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from kinetic pavilions to indigenous intelligence: inside ‘time space existence’ exhibition in venice

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Time Space Existence returns for its seventh edition The seventh edition of Time Space Existence, the biennial architecture exhibition organized by the European Cultural Centre (ECC), returns to Venice through 23 November 2025. Spread across four historic venues — Palazzo Mora, Palazzo Bembo, Palazzo Michiel, and the Marinaressa Gardens — the show brings together 207 participants from over 52 countries, reaffirming its role as a global platform for architectural dialogue and experimentation.

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Charred timber and exposed concrete defines conjoined houses in Germany by Buero Wagner

Deezen

Charred timber shrouds the exposed concrete interiors of these two conjoined homes in Germany , designed by local studio Buero Wagner. Named Houses with One Pillar, the project replaces a single residence in Söcking, Starnberg, with two neighbouring homes – one for a father and the other for his son's family – which are united by two connected garages.

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10 performance spaces that stood out this week

Archinect

In case you haven't checked out Archinect's Pinterest boards in a while, we have compiled ten recently pinned images from outstanding projects on various Archinect Firm and People profiles. Today's top images (in no particular order) are from the board Performance Spaces. Tip: Use the handy FOLLOW feature to easily keep up-to-date with all your favorite Archinect profiles.

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Saunders Architecture designs remote visitor centre for Maine monument

Deezen

Norwegian studio Saunders Architecture has completed a mountaintop visitor centre in northern Maine, USA that celebrates the region's Indigenous peoples. Officially opening today, 21 June 2025, the remote Tekαkαpimək Contact Station sits atop Lookout Mountain within the present and traditional homeland of the Penobscot Nation. Tekαkαpimək Contact Station comprises cedar-clad volumes that cantilever from a central nexus Located on a 23-acre site and covering 7,900 square feet (734 square metres),

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From Curiosity to Competitive Edge: How Mid-Market CEOs Are Using AI to Scale Smarter

Speaker: Lee Andrews, Founder at LJA New Media & Tony Karrer, Founder and CTO at Aggregage

This session will walk you through how one CEO used generative AI, workflow automation, and sales personalization to transform an entire security company—then built the Zero to Strategy framework that other mid-market leaders are now using to unlock 3.5x ROI. As a business executive, you’ll learn how to assess AI opportunities in your business, drive adoption across teams, and overcome internal resource constraints—without hiring a single data scientist.

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roméo mivekannin reinterprets colonial architecture with hand-welded sculptures at art basel

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Historical and Architectural Echoes at art basel 2025 Roméo Mivekannin’s Atlas, an installation of suspended metal sculptures , is on view during Art Basel 2025 as part of the Unlimited sector. Presented by Galerie Barbara Thumm in collaboration with Galerie Cécile Fakhoury, this exhibition of eight steel sculptures explores powerful themes of history, architecture, and cultural memory.

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ASWA’s riverside wedding venue shapes continuous curves into ring formation in bangkok

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Rarin Wedding Venue forms a ring enclosing an oval courtyard Located along the Chao Phraya River in Thailand , the Rarin Wedding Venue by ASWA (Architectural Studio of Work – Aholic) presents a circular architectural design that references the symbolic form of a wedding ring. The structure employs continuous curves to unify two adjacent courtyards, creating a spatial loop that links indoor and outdoor elements.

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Call for Entries: Digital Heritage Museum of Egypt - International Design Competition

World Architecture Community

The project seeks visions for a museum that employs cutting-edge technology, such as virtual reality, holography, and interactive displays, to bring ancient Egypt to life. It will serve as an educational resource and tourist attraction, promoting cultural preservation through inn.

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translucent drapes encircle forest floor for nami nami’s concéntrico installation in spain

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nami nami studio’s wildlings encourages urban, elemental play At the 2025 edition of the Concéntrico festival in Spain, Nami nami studio presents Wildlings, a spatial installation that reconsiders how urban environments can host instinctive, tactile forms of play. Installed within a quiet plaza, the work forms a sensory-rich playground as it loosely defines a circular zone treated as a mutable forest bed filled with pine cones, pebbles, soil, and branches.

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The 3rd Misfits’ Triennale: WEEK 1

misfits' architecture

June 2022 – June 2023 Here we go again! As ever, I’ll be going through the past three years’ worth of ArchDaily and selecting projects that made me stop scrolling for a minute or two. Along the way were some buildings I couldn’t unsee, a frightening amount of buildings I felt sadly indifferent to, and the occasional piece of news I missed because I didn’t compulsively visit daily through fear of missing out.

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The Constructor's Digital Transformation Playbook: Reducing Risk With Technology

Speaker: Dylan Secrest

Construction projects are high-stakes operations where even minor inefficiencies can lead to costly delays, safety concerns, and budget overruns. Managing risk in construction has always been a challenge, but as projects grow in complexity, traditional methods no longer cut it. Enter Digital Transformation - a game changer approach that replaces inefficiency with AI-powered analytics, real-time monitoring, and automated workflows to proactively manage risk.

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A Seaside Home Where Limestone, Wood, and Glass Unite

Contemporist

Casa Loredo is a modern coastal home that blends glass, timber, and stone with sweeping views of the sea and trees.

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Eight luxurious houses with refreshing outdoor swimming pools

Deezen

To mark the summer solstice, the longest day of the year in the northern hemisphere, we've rounded up eight summer-ready homes with swimming pools you'll want to dive into. Above and top photo by Mike Kelley Aimasia Residence, Greece, by A31 Architecture Nestled on a rocky hillside overlooking the Aegean Sea, this villa in Mykonos boasts three swimming pools – two small pools adjoining bedrooms and one larger pool outside the L-shaped open-plan kitchen, living and dining area.

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Inside a Brooklyn Townhouse Where Every Room Is Designed to Impress

Contemporist

This Brooklyn townhouse features moody colors and custom details across layered spaces designed for entertaining, relaxing, and everyday family life.

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Birch Moss Chapel / Kengo Kuma & Associates

Architecture Lab

Architects: Kengo Kuma & AssociatesArea: 66 m²Year: 2015Project Team: Masafumi Yukimoto, Ayumu ShimotsukasaCity: NaganoCountry: Japan The Birch Moss Chapel by Kengo Kuma & Associates blends seamlessly into Karuizawa’s birch forest. Steel structures clad in birch trunks mimic the trees, supporting a glazed roof, while glass and acrylic benches enhance their ethereal quality.

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Revolutionize Concrete Durability with Kryton’s Integral Waterproofing Solutions

Kryton International leads the way in integral waterproofing solutions for concrete, helping architects, engineers, and developers protect their projects from moisture-related damage. With Kryton's Krystol Internal Membrane (KIM) technology, concrete becomes inherently waterproof, extending the lifespan of structures while minimizing maintenance. This proven technology is trusted worldwide for its ability to self-seal micro-cracks, protect against water ingress, and withstand harsh conditions.

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Mar Mediterráneo 34 by Inca Hernández: Residential Adaptive Reuse in Mexico City

Archeyes

Tacuba, located in the northwest quadrant of Mexico City, exemplifies the city’s layered history. Known for its historical significance and architectural richness, Tacuba has weathered political, social, and urban transformations. The post Mar Mediterráneo 34 by Inca Hernández: Residential Adaptive Reuse in Mexico City appeared first on ArchEyes.

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Five Taiwanese designers "turn everyday objects into works of art"

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Lamps hung by nothing but their conducting wires and the "first-ever" sculpture that stores your yoga mat are among the collectible designs being shown by Taiwanese gallery Fanzi at 3 Days of Design. The Optical Flow exhibition features works by five up-and-coming Taiwanese designers that "turn everyday objects into works of art", according to Fanzi founder Sandra Wang.

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EMO+ board game fosters emotional understanding across different communication styles

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EMO+: a board game for shared emotional understanding EMO+ is a co-participatory board game developed by Microsoft AI product designer Jeni (Jieni) Huang and creative collaborator Xingxue Wang. Originally designed to support autistic adults in interpreting and expressing emotions, the game has since evolved into a broader tool for fostering emotional understanding among individuals with differing communication styles.

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H.C.Andersen Hus Museum / Kengo Kuma & Associates

Architecture Lab

Architects: Kengo Kuma & AssociatesArea: 5600 m²Year: 2022Photographs: Rasmus Hjortshøj- COASTEngineering Design: Søren Jensen Engineering Consultants A/SLandscape Design: MASU PlanningPartner in Charge of Design: Yuki IkeguchiProject Architect: Nicolas GuichardChief Project Manager: Miruna ConstantinescuOwer and User: Odense Kommune / Odense Bys MuseerFounding: A.P.

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Overcoming Challenges in Specification Writing for Architecture

This ebook is a helpful guide for architects & specification writers, focusing on the crucial role specifications play in building design. It dives into different types, relevant regulations, & best practices to keep in mind. You’ll find practical tips.

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Call for nominations: 2026 UIA Gold Medal & Triennial Prizes

World Architecture Community

UIA Member Sections are invited to submit nominations for the UIA Gold Medal and the six UIA Prizes. The winners will be announced during the UIA World Congress of Architects in Barcelona, Spain, in ”ÖÜ The UIA Gold Medal is the most prestigious honour.

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Sauna Sazae / Kengo Kuma & Associates

Architecture Lab

Architects: Kengo Kuma & AssociatesArea: 8 m²Year: 2022Photographs: Keishin Horikoshi / SS Inc.Illumination: ALG-Architectural Lighting GroupDesign Team: Taichi KumaFacility: SANADA DENKI, Kimura Propane, BSACollaborators: Studio NoraPublication: GA JAPANCooperation: Ejiri Structural EngineersCity: NaoshimaCountry: Japan The “SAZAE” sauna, located at the “SANA MANE” glamping facility near Naoshima, features wood masonry crafted from 150 layers of CNC-processed 28.