First Chapter of the 18th Istanbul Biennial Opens, Exploring Self-Preservation and Futurity

Khalil Rabah “Red Navigapparate” | Garden of the Former French Orphanage. Image © Sahir Ugur Eren The 18th Istanbul Biennial, organized by the Istanbul Foundation for Culture and Arts (İKSV), has opened its first phase to visitors and will remain on view until November 23, 2025. Curated by Christine Tohmé under the title “The Three-Legged … Read more

Curb Appeal, Elevated: The Benefits of Custom Aluminum Canopies

Courtesy of Sharchs Architectural professionals recognize how exterior design choices influence both perception and performance. A canopy is more than a functional overhang — it is a visual statement, a layer of environmental control, and a reflection of the project’s overall design vision. Among available materials, custom aluminum canopies have become a preferred choice in … Read more

Beyond Manufactured Landscapes: Quarries as Sites for Interdisciplinary Collaboration

© Edmund Sumner Quarries can be seen as indelible abandoned scars of human resource extraction. Man-made spaces, perceived as voids, and material gain, have fundamentally shaped our accelerating built environment. All the while, the earth stands still as a silent witness. For decades, these open-pit mines have been viewed as a necessary consequence of consumerism … Read more