Building Knowledge, Not Just Structures: Redefining the Architect’s Role in Times of Uncertainty

Kamanar Secondary School / Dawoffice / David Garcia, Aina Tugores. Image © Aga Khan Trust for Culture / Amir Anoushfar (photographer) Aristotle is credited with the proverb “One swallow does not make a summer.” In nature, the arrival of these migratory birds often announces the change of seasons, a universal symbol of renewal and hope. … Read more

Holcim Foundation for Sustainable Construction Reveals 20 Winning Projects of the 2025 Holcim Awards

Barrio Chacarita Alta Housing. The project blends quality housing with vibrant public spaces. Image © Holcim Foundation for Sustainable Construction The Holcim Foundation for Sustainable Construction has announced the 20 winning projects of the 2025 Holcim Foundation Awards, recognizing contributions to sustainable design and construction across five regions: Asia Pacific, Europe, Latin America, the Middle … Read more

Scaling the Threshold: When Community Architecture Becomes Too Large

Concordia Design Wrocław / MVRDV. Image © Juliusz Sokołowski When Hudson Yards opened in Manhattan in 2019, it promised a new urban neighborhood built from scratch. 16 towers with 4,000 residential units were erected in hopes of creating a strong community. Despite its lavish amenities and lofty public plazas, a peculiar emptiness persisted. The development … Read more