World Architecture Day 2025: How We Design for Strength in an Age of Crisis

Gijs Van Vaerenbergh Install a Labyrinth of Boolean Voids in Genk. Image © Filip Dujardin Today, on the first Monday of October, we celebrate World Architecture Day. This year, the International Union of Architects (UIA) has set the theme “Design for Strength,” a powerful call to action that resonates deeply with the UN’s focus on … Read more

Reclaiming the Narrative: A New Generation of Museums in West Africa

Museum of Black Civilizations, Dakar. Image © Pierre Laborde via Shutterstock As countries in Africa emerged from colonialism in the mid-twentieth century, many expressed their independent identities through architecture. This process continues several decades later, exemplified by several new museums in West Africa, recently completed or in planning. Although varying in purpose and form, they … Read more

Raw Interiors: 35 Projects that Use Exposed Wood and Concrete

House of Cross / Chaoffice. Image © Yumeng Zhu Interior design has been characterized by infinite alternatives in coatings, finishes, and furniture to achieve unique and unrepeatable spaces. Designers are constantly coming up with innovative solutions and materials specifically created for a distinctive spatial perception. However, there is also a trend that seeks the warmth … Read more