Architecture Now: 3XN, Foster + Partners, and More Redefine Redevelopment and Community Design

Hannamdong-4, Seoul, South Korea, 2024. Image © UN Studio This month’s architecture news highlights a strong focus on sustainability, adaptive reuse, and innovative community-centered design. From environmentally responsive urban developments to cultural and recreational spaces, architects are redefining how buildings interact with their surroundings. Notable examples include 3XN’s Sydney Fish Market redevelopment, which integrates public … Read more

Kengo Kuma, Lina Ghotmeh, and Snøhetta Among the Finalists for the New Kistefos Museum Gallery Competition in Norway

Kistefos Museum aerial view. Image © Laurian Ghinitoiu In the autumn of 2024, the Kistefos Museum Foundation invited 28 architectural firms to participate in a prequalification process to design a new site-specific standalone gallery. Scheduled to open in 2031, the new museum building will house the art collection of the museum’s founder, Christen Sveaas. The … Read more

Call for Entries: ICONIC AWARDS 2025 – Shaping the Future of Architecture, Interior Design, and Product Innovation

Archiv der Avantgarden, “Best of Best” at the ICONIC AWARDS 2024 © Nieto Sobejano Arquitectos GmbH In a world facing resource scarcity, rapid digital transformation, and evolving societal demands, the need for dynamic dialogue between architects, designers, product developers, and manufacturers has never been more crucial. In 2025, the ICONIC AWARDS will take things further … Read more