Deezen
FEBRUARY 26, 2025
Following the news that the construction of the Jeddah Tower has restarted in Saudi Arabia , we outline the key facts about the megatall skyscraper that is set to be the tallest building in the world. What is the Jeddah Tower? The Jeddah Tower is a megatall skyscraper a building that exceeds 600 metres in height currently under construction in the port city of Jeddah in Saudi Arabia.
ArchDaily
FEBRUARY 25, 2025
Reggio Calabria / Zaha Hadid Architects. Image NightNurse Zaha Hadid Architects have announced the breaking ground for the Centre of Mediterranean Culture in Reggio Calabria , Italy. The 24,000 square-meter structure houses diverse spaces, including a network of exhibition galleries, both permanent and temporary, capable of showcasing a wide range of displays.
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Archinect
FEBRUARY 27, 2025
OMA has shared new renderings for its New Museum expansion in New York City ahead of the project’s anticipated May completion. It adds 60,000 square feet and doubles the gallery spaces offered by its SANAA -designed neighbor. Shohei Shigematsu is leading the project and says it will offer itself as a "highly connected yet distinct counterpart to the existing museum’s verticality and solidity.
SW Oregon Architect
FEBRUARY 23, 2025
A design studio review at the University of Oregon (my photo) This post is another outcome of my ongoing efforts to sort through and purge the mountains of old paperwork Ive retained over the yearsmuch of it for reasons I struggle to remember or justify now that Im retired. I recently discovered a box containing materials from my time as an adjunct instructor at the University of Oregons Department of Architecture , where I helped teach the Context of the Professions class during the 2012 and 20
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
FEBRUARY 28, 2025
Two sweeping towers will form the centrepiece of Napoli Porta Est, a masterplan developed by British studio Zaha Hadid Architects to regenerate industrial areas in eastern Naples , Italy. The conjoined towers, which will contain offices including the headquarters for the regional government, will be linked at the base that swoops up from the ground.
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Archinect
FEBRUARY 28, 2025
One Architecture & Urbanism (ONE) is involved in a new RFP released by the New York City Economic Development Corporation (NYCEDC) calling to make the beloved Coney Island section of Brooklyn "more livable" with 1,500 new residential units. The plan additionally calls for the $42 million renovation of a sports and recreation center and the reconstruction of the historic Riegelmann Boardwalk.
designboom
FEBRUARY 27, 2025
the towers of the new campania region headquarters define the masterplan with passive cooling, green roofs, and hybrid concrete-steel construction system. The post zaha hadid architects reveals winning masterplan for naples’ industrial zone transformation appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.
Deezen
FEBRUARY 27, 2025
UK studio Zaha Hadid Architects has revealed designs for the Centre of Mediterranean Culture, which is currently under construction on its coastal site in Reggio Calabria, Italy. Informed by its marine setting, the centre is set to comprise a sinuous, round-edged volume that draws on the "radial symmetry of starfish", and will be finished with reflective aluminium panels and rounded roof openings.
ArchDaily
FEBRUARY 24, 2025
Weaver Building. Image Ty Cole for "Capital Brutalism" Exhibition Brutalist architecture in the United States is a monument to collective postwar optimism and reassurance that the city and federal governments are in authority. Conceived as an embodiment of strength and efficiency, Brutalist structures were quickly adopted for the architectural language of civic and governmental institutions in the mid-to-late twentieth century in the United States.
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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
FEBRUARY 27, 2025
Homebuilding company PulteGroup has completed a pilot project using robotic-assisted construction technology. Located at the company’s DiVosta community in Babcock Ranch, Florida , the project involved building a home’s structural walls using an AI -guided construction robot named Hadrian X , developed by the Australian company FBR. The Hadrian X system uses a robotic arm to place concrete blocks, securing them with an adhesive that is reportedly twice as strong as traditional mortar
designboom
FEBRUARY 28, 2025
with a penchant for poetic spaces, bohbot highlights the theater's grandeur, modernist contours, and rhythms to reveal its cinematic narratives. The post inside carlo mollinos 1970s teatro regio in turin, through the lens of franck bohbot appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.
Deezen
FEBRUARY 28, 2025
Spanish studio Ricardo Bofill Taller de Arquitectura has revealed designs for the 190-metre-tall Barcelona Tower skyscraper in Tirana , Albania. Designed to serve as a "modern landmark" overlooking the city's Skanderbeg Square, the mixed-use skyscraper will be a twisting concrete structure that tapers towards its top. Ricardo Bofill Taller de Arquitectura has designed a twisting skyscraper in Tirana If built, red pigmented concrete will used for the structure, which will be fronted by a gridded
ArchDaily
FEBRUARY 27, 2025
Un hospedaje en el Pigue / Mestizo Estudio Arquitectura. Image Punto Dos Studio Ecuador , though a relatively small country in terms of land area, boasts a vast and diverse range of ecosystems and natural landscapes, including the Andes mountains, the Pacific coastline, and the Amazon rainforest. This makes the natural environment a key player, shaping its relationship with the built environment and demanding that architecture seamlessly integrate with and respect its context.
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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.
Archinect
FEBRUARY 25, 2025
Total U.S. construction starts , encompassing nonresidential building, civil construction, and residential construction, declined by 18.6% year-over-year (YoY) in the fourth quarter of 2024, according to a new analysis released by ConstructConnect. All three construction segments experienced contractions YoY, contributing to a full-year decline of 3.5% compared to 2023.
Architizer
FEBRUARY 27, 2025
The countdown to 13th Annual A+Awards winners' announcement has begun! Stay updated by subscribing to Architizer's Awards Newsletter. Traditional food markets, with their bustling stalls, have long been the heart of urban life worldwide. Barcelona’s food markets are no exception, being much more than places to buy fresh food; they are vibrant venues that reflect the city’s social and cultural identity.
Deezen
FEBRUARY 27, 2025
Front 's Anna Lindgren and Sofia Lagerkvist have unveiled three 3D-printed vases that were designed by artificial intelligence based on their two-dimensional drawings. The Swedish designer duo has trained a generative artificial intelligence (AI) program to translate their sketches into three-dimensional objects without using text prompts. They presented the latest results in the exhibition AI: Brilliantly Bad!
ArchDaily
FEBRUARY 24, 2025
Courtesy of Gensler Gensler , in collaboration with El Qalaa El Hamraa and Buro Happold , has revealed plans for a new stadium dedicated to Al-Ahly Football Club, a team widely recognized for its prominence in African and Middle Eastern football. The project, more than three decades in the making, envisions a state-of-the-art venue designed not only for football matches but also as a national landmark capable of hosting large-scale events, setting a new standard for sports architecture in the re
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.
Archinect
FEBRUARY 26, 2025
I define Black architectural modernity as the spatial and formal [built] embodiment of the black cultural projects that emerged for African Americans throughout U.S. history. This goes all the way back to the time when they were enslaved peoples [.] through the Civil Rights Movement, through Jim Crow, disinvestment, and carceral projects. Through all of those things, Black people have been forced to think of themselves as human in a world that doesn't accept their humanity.
designboom
FEBRUARY 23, 2025
constructed from locally sourced wood, sobremesas' design allows for easy assembly, disassembly, and transportation. The post sobremesas: an elongated modular table system that promotes communal dining in peru appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.
Deezen
FEBRUARY 27, 2025
Non-profit company Urban-Think Tank Empower has completed a development in the South African township of Khayelitsha, creating a triangle of terraced housing that it says provides a model for how to build in the country's informal settlements. Completed on a site called BT-Soweto in Site C of Khayelitsha, just outside of Cape Town, the development is the company's first using their Empower Upgrade model and includes a public open space, community centre and playground as well as 72 homes for 428
ArchDaily
FEBRUARY 24, 2025
Types of Spaces - Spain | Architects: HANGHAR, Madrid, Spain; PALMA, Mexico City, Mexico. Image Courtesy of Weinberger The Brick Award is presented every two years to honor innovative, sustainable, and visionary brick architecture worldwide. The upcoming Brick Award 26 will be celebrated in June 2026. Architects, designers, and developers are encouraged to submit projects that showcase creativity and functionality using clay building materials.
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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?
Archinect
FEBRUARY 25, 2025
The Guggenheim Museum Bilbao is set to unveil an installation titled “ Living Architecture ” by media artist Refik Anadol. Running from March 7 to October 19, 2025, the piece forms the inaugural exhibition of the museum’s new “in situ” series, curated by Lekha Hileman Waitolle. According to the museum, “Living Architecture” reimagines open-access imagery and archival materials from Frank Gehry’s architectural projects using artificial intelligence.
Enscape
FEBRUARY 26, 2025
You may have heard the news EvolveLAB has joined Chaos! which means that tools like Veras will soon become more tightly integrated with our existing products, like Enscape. (Well share more information on this as soon as possible!). So, in the meantime, lets get to know Veras and see how it can help you with early-stage ideation and creating AI-generated rendered concepts.
Deezen
FEBRUARY 26, 2025
Following news that construction on the world's tallest skyscraper has restarted in Saudi Arabia , we've rounded up ten record-breaking skyscrapers , including a Zaha Hadid Architects -designed tower with the world's tallest atrium. According to the Council on Tall Buildings and Urban Habitat , recent years have seen a record-breaking number of buildings greater than 200 metres completed worldwide and more than 100 200+ metre buildings completed globally over the last 11 years.
ArchDaily
FEBRUARY 23, 2025
Courtesy of ELEMENTAL A year after the Via del Mar mega-fire in Chile and with reconstruction efforts progressing at just 26% , the architecture firm ELEMENTAL and local authorities have begun construction on a prefabricated housing project in one of the residential neighborhoods most affected by the disaster. The project consists of a mid-density residential building with a modular steel structure, intended as a starting point for similar initiatives in response to what is now considered one of
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Aerial imagery has emerged as a necessary tool for architecture, engineering, and construction firms seeking to improve pre-construction site analysis, make more informed planning decisions, and ensure all stakeholders have access to an accurate visualization of the site to keep the project moving forward. Download our guide and take a deeper look at how aerial imagery can be leveraged to drive project efficiency by reducing unnecessary site visits and providing the accurate details required to
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