Democratizing Access to Culture: The Past, Present, and Future of Cultural Centers

PILARES Presidentes de México / Rozana Montiel | Estudio de Arquitectura © Sandra Pereznieto The cultural center is an architectural typology that has fascinated architects and urban planners for decades. Whether due to its multifaceted program, its often emblematic scale, or its potential to transform the urban context in which it is inserted, it is … Read more

What Is Planning Permission UK? Planning Permission in the UK Explained

What Is Planning Permission uk, Planning Permission in the UK Explained

If you’ve ever dreamed of adding a new kitchen extension, converting your loft, or even building a new property from scratch, you’ve likely come across the term “planning permission.” But for most homeowners and small developers, the process can seem intimidating — full of forms, rules, and technical jargon. So what is this planning permission … Read more

Buildner Announces Kinderspace 2025 Winners and Next Call for Entries

First Prize Winner: Nest. Image Courtesy of Buildner Buildner has announced the results of its Kinderspace Edition #2 Competition and launched the third annual Kinderspace Edition #3 with an upcoming registration deadline of 26 November 2025. Following its inaugural launch, this annual international competition once again invited architects, designers, and educators to explore new possibilities … Read more

Passive Design Lessons from Renzo Piano’s Most Celebrated Works

The Whitney Museum of American Art at Gansevoort . Image © Nic Lehoux It’s no exaggeration to say that Renzo Piano is one of the most unanimously respected architects in the world of architecture. With an oeuvre that blends respect for context, lightness and technology to create environmentally conscious and aesthetically pleasing structures, his approach … Read more