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London
fromArchDaily
7 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.
Renovation
fromwww.archdaily.com
8 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.
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.
NYC real estate
from48 hills
12 hours 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.
Brooklyn
fromBrooklyn Paper
15 hours ago

Towering Bjarke Ingels-Designed Gowanus project moves toward construction * Brooklyn Paper

The project features 16-story towers with a public esplanade, artist workspaces, and amenities, significantly increasing height and density compared to earlier plans.
Alternative transportation
fromStreetsblog USA
1 day ago

Florida Town Gives New Residents Free Golf Carts to Replace Their Cars - Streetsblog USA

Babcock Ranch incentivizes residents to drive less by offering free golf carts with new home purchases, promoting a community focused on alternative transportation.
California
fromStreetsblog California
2 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.
Real estate
fromwww.housingwire.com
21 hours 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.
Upper West Side
fromTime Out New York
16 hours ago

Check out plans for a new crosstown bike lane that will go through Central Park

A proposed two-way protected bike lane on 72nd Street aims to create a safe crosstown connection across Manhattan.
#architecture
Renovation
fromwww.archdaily.com
1 day ago

PCG House / Visioarq Arquitectos

The residence in Portugal features formal clarity, functional efficiency, and strong landscape integration with a refined volumetric composition.
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
1 day ago

FN House / Anonym

FN House features a bold exterior design while maintaining a humble connection to its Bangkok neighborhood through material choices.
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.
fromwww.bbc.com
1 day ago

Wellbeing garden opens to combat isolation

Volunteer Linda Fisher, 68, discovered the hub two years ago when she was 'socially isolated' and said the garden 'will be an ice-breaker for people walking past'.
London food
Environment
fromStreetsblog USA
2 days ago

Where the Hottest Blocks in Your City Are - And How To Cool Them Down - Streetsblog USA

A new tool helps cities identify and cool their hottest streets during heat waves to improve thermal comfort and encourage sustainable transportation.
E-Commerce
fromApartment Therapy
2 days ago

This Slim Storage Cart Slides Into Narrow Kitchen Gaps - and It's So Useful

The CABTE Slim Storage Cart effectively utilizes narrow spaces for storage, solving organization issues in small apartments.
New York City
fromMoneywise
3 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.
Social justice
fromwww.berkeleyside.org
2 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.
London startup
fromComputerWeekly.com
3 days ago

Datacentre developers tout benefits to local communities, but do they deliver? | Computer Weekly

Datacentre developments are causing challenges for local businesses, raising concerns about energy consumption and community impact despite potential local benefits.
Dining
fromArchitectural Digest
2 years ago

17 Small Dining Room Ideas That Serve a Crowd

Small dining rooms can be designed to feel grand and inviting with the right choices in color, furniture scale, and multifunctional elements.
Remodel
fromArchitectural Digest
1 day 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.
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.
Philosophy
fromApaonline
1 week ago

Promoting Civic Friendship: The Transformative Power of Public Spaces

The neighborhood in Lisbon faces challenges due to population growth, infrastructure strain, and a need for community-driven solutions like SAAL.
#new-york-city
fromwww.amny.com
1 day ago
NYC real estate

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

NYC real estate
fromwww.amny.com
1 day 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.
NYC real estate
fromCity Limits
1 day ago

Opinion: Don't Let a Proven Housing Preservation Tool Slip Through the Cracks

New York City must reform the J-51 program to preserve affordable housing and address the housing crisis effectively.
Real estate
fromFortune
16 hours ago

The housing crisis has become HR's problem. Helping workers buy homes near the office is employers' newest RTO play | Fortune

Employer-assisted housing programs are emerging to help workers with homebuying costs amid rising housing challenges.
#affordable-housing
LA real estate
fromLos Angeles Times
1 day ago

Hundreds of affordable housing units funded by new L.A. County agency

L.A. County Affordable Housing Solutions Agency approved over $100 million for affordable housing, aiming to simplify funding and expedite construction.
Brooklyn
fromBrooklyn, NY Patch
2 days ago

Brooklyn Gains 153-Unit Affordable Senior Housing Development

A new affordable senior housing development in Bushwick adds 153 units for low-income older adults, including formerly homeless seniors, promoting aging-in-place options.
#grand-army-plaza
Brooklyn
fromTime Out New York
2 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
2 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
fromTime Out New York
2 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
2 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.
London food
fromwww.cbc.ca
3 days ago

Church Street plan could make The Village pedestrian-friendly this summer | CBC News

Church Street in Toronto's Church-Wellesley neighbourhood may become a car-free zone this summer, enhancing pedestrian space and community activities.
New York City
fromGothamist
4 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.
Remodel
fromApartment Therapy
23 hours ago

A Privacy Trick and Bold Colors Transformed a Bare, Exposed Concrete Balcony

Revamping a small balcony can enhance privacy and aesthetics, creating a relaxing outdoor retreat.
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.
#residential-architecture
fromTasting Table
1 day 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
#brooklyn
Brooklyn
fromFOX 5 New York
2 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
3 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
2 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
3 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.
fromPhilosophynow
2 weeks ago
Philosophy

The Collective City

Islamic philosophy invites plurality and coexistence, emphasizing the importance of dialogue and the acceptance of error in understanding.
Remodel
fromApartment Therapy
1 day ago

This 500-Square-Foot Attic Proves Downsizing from Three Bedrooms Can Be Cozy (and Colorful!)

Benita and Brian Lynch downsized from a three-bedroom apartment to a 500-square-foot attic unit during the COVID pandemic, embracing the challenges of decluttering.
Renovation
fromApartment Therapy
19 hours ago

This Chic Apartment Proves Thrifted Items Fix an "Egregious Lack of Whimsy"

Leah Gauthier transformed her Vancouver apartment into a creative representation of herself using intentional decor and thrifted finds.
Remodel
fromApartment Therapy
21 hours ago

This Colorful IKEA Storage Gem Is So Compact, It Works in Basically Every Room

The KRÖNIKÖR shelf from IKEA combines functionality with style, offering a vibrant storage solution for small spaces.
#urban-design
Brooklyn
fromStreetsblog New York City
3 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
3 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.
Remodel
fromAol
2 days ago

Costco's Luxe "Boardroom" Shed Is the Perfect Work-From-Home Hideaway-And It Ships Free

Building a home office shed can enhance work-life balance and provide a dedicated workspace.
Renovation
fromDesign Milk
22 hours ago

Tyron Hill's Preservation and Renovation Give Way to Possibility

Sara Gray's renovation approach embraces wear and patina, creating a welcoming atmosphere in a nearly century-old home rather than preserving it in an idealized state.
#tiny-house
Design
fromObserver
1 day 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.
Renovation
fromDesign Milk
1 day ago

Renovation of a Historic School Creates Harmony With Nature

Renovation projects must honor historical design while integrating modern updates for current users, especially in community-centric, older structures.
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.
Design
fromwww.archdaily.com
3 days ago

Sayuwon Park Visiting Center Gate / liveraniandrea

Sayuwon Park is a private park opened to the public, featuring designs by various architects and artists in dialogue with nature.
Renovation
fromDesign Milk
3 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
fromDesign Milk
2 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.
Design
fromwww.archdaily.com
5 days ago

Nonhyun 169 / See Architects

The design challenge was to create a prominent commercial presence within strict zoning regulations in Seoul's Gangnam district.
Renovation
fromThe Inspired Room
3 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.
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.
Relationships
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Isolation isn't the way forward': readers on their unusual living arrangements

A four-generation household with a lifelong family friend provides daily childcare, mutual emotional and practical support, and strengthened family-like bonds.
Miscellaneous
fromArchDaily
1 month ago

7 Unbuilt Masterplans Reimagining Urban Futures Through Ecology and Collective Space

Unbuilt urban masterplans explore adaptive spatial frameworks that recalibrate mobility, ecology, and collective life through climate-responsive design and public space integration across diverse global contexts.
fromFast Company
1 month ago

Why urban planners should strive for 'the photo album standard'

My family had Slide Show Night when I was growing up. Not every Saturday, but a whole bunch of Saturdays. Either my sister or I would be in charge of setting up the projector, the screen, and loading the carousel. During the show, there'd be a few landscapes or skylines taken during vacations, but almost all the shots were up close. Like most dads, mine wasn't a professional photographer, but he did a good job of capturing memory triggers: faces, gestures, and decorations.
Photography
Design
fromPsychology Today
1 week ago

The Future of Brain Health Is Architecture

The built environment significantly influences mental health, mood, and performance, with neuroscience guiding design for improved well-being.
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.
#micro-dens
fromAol
1 month ago
LA real estate

Designers Say Open Floor Plans Are Officially Dead - and This Tiny Room Is Taking Over

fromAol
1 month ago
LA real estate

Designers Say Open Floor Plans Are Officially Dead - and This Tiny Room Is Taking Over

Remodel
fromBusiness Insider
1 month ago

I live in a 400-square-foot tiny home. See inside my space, from clever storage solutions to unavoidable chaos.

Living successfully in 400 square feet requires creative adaptation, constant transformation, and flexibility to overcome poor design through strategic storage and multi-functional spaces.
Design
fromDwell
1 month ago

What Live/Work Spaces Have Looked Like Through the Ages

Dual-purpose live/work housing has existed for centuries across cultures, with medieval European burgage plots and Japanese machiyas exemplifying how merchants historically integrated commerce and domestic life in single structures.
Design
fromFast Company
2 months ago

Top architects on the biggest challenges they'll face in 2026

Architects must prioritize collaboration, community-centered design, faster delivery without quality loss, clear high-performance standards, streamlined approvals, and AI-enabled workflows to address housing and infrastructure crises.
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