Snap a photo in your garden (or front stoop, sunny window, or fire escape) and tag us on Instagram @gardenista_sourcebook.)
Frankfurt is often recognised for its distinctive skyline, a rare feature in European cities. Towering glass skyscrapers mark its role as a global financial hub, yet beneath this vertical image lies a city layered with centuries of history, destruction, and reconstruction. From medieval timber-framed houses to post-war modernism and contemporary high-rises, Frankfurt has consistently reinvented itself through architecture, producing a built environment where different periods coexist in dialogue.
Turin is known as one of Italy's most chic places. Earlier this year, Vogue named it the most elegant city in the country, even beating out the fashion capital of Milan. I've also read many travel blogs and articles about the great things Turin has to offer. Situated in the northwest of the country, it's known for its grand baroque architecture and royal history. It's also famous for being home to the Shroud of Turin, a centuries-old religious relic.
Barry Bergdoll is the Meyer Schapiro Professor of Art History at Columbia University, where he has taught for more than three decades. He is internationally recognized for his scholarship on the history of modern architecture and for his innovative curatorial projects. From 2007 to 2014, he served as Chief Curator of Architecture and Design at MoMA, organizing influential exhibitions such as Rising Currents: Projects for New York's Waterfront (2009-10), Foreclosed: Rehousing the American Dream (2012), and Latin America in Construction: Architecture 1955-1980 (2015).
Ryan Holmes, who helped create Hootsuite back in 2008, is now listing his modern Vancouver retreat for $6.7 million. Dubbed the Nest, the five-bedroom, six-bath home was custom built for Holmes and his wife, artist Paola Castelo, just last year. However, the couple has recently relocated about 75 miles north, to the charming resort town of Whistler, so they're now parting ways with their all-but-brand-new Vancouver digs.
Madrid has long been celebrated as a sanctuary for the Old Masters, a city where works by Picasso, Goya, and Bosch are revered in world-class museums. Yet over the past decade, the Spanish capital has been reshaping its artistic identity, carving out space in the global conversation around contemporary art. The latest - and perhaps most ambitious - development in this evolution is SOLO CSV, a new arts and culture space from the internationally renowned Madrileño project, SOLO.
From October 1st through October 31st, more than 100 partners throughout the five boroughs-including Municipal Art Society of New York, American Institute of Architects, Untapped New York, and more-invite New Yorkers to examine and engage with our built environment. The theme for this year's 15th annual festival is Shared Spaces. This framework encourages us to re-envision how we move, connect, and live together in New York City.
Christian de Portzamparc has been announced as the recipient of the 2026 Andrée Putman Lifetime Achievement Award by the Créateurs Design Awards (CDA). The recognition honors his influence on architecture and urban planning, situating him among a lineage of practitioners whose work has shaped both the built environment and cultural discourse. The ceremony will be held in Paris on January 17, 2026, where de Portzamparc will accept the award in person.
