The Architect as Policymaker: The Case of Comayagua’s Heritage Preservation in Honduras

Aerial view of Main Cathedral and Central Park at Comayagua, Honduras . Image © josuef3r via Shutterstock Comayagua is a city in central Honduras nestled in a valley with the same name. It holds a pivotal place in the nation’s history, having served as its colonial and early republican capital for over 300 years. However, … Read more

Aedes Architecture Forum in Berlin Presents Exhibition on Helin & Co’s Helsinki Urban Projects

Kalasatama Centre, Helsinki. Image © Janne Hirvonen From September 6 to October 15, 2025, the Aedes Architecture Forum in Berlin will host an exhibition on the Finnish architectural firm Helin & Co. The show aims to examine the firm’s role in shaping Helsinki over the past two decades. Titled Heart and Horizon, it reflects the … Read more

Burning Man 2025: 8 Temporary Installations in the Black Rock Desert

Temple of the Deep by Miguel Arraiz. Image © Scott London Each year, Burning Man transforms Nevada‘s Black Rock Desert into a temporary city where large-scale installations define both the landscape and the collective experience. Serving as a platform for experimental design, the event brings together artists, architects, and interdisciplinary teams to create works that … Read more

“To Emerge Naturally from the Site”: Zhang Pengju on His Aga Khan Award-Winning West Wusutu Village

West Wusutu Village Community Center / Zhang Pengju. Image © Dou Yujun The 2025 Aga Khan Award for Architecture, one of the most prestigious honors in the field, celebrates projects that not only exhibit architectural excellence but also profoundly improve the quality of life for their communities. Among this year’s winners is the West Wusutu … Read more

ArchDaily to Announce 2025 Next Practices Award in Copenhagen

© ArchDaily As the world grows in complexity, multiplying both its challenges and opportunities for innovation, so does the architecture profession. Positioned as mediators in a complex system, architects increasingly step out of the traditional office and into laboratories, town halls, and communities. They are developing new materials, reassessing urban policies, and responding directly to … Read more