The recent publication of two books prompted me to ponder the future of cities and do a write-up of them together:Implementing Urban Design: Green, Civic, and Community Strategies by Jonathan Barnett, published by Routledge, June 2023...
Dominik Ilichman and Adam Hofman recognized the need for a sanctuary that could free people from the daily barrage of notifications, the hum of digital noise, and the incessant urge to check our phones. In response, they crafted a modern cabin where... -
Setting up a gallery in your home is always a special experience. After all, it is a collection of your most important memories and favorite art. Figuring out where in the home you want to set it up is always a big decision, so there are some great... -
Here are the five ksours (fortified hill towns) dating from the 11th century in Mzab Valley, Algeria.
Ghardaïa
Founded in 1048, Ghardaïa is the chief town in the Mzab Valley. It comprises white, pink, and red clay houses built around a... -
Australian-based Studio Minosa has shared photos of a kitchen and bathroom renovation they completed for a Sydney suburban home owned by a design-conscious couple. -
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2023 Skyscraper Competition
Kai Tang, Qingxiang Li, Songjiang Han, Yonglei Li, Xinyi Li
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In the context of global warming and the increasing variability and diversity of skyscrapers, we ask two questions: Can... -
This building complex at 1258 Changde Road, Shanghai, Feng Shui, a Chinese philosophical system of harmonizing people with their surrounding environment. Those looking out the window will have a view of a 50-meter-high mountain. The artificial... -
Like most human beings, I can be contradictory at times. One area where this manifests is architectural surveys: books that usually collect buildings of a certain typology, but also ones spanning a particular timeframe or through some other theme.... -
Villa GC is a beautiful, modern house with two floors in Altamura, Italy. Designed in 2023 by Alessandro Fontana Studio, it combines fresh, modern style with the classic beauty of Italy. This house is perfect for anyone who loves the latest in home... -
Are there any travelers out there"! Today, we would like to present you with a ranking of the best travel destinations, especially for architecture enthusiasts. Buildworld has curated the lists, and as we read on their website: ?Buildworld... -
?i?many is a small Slovakian folk village located in the hilly ?ilina region of Slovakia. The village is famous for its timber buildings decorated with intricate traditional patterns. The history of the village dates back to the 13th century,... -
As you explore the history of skyscraper buildings, you’ll find that they have come a long way from their humble beginnings. These astounding structures, which now define city skylines around the world, were made possible by numerous... -
Ranch style houses, also referred to as American ranch or California ranch, have a rich history dating back to the 1920s, but they truly came into their own in the 1950s and 60s. Influenced by the architectural styles of the American West and... -
Whittier is a city in Alaska and the most interesting part about Whittier is this building called the Begich Towers. This is because the city has a population of 272 and nearly all of Whittier’s population lives inside this one giant building.... -
Izmailovo Kremlin is a Russian wooden cultural center and marketplace founded for the revival of traditional Russian culture. The complex was modeled after 17th and 18th-century Russian architecture and fairytale depictions of Old Russia. In... -
The Château d’Olhain is a castle located in France. It dates back to the 13th century. The castle is located in the middle of a lake that reflects its towers and walls. It was a major stronghold for the Artois region in medieval times and was a... -
Over at World-Architects I reviewed As Found: Experiments in Preservation (Flanders Architecture Institute, 2023) edited by Sofie De Caigny, Hülya Ertas and Bie Plevoets, the companion to the exhibition of the same name at the Flanders Architecture... -
Catherine and VW Fowlkes attended architectural school together ? not at the same place (Catherine graduated from MIT’s School of Architecture and Planning, VW from Harvard’s Graduate School of Design) but at the same time: ?We lived together... -
One of the home interior trends that is definitely here to stay is floating shelves. They have an air of openness about them; their clean look contributes to the room looking less messy and more put together. There are countless ways to style your... -