Precision, Purity, and the Poetics of Stainless Steel for Contemporary Bathrooms

© Studio Ellisse Communicating an idea using only the essentials is a far greater challenge than it often appears. From Japanese haikus to the refined sculptures of Constantin BrâncuÈ™i, many artistic expressions have sought to condense the maximum meaning with the minimum of elements. This economy of form is not a sign of scarcity, but … Read more

Architects as Mediators: Three Cases of Dialogue Between Communities, Governments, and Businesses in the Global South

Rural House in Puebla / Comunal Taller de Arquitectura © Onnis Luque In contemporary times, architectural practice goes far beyond designing buildings or materializing ideas; it has become a multidimensional field, taking on broader and more complex roles. In contexts marked by inequality, environmental crises, and territorial disputes, architecture becomes a tool for negotiation, capable … Read more

Age of Nature: New DAC Exhibition Explores the Future Relationship Between Architecture and Nature

“Age of Nature” Exhibition at DAC. Image © Anders Sune Berg Opening on World Architecture Day, October 6, 2025, “Age of Nature” is a new exhibition at the Danish Architecture Center (DAC), on view until May 17, 2026. Presented in DAC‘s largest exhibition space, the show examines how architecture can evolve to support both human … Read more

Harnessing Vertical Light: Strategies for Spatial Depth and Comfort

Courtesy of VELUX Architecture goes beyond its fundamental function of defining spaces and providing protection; it shapes the user experience, influencing sensations of comfort, spaciousness, and well-being. Among the many elements that make up a building, openings play a crucial role in connecting the interior and exterior, balancing privacy with transparency, and allowing the entry … Read more

CarbonSpace: Designing with Carbon from the First Sketch

Valley Towers / MVRDV. Image © Ossip van Duivenbode Every act of building begins with the transformation of raw materials, energy, and land, and this inevitably entails environmental impact. This encompasses all the changes a process triggers in the natural world: from resource extraction to pollutant emissions, from energy consumption to biodiversity loss. Measuring this … Read more

OUALALOU+CHOI Wins Competition for the New Casa Sud Train Station in Casablanca

New Casa Sud Train Station by OUALALOU+CHOI . Image Courtesy of OUALALOU+CHOI OUALALOU+CHOI has won the international competition for the design of the new Casa Sud Train Station in Casablanca, Morocco. Based in Paris and Casablanca, the architecture and urban design practice led by Tarik Oualalou and Linna Choi is recognized for its work exploring … Read more

Celebrating Innovation: Buildner and Dubai Award €250K in ‘House of the Future’ Contest

Courtesy of Buildner Buildner, in partnership with the Government of Dubai, has announced the results of the 2024/25 House of the Future competition. Following the success of its inaugural edition in 2023, this second edition invited architects and designers worldwide to develop an affordable, expandable, and forward-thinking prototype home tailored to the evolving needs of … Read more