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Renovation
fromArchDaily
18 hours ago

7 Unbuilt Houses Shaped by Site, Climate, and Constraints

Residential architecture is explored through unbuilt projects that respond to site, climate, and constraints, emphasizing the house as a spatial system.
Renovation
fromArchDaily
18 hours ago

7 Unbuilt Houses Shaped by Site, Climate, and Constraints

Residential architecture is explored through unbuilt projects that respond to site, climate, and constraints, emphasizing the house as a spatial system.
fromDesign Milk
12 hours ago

Sabah House NYC Pays Homage To Set + Setting

Sabahs are made entirely by hand from 100% leather in either Texas or Turkey—two regions with distinct yet deeply rooted relationships to the material. The result is a shoe that varies subtly from pair to pair, even within the same size.
Brooklyn
Social justice
fromFast Company
15 hours ago

This Lego-like playground kit is designed for children displaced by war

Play is essential for children's development, especially in refugee camps, aiding in healing and normalcy for those affected by trauma.
#architecture
UX design
fromdesignboom | architecture & design magazine
2 days ago

how wutopia lab's 'magical realism' turns everyday spaces into ethereal interior atmospheres

Wutopia Lab creates immersive architectural experiences that transform ordinary spaces into imaginative environments, enhancing perception through design elements like light and geometry.
Renovation
fromArchDaily
18 hours ago

The House of the Green Pond / aceboXalonso studio

A blue pool was added to a Madrid home in 1971, transforming the backyard from a children's play area into a private leisure space.
Design
fromArchDaily
2 days ago

What Lies Beneath: 10 Projects Reshaping the Ground Level

Architecture's pursuit of lightness often leads to fragmented public spaces rather than continuous, accessible ground areas.
London
fromArchDaily
21 hours ago

Beyond the Street: Climate, Commerce, and the Evolution of Hong Kong's Elevated Networks

Hong Kong's elevated urbanism enhances connectivity but raises concerns about accessibility and the neglect of ground-level public life.
NYC real estate
from48 hills
1 day ago

The best and worst of CA housing policy, on display at UCLA conference - 48 hills

The Yimby narrative on housing is challenged by evidence showing economic inequality, not regulation, drives high housing prices.
California
fromStreetsblog California
3 days ago

Legislation Moving to Make It Easier to Build High-Rises Near Transit in CA's Seven Largest Cities - Streetsblog California

Assembly Bill 2074 aims to facilitate high-rise housing near transit hubs in California's largest cities by streamlining approval processes.
Europe news
fromArchDaily
2 days ago

Reimagining the Complete Neighborhood through Urban Renaturing

ReGreeneration project aims to transform European cities to remain livable amid climate change.
East Bay real estate
fromwww.berkeleyside.org
1 day ago

Berkeley raises bar to landmark buildings, over objections from preservationists

Berkeley City Council increased petition signature requirements for landmark status, raising concerns about citizen participation and development delays.
Real estate
fromwww.housingwire.com
1 day ago

The brands raising the bar in housing: The 2025 Exhibit Awards finalists announced

Branding is now a core competitive element in real estate and mortgage, influencing client loyalty and lead conversion.
LA real estate
fromPadailypost
3 days ago

Council OKs seven-story building over traffic concerns

Palo Alto City Council approved a seven-story, 321-unit apartment building despite community concerns about traffic and safety.
#brutalism
Arts
fromAesthetica Magazine
3 days ago

Aesthetica Magazine - The Endurance of Brutalism

Brutal Scotland exhibition explores post-war modernism, emphasizing how architecture reflects cultural identity and the interplay of decay and resilience.
Arts
fromAesthetica Magazine
3 days ago

Aesthetica Magazine - The Endurance of Brutalism

Brutal Scotland exhibition explores post-war modernism, emphasizing how architecture reflects cultural identity and the interplay of decay and resilience.
Software development
fromBusiness Matters
5 days ago

Top Benefits of Using Structural Design Software (And Why Spreadsheets Won't Cut It Anymore)

Modern structural design software automates repetitive tasks, improving accuracy and efficiency while reducing errors and costs in complex engineering projects.
#new-york-city
fromCity Limits
3 days ago
New York City

Will New City Rules Finally Bring More Sidewalk Sheds Down?

New York City aims to reduce construction scaffolding while ensuring safety and accessibility for pedestrians.
fromwww.amny.com
2 days ago
NYC real estate

Expert Analysis | Creating housing from public library and city-owneddevelopment rights | amNewYork

New York City Council Speaker Julie Menin advocates for proactive land use planning to address housing and affordability issues.
New York City
fromCity Limits
3 days ago

Will New City Rules Finally Bring More Sidewalk Sheds Down?

New York City aims to reduce construction scaffolding while ensuring safety and accessibility for pedestrians.
NYC real estate
fromwww.amny.com
2 days ago

Expert Analysis | Creating housing from public library and city-owneddevelopment rights | amNewYork

New York City Council Speaker Julie Menin advocates for proactive land use planning to address housing and affordability issues.
#gowanus
NYC real estate
fromHoodline
5 days ago

CPC Approves 1,000-Unit Bjarke Ingels Project in Gowanus

Gowanus will have a 27-story mixed-use complex with 1,000 units, 25% of which will be permanently affordable housing.
Renovation
fromBrownstoner
4 days ago

Bjarke Ingels-Designed Gowanus Build Preps for Foundation

A new 27-story building with over 1,000 apartments is set to transform a long-inactive site in Gowanus.
NYC real estate
fromHoodline
5 days ago

CPC Approves 1,000-Unit Bjarke Ingels Project in Gowanus

Gowanus will have a 27-story mixed-use complex with 1,000 units, 25% of which will be permanently affordable housing.
Renovation
fromBrownstoner
4 days ago

Bjarke Ingels-Designed Gowanus Build Preps for Foundation

A new 27-story building with over 1,000 apartments is set to transform a long-inactive site in Gowanus.
Remodel
fromArchitectural Digest
2 days ago

Narrow Bathroom Ideas: 6 Tricks for Making the Most of Every Square Inch

Narrow bathrooms can be transformed into luxurious spaces with bright colors, effective lighting, and strategic use of mirrors.
Social justice
fromwww.berkeleyside.org
3 days ago

Remembering Carl Anthony, architect who brought racial equity analysis to environmental movement

Carl Cokine Anthony, an influential architect and environmental justice leader, passed away at 87, leaving a legacy of racial equity and regionalism.
New York City
fromMoneywise
4 days ago

Zohran Mamdani plans to add 20,000 tiny homes to backyards and basements across NYC - What are ADUs, and how can they help ease the housing crunch?

New York City is simplifying the addition of ancillary dwelling units to alleviate the housing crisis.
Education
fromwww.archdaily.com
4 days ago

Hongling Middle School Shixia Campus / Tumushi Architects

Hongling Middle School Shixia Campus expansion is part of Shenzhen's initiative to innovate school models in high-density urban areas.
fromNBC New York
5 days ago

Fire rips through empty building in Chelsea

Firefighters operated from tower ladders to knock down the fire and conduct searches from the exterior due to unsafe interior conditions, said Deputy Chief Anthony Arpaia.
London
fromMitchell Hashimoto
1 week ago
Software development

The Building Block Economy

Building blocks for software development prioritize quantity over quality, enabling massive adoption and growth in user engagement.
Austin
fromPadailypost
2 weeks ago

New bus-only route might open the door to 7-story apartment buildings

Turning the Dumbarton Rail Corridor into a bus-only route may lead to seven-story apartment buildings in Atherton.
fromTasting Table
2 days ago

The Design Rule That Can Make Your Kitchen Spacious And Efficient - Tasting Table

The idea of the '3x4 kitchen rule' has some merit in terms of promoting balance and functionality, but I would not treat it as a hard rule. Kitchens should be designed based on how the client lives, cooks, and entertains rather than following a fixed formula.
Remodel
#grand-army-plaza
Brooklyn
fromTime Out New York
3 days ago

Check out this car-free Grand Army Plaza redesign proposal

A proposal aims to redesign Grand Army Plaza by banning cars from part of it and reconnecting the arch to Prospect Park.
Brooklyn
fromBrownstoner
3 days ago

New Plan Announced to Limit Traffic Around Grand Army Plaza

Mayor Zohran Mamdani proposes transforming Grand Army Plaza into a pedestrian plaza to enhance safety and public space.
Brooklyn
fromNBC New York
4 days ago

Mamdani, NYC DOT unveil proposed redesign for Brooklyn's Grand Army Plaza

Grand Army Plaza redesign aims to enhance safety for pedestrians and cyclists while connecting to Prospect Park.
New York City
fromGothamist
5 days ago

Empty building in Chelsea caught fire, FDNY says

Firefighters extinguished a fire in an empty Manhattan apartment building, with two firefighters hospitalized for minor injuries.
Renovation
fromwww.archdaily.com
22 hours ago

Shand Road / Ys Housing

Shand Road project by Ys Housing refines medium-density housing in Melbourne, focusing on design quality, environmental performance, and affordability.
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

Every child wants to find joy': the scheme designing playground equipment for disaster zones

Meininger, who grew up in Germany but now lives in London, likes making things. So when he saw how much his young sons enjoyed the jungle gym and play forts at the local park, he made an indoor treehouse for them.
Parenting
#brooklyn
Brooklyn
fromFOX 5 New York
3 days ago

Mamdani proposes redesign of Brooklyn's Grand Army Plaza to boost safety

Brooklyn's Grand Army Plaza redesign prioritizes pedestrian and cyclist safety while reducing vehicle access, creating new public space.
Brooklyn
fromwww.amny.com
4 days ago

A Grand' design: Mamdani proposes eliminating car traffic in part of Brooklyn's Grand Army Plaza | amNewYork

Mayor Zohran Mamdani proposes redesigning Grand Army Plaza to eliminate car traffic and enhance pedestrian safety.
Brooklyn
fromFOX 5 New York
3 days ago

Mamdani proposes redesign of Brooklyn's Grand Army Plaza to boost safety

Brooklyn's Grand Army Plaza redesign prioritizes pedestrian and cyclist safety while reducing vehicle access, creating new public space.
Brooklyn
fromwww.amny.com
4 days ago

A Grand' design: Mamdani proposes eliminating car traffic in part of Brooklyn's Grand Army Plaza | amNewYork

Mayor Zohran Mamdani proposes redesigning Grand Army Plaza to eliminate car traffic and enhance pedestrian safety.
Remodel
fromApartment Therapy
1 week ago

This Simple Trick Makes a Big Yard Feel So Much More Usable

Transforming a large outdoor space into manageable zones enhances its appeal and functionality.
Real estate
fromwww.housingwire.com
3 weeks ago

A modular player scales in urban high-rise apartment projects

Modular housing is gaining traction in multifamily construction, particularly in urban areas with high costs and labor constraints.
#urban-design
Brooklyn
fromStreetsblog New York City
4 days ago

Mamdani Embraces 20-Year-Old Plan to Create A Car-Free Link Between Prospect Park And Grand Army Plaza - Streetsblog New York City

Grand Army Plaza will undergo a redesign to enhance pedestrian safety and connectivity to Prospect Park.
Design
fromArchDaily
4 days ago

Elevated Infrastructure and Public Space: Reclaiming the Ground Below

Elevation creates secondary spaces beneath infrastructure that are often underutilized and informally occupied.
Brooklyn
fromStreetsblog New York City
4 days ago

Mamdani Embraces 20-Year-Old Plan to Create A Car-Free Link Between Prospect Park And Grand Army Plaza - Streetsblog New York City

Grand Army Plaza will undergo a redesign to enhance pedestrian safety and connectivity to Prospect Park.
Design
fromArchDaily
4 days ago

Elevated Infrastructure and Public Space: Reclaiming the Ground Below

Elevation creates secondary spaces beneath infrastructure that are often underutilized and informally occupied.
Design
fromArchDaily
1 day ago

What Textiles and Translucency Bring to Public Space: 5 Lightweight Interventions

Lightweight materials enhance public spaces through flexibility, visual permeability, and adaptability, fostering new relationships between the environment and human experience.
Design
fromObserver
2 days ago

WeWork's Chief Designer On Creating the Smart Workspace for Modern Work

WeWork Go pods provide flexible workspaces for modern professionals in high-traffic public venues, reflecting the shift towards more adaptable work environments.
Design
fromArchitectural Digest
3 days ago

An Eames House for Everyone: Could This New 'DIY Kit' Change How We Live?

Eames Office and Kettal will launch a modular housing system inspired by the Eames House at Milan Design Week 2026.
Renovation
fromDesign Milk
4 days ago

Circularity Cements Memory in Cast Concrete

True ingenuity in architecture lies in negotiation with the past rather than erasure, as demonstrated by the Trace project in London.
Design
fromwww.archdaily.com
3 days ago

Shanghai Jiao Tong University Student Service Center / TJAD/Zeng Qun Architecture Design Studio

The student center design responds to its unique edge site, balancing urban and natural elements while prioritizing student-centered educational philosophy.
Design
fromDesign Milk
3 days ago

Marc Thorpe's Forest Edge House Blends Beauty + Self Sufficiency

Forest Edge House exemplifies sustainable architecture, emphasizing energy independence and a design philosophy that integrates environmental forces into its structure.
Renovation
fromIrish Independent
3 days ago

Self-build story: 'It awakened something in me; I probably did it in a past life. But I've finally found a really creative career that I love'

A West Cork bungalow combines Irish and French design elements, focusing on light and texture to create a Mediterranean-inspired family home.
Design
fromArchDaily
3 days ago

Architecture of Water: Disappearing Fixtures in Contemporary Wellness

Advanced bathroom design emphasizes minimalism by making fixtures less visible, allowing water and light to shape the experience.
Renovation
fromThe Inspired Room
4 days ago

3 Secrets to Turn a Small Outdoor Space into a Retreat - The Inspired Room

Refreshing outdoor spaces can be achieved with intentional details and multifunctional furniture, even in small areas.
fromdesignboom | architecture & design magazine
3 days ago

pilar zeta's sculpted portals transform public spaces into pocket dreamworlds

Pilar Zeta builds environments like dreams that feel like stepping into a thought mid-formation. Her sculptural works take shape in the form of portals and objects that invite direct engagement, as visitors are invited to walk through them and notice subtle shifts in perception.
Design
fromArchDaily
4 days ago

Renovation Design of Yongping Warehouses / Atelier cnS

Dali in Nanhai District is transforming into a livable urban environment by unlocking public spaces within its dense fabric, focusing on revitalizing the Yongping Warehouses.
Renovation
Design
fromwww.archdaily.com
4 days ago

Earth Tree Installation / Kengo Kuma & Associates + Dinesen

Kengo Kuma's installation 'Earth | Tree' with Dinesen Douglas opens at Copenhagen Contemporary on March 28, 2026.
Renovation
fromwww.archdaily.com
4 days ago

Ten Social Housing Units in Santa Margalida, Mallorca / Javier Gavin + Siddartha Rodrigo + Juan Moreno + DATAAE

The project features 10 social housing units and 10 multipurpose spaces built with local materials in Santa Margalida, Mallorca.
Design
fromArchDaily
5 days ago

Edenland Pedestrian Bridge in Luxelakes / unarchitecte

Edenland Pedestrian Bridge enhances connectivity in Luxelakes using geometric forms, specifically a triangular pyramid motif, to express aesthetic value and tranquility.
Design
fromArchDaily
2 weeks ago

Cultural Centers Beyond the Building: 6 Unbuilt Projects Integrating Landscape

Cultural centers are evolving to reflect diverse architectural explorations and redefine public institutions' roles in various contexts.
Renovation
fromdesignboom | architecture & design magazine
1 month ago

3D printed street furniture recycles concrete and brick waste from demolished urban villages

Construction waste from demolished urban villages is converted into 3D printable composite material containing up to 85% solid waste, creating functional urban furniture through a closed-loop production system.
Design
fromwww.archdaily.com
1 month ago

Landforms Office / Billboards

Phosart Studio Landforms functions as an architectural manifesto integrating real estate operations, workspace design, and model homes to translate territorial scale into built experience.
Design
fromwww.archdaily.com
1 month ago

Architecture as a Platform: What Makes a Building Evolve?

Architecture increasingly adopts product design principles, prioritizing operational clarity, performance, and scalability over novelty, making buildings accountable for functionality and consistent user experience.
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