Archinect
MAY 21, 2025
The tallest 3D-printed building in the world has been completed in Switzerland. Named Tor Alva (The White Tower) and located in the alpine village of Mulegns, the project was undertaken by the Origen Cultural Foundation in collaboration with ETH Zurich to understand the relationship between digital fabrication, cultural heritage preservation, and rural revitalization.
ArchDaily
MAY 21, 2025
Completed in 2025 in Dole, France. Images by Maxime Verret. Built in 1974 by Jouven and Phelouzat (who also designed the neighboring hospital), the existing college is located on the south-western outskirts of.
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Archinect
MAY 21, 2025
As artificial intelligence begins to play a more prominent role in how firms hire , we break down where AI can improve efficiency in the way architects create job ads , manage communication, and understand regulations. In contrast, we also detail areas of the hiring process where the use of AI remains ethically and legally questionable, as well as where AI systems have not yet surpassed the architect’s trained eye.
ArchDaily
MAY 21, 2025
Phoenix Rooftop / BENT Architecture. Dianna Snape In todays dense, vertical cities, terraces often overlooked as mere technical rooftopsare emerging as key spaces for reconnecting with nature, expanding residential functions, and offering moments of collective relief. Particularly in single-family homes located in compact urban areas, these elevated surfaces represent valuable opportunities to increase usable living space without occupying more land.
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.
Archinect
MAY 21, 2025
Following our previous look at an opening for an architectural model maker at Obata Noblin Office , we are using this week’s edition of our Job Highlights series to explore an open role on Archinect Jobs for a Director of Facilities at the Norton Simon Museum. The role, based in Pasadena, calls for an individual to “oversee the physical operation of its renowned building and gardens.
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Archinect
MAY 21, 2025
Disappointing economic data for the architecture industry this morning: The latest AIA/Deltek Architecture Billings Index reports another noticeable drop to 43.2 in April, down from 44.1 in March. Any score below 50.0 signals a decline. Likewise, billings continued to slip, decreasing now in 28 out of the past 31 months. Scores for new project inquiries and the value of new design contracts reported ongoing declines as well.
ArchDaily
MAY 21, 2025
Iwan Baan architects: MAD Architects Location: Rotterdam, The Netherlands Project Year: 2025 Photographs: Iwan Baan Photographs: Titia Hahne Photographs: Iris van den Broek Photographs: Rotterdam City Archives Area: 8000.
Deezen
MAY 21, 2025
A network of organic 3D-printed concrete columns makes up Tor Alva, a 30-metre-high tower modelled on a cake, unveiled yesterday in a small mountain village in Switzerland. Created by cultural foundation Nova Fundaziun Origen in collaboration with professors from the university ETH Zurich , the tower is intended to revive Mulegns a village currently home to 11 people.
ArchDaily
MAY 21, 2025
Completed in 2024 in Algaida, Spain. Images by Jose Hevia. Halfway between the Puig de Randa and the town of Montuiri, Cas Sestadors was born in the shade of two agricultural sheds that have been there for.
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.
Deezen
MAY 21, 2025
A shining aluminium disc turns the roof of this science museum , designed by Australian practice SMAR Architecture Studio, into "a new sun" for Lithuania 's second largest city. The 15,000-square-metre Science Island Museum is located beside the Nemunas River, overlooking the historic centre of Kaunas. SMAR Architecture Studio has designed a science museum in Kaunas, Lithuania SMAR Architecture Studio , which also has offices in Spain, completed the centre on the sloping parkland site seven year
ArchDaily
MAY 21, 2025
Premier Office / Tropical Space. Image Courtesy of Diversity in Architecture - DIVIA Award The Diversity in Architecture (DIVIA) Award 2025 has been awarded to Vietnamese architect Trn Th Ng Ngn , founder of Tropical Space , in a ceremony held on 10 May 2025 at the European Cultural Centre , in Palazzo Mora in Venice. The award includes international recognition and a 10,000 prize, honoring women architects whose work contributes to cultural diversity and inclusion in architecture.
Archinect
MAY 21, 2025
ADEPT has been awarded 1st prize in the international competition to transform a former Karstadt warehouse in a historic part of Braunschweig (DE) into the’ Haus der Musik’ – an 18.000 m2 cultural space that will house a new concert hall, a public music school, and additional program open to the community. Rather than demolish the existing building, a 70s Karstadt department store, the winning proposal for ‘Haus der Musik’, is based on adaptive reuse principles.
Deezen
MAY 21, 2025
Architecture studio Heatherwick Studio has updated its Longchamp store in Downtown Manhattan , recolouring the sculptural steel staircase and adding "three-dimensional carpets". Called La Maison Unique, the shop was originally completed for the luxury French brand Longchamp by Heatherwick Studio in 2006. At the time, the studio adding a storey to a historic 1930s SoHo building and cut a hole through the centre to accommodate a massive steel staircase.
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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.
Archinect
MAY 21, 2025
This 7-story residential and commercial building is located in the Sathorn, Bangkok midtown area. Due to the fact that the land has a very high value, every square meter is well designed to create useful and meaningful functions. The owner aims to build a house that would be “the heart of the family place,” where eventually every member will stay together.
designboom
MAY 21, 2025
modified Baja Bug-inspired beetle for off-road use Twisted Automotive releases a modified Baja Bug beetle in the name of T-Bug, an off-roader for desert, sand dunes, and other terrains. Each model starts with an air-cooled Beetle from the ’60s to ’80s. After that, the design team strips everything off the vehicle. They then seal and strengthen the chassis first to improve its robustness so it can weather the modern roads.
Deezen
MAY 21, 2025
A foamless sofa , jelly-like stools and a 3D-knitted seat are among the colourful and innovative product launches from this year's edition of Clerkenwell Design Week in London. The design festival is showcasing plenty of new launches by UK-based brands alongside a smattering of international novelties. The week is also known for its design installations, which this year include an installation of a house sitting down by artist Alex Chinneck and a wave-like 3D-printed sculpture by designer Arthur
designboom
MAY 21, 2025
space garden proposes an orbiting greenhouse at venice biennale Among the more speculative contributions to the 2025 Venice Architecture Biennales main exhibition, Heatherwick Studios Space Garden imagines a celestial prototype for an autonomous, orbiting greenhouse. Developed in collaboration with the Aurelia Institute, the project challenges our perceptions of space and sustainability, considering how cosmic agriculture can be humanized and harnessed through biophilic space design to enhance l
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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.
Landscape Architecture Magazine
MAY 21, 2025
Patience, and the use of native plants, are a big boost to wildlife biodiversity. By Lisa Casey, ASLA The carpenter bee is one of many insects thriving through biodiversity-friendly practices at the Lurie Garden. Photo by Millennium Park Foundation/Lurie Garden. The Lurie Garden buzzed with life under the summer sun when I visited last July. As I explored this more than three-acre garden in the middle of downtown Chicago, its vibrancy was a surprise.
designboom
MAY 21, 2025
sharjah’s district 11 masterplan envisioned as a ‘work resort’ In central Sharjah, HWKN is set to develop the UAEs first AI-planned districtfeaturing offices, cafs, childcare and healthcare facilities, and a mosque. District 11 responds to a specific urban gap the city that is historically residential and institutionally rich, but lacking in integrated commercial hubs.
ArchDaily
MAY 21, 2025
Ugo Carmeni, 2025 A pavilion in a Biennale serves as a platform for cultural expression, allowing a nation to articulate its architectural identity while responding to global challenges. These national exhibitions reflect how each country interprets the event's central theme through the lens of its own landscapes, histories, and future aspirations, reinforcing architecture's ability to act not only as a built discipline, but also as a catalyst for reflection, transformation, and dialogue.
designboom
MAY 21, 2025
An Architecture of Healing in ghana The design for an International Children’s Cancer Research Centre, recently unveiled by Adjaye Associates , begins with the land. Set to perch along the eastern slopes of the Atewa Range in Kyebi, Ghana , the proposed ICCRC is grounded in its setting before it rises in form. From the approach, the landscape of dense forests and filtered sunlight sets the tone.
Speaker: Donna Laquidara-Carr, PhD, LEED AP, Industry Insights Research Director at Dodge Construction Network
In today’s construction market, owners, construction managers, and contractors must navigate increasing challenges, from cost management to project delays. Fortunately, digital tools now offer valuable insights to help mitigate these risks. However, the sheer volume of tools and the complexity of leveraging their data effectively can be daunting. That’s where data-driven construction comes in.
ArchDaily
MAY 21, 2025
Kida Katsushida, FOTOTECA architects: Tezuka Architects Location: Akiruno, Tokyo, Japan Project Year: 2024 Photographs: Kida Katsushida, FOTOTECA Area: 349.
designboom
MAY 21, 2025
jr presents the eighth chapter of his chronicle series French artist JR unveils Le Cronache di Napoli, the eighth and most emotional chapter in his globally acclaimed Chronicles series, with a massive public artwork installed on the facade of the Italian city’s Duomo. Presented alongside Who Are You, Naples?, an exhibition at Gallerie dItalia Napoli, on view from May 22nd until October 5th, 2025, the project captures the energy, complexity, and soul of the city through a sprawling photogr
Deezen
MAY 21, 2025
American studio S9 Architecture has completed a building for The Cleveland Foundation that features warm cedar cladding, large windows and a post-and-beam structural system made of mass timber. Located in Cleveland , Ohio, the building sits on the southern edge of the Hough neighbourhood, which lies just beyond the downtown area and has an important history.
designboom
MAY 21, 2025
casa yume perches above costa rica’s coastline Casa Yume by QBO3 Arquitectos is a distinctive residential project located in the exclusive Papagayo Peninsula of Costa Rica, designed to harmonize modern architectural expression with the dramatic natural beauty of its site. As part of the broader context of high-end developments in this pristine coastal region, Casa Yume stands out for its bold geometries, refined spatial composition, and a deep sensitivity to its surroundings.
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A new industry study conducted by Architizer on behalf of Chaos Enscape surveyed 2,139 design professionals to understand the state of architectural visualization and what to expect in the near future. We asked: How are visualizations produced in your firm? What impact does real-time rendering have? What approach are you taking toward the rise of AI?
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