Architect, educator, and social activist, Diébédo Francis Kéré has been announced the 2022 Pritzker Architecture Prize Laureate. He becomes the first African and the first black architect to win this prestigious award. Best known empowering and transforming communities, particularly through…
Dubbed as Asia’s first global museum of contemporary visual culture, Herzog & de Meuron’s M+ Museum is now open to the public. Now a standout destination in Hong Kong’s West Kowloon cultural district on the Victoria harbour waterfront, the M+…
For India’s Prestige University, Sanjay Puri Architects has designed an energy efficient building with an accessible stepped roof and a series of interactive spaces. Spanning 32-acres, the university campus is located within the Indian city of Indore, and the new…
In a complete retrofit of a Victorian warehouse, EBBA Architects have transformed a high-ceilinged loft space into a well-structured apartment. By rearranging the space, the large open-plan kitchen and living area have become the focal point, with the new bedrooms…
The British Council has announced that the British Pavilion at the Venice Architecture Biennale in 2023 will be curated by Jayden Ali, Joseph Henry, Meneesha Kellay, and Sumitra Upham. Leading the design and transformation of the British Pavilion, the curatorial…
Bjarke Ingels Group (BIG) has designed Oslo Science City in the heart of Norway’s capital, an architectural blueprint for a holistic approach to planning in urban areas. Oslo Science City, developed by BIG and A-lab, is designed to be a…
Fabrix has set a precedent in becoming the first developer in the UK to purchase second-hand steel for reuse, accelerating a move to a circular economy. Aiming to spur industry change and encourage open market purchases of used materials, Fabrix has…
The Don’t Move, Improve! 2022 shortlist has been announced, recognising 15 of London’s most notable extensions, conversions, and renovations. This annual London-wide architecture competition, organised by New London Architecture (NLA), is now in its 13th year and continues to celebrate…
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An old cherry tree remains the dominant feature of a family’s terrace house in Prague which was redesigned by SOA Architekti to unify the connection between inside and out. The end-of-terrace house was a repeated design, using pseudo-mansard roofs, partial…
For its upcoming 23rd edition, the Biennale of Sydney 2022 has announced its theme titled rīvus, meaning ‘stream’ in Italian, which will focus on waterways and weaving through the form contemporary art. Led by Colombian curator José Roca, Artistic Director…
Beijing-based studio OPEN has revealed the first look of its under-construction Sun Tower on the coast of Yantai, an ambitious curvilinear structure that embraces the Yellow Sea. The fast-developing coastal district called for a landmark that would provide essential cultural…
The rooftop greenhouse Agrotopia in Belgium has become Europe’s largest public building dedicated to urban food production. Conceived by Van Bergen Kolpa Architecten in collaboration with Meta Architectuurbureau, Agrotopia highlights the feasibility of rooftop agriculture in an urban setting. At…
The first visuals of the proposed world-class remodelling of the National Gallery and Sainsbury Wing by Selldorf Architects have been unveiled. Plans to future proof the Sainsbury Wing and the public realm, and to create a new Research Centre and…
Norm Architects have realised the tranquil interiors for the Basao Tea Lounge in Xiamen, bringing authenticity and mindfulness together to offer a tranquil antidote to busy city life. Borrowing its name from Baisao, a Japanese monk who is widely known…