Archinect
FEBRUARY 1, 2025
With the new year in full swing, there's a wide variety of exciting upcoming and ongoing architecture and design exhibitions, festivals, and showcases to keep you busy throughout February. From the roster of current and upcoming events listed on Bustler , here is a brief curated selection of recommendations worth seeing this month.
ArchDaily
FEBRUARY 5, 2025
New Museum,USA. Image Dean Kaufman The Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) has announced that Japanese architects Kazuyo Sejima and Ryue Nishizawa , founders of the practice SANAA , will receive the 2025 Royal Gold Medal for architecture. Awarded on behalf of His Majesty the King, the medal is one of the highest honors in the field, recognizing what RIBA describes as SANAA's contribution to shaping contemporary architecture through simplicity, light, and refined design.
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SW Oregon Architect
FEBRUARY 2, 2025
My wife and I sought refuge from Friday afternoons rain by immersing ourselves within the imagined world of a great movie The Brutalist. Directed by Brady Corbet , many critics hail it as a film of towering ambition, a work worthy of the highest industry awards. Indeed, some even deem it a masterpiece. Given its title, subject matter, and the hype surrounding it, I had to see it.
Deezen
FEBRUARY 7, 2025
Late film director David Lynch adored design and architecture and mastered the art of wielding it to evocative effect, writes Anthony Paletta. Any director of consequence will pay close attention to set design in their films, but few design interiors in the real world. Many directors are attentive to the furniture that appears in their work; few are sawing it in their own carpentry workshops.
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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.
Archinect
FEBRUARY 7, 2025
A new $680 million plan will develop a 'City within a city' on a 1,975-acre plot on Toronto’s waterfront with 14,000 new homes four years after the cancelation of the Sidewalk Labs-led Toronto Quayside plan. Construction will commence in 2026 with the goal of first occupancy by 2031. It joins the public-private partnership plan that will issue the replacement of Quayside’s master plan with designs from Adjaye Associates, Alison Brooks Architects, and Henning Larsen.
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designboom
FEBRUARY 3, 2025
the compound's centerpiece is a curved chapel clad in wood, recalling the rooflines of local sundanese architecture. The post undulating wood and bamboo top k-thengono’s wedding compound in indonesia rice fields appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.
Deezen
FEBRUARY 1, 2025
Architecture studio Brown & Brown and interior designerSam Buckley have completed a house in southern Scotland , comprising stacked geometric volumes with large openings that look out onto tidal flats. Tidal House belongs to a retired couple, who moved from Edinburgh to Dumfriesshire in pursuit of a more peaceful life in closer proximity to nature.
Archinect
FEBRUARY 7, 2025
The Boston Zoning Commission has approved an amendment to the city’s zoning code to incorporate Net Zero Carbon (NZC) Zoning, becoming the first city in the U.S. to require new buildings to achieve net zero carbon emissions standards upon opening. The new policy introduces decarbonization requirements for large development projects, with Mayor Michelle Wu’s office noting that “under NZC, most new large buildings permitted and delivered will emit net zero carbon emissions from t
ArchDaily
FEBRUARY 2, 2025
MOKSHA Crematorium / Rahul Deshpande and Associates. Image Pranav Mitt As people take greater control over the rituals surrounding their deaths, cremation has become an increasingly popular option worldwide. This shift has prompted the thoughtful design of spaces that address the profound emotions tied to cremation, life and death, and stillness. Architects are increasingly grappling with the question of what role architecture plays in these rituals.
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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.
designboom
FEBRUARY 5, 2025
a vast cylindrical shaft floods the underground levels with natural light, enhancing openness within villejuif-gustave roussy metro station by dominique perrault. The post dominique perrault completes sunlit villejuif-gustave roussy metro station in paris appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.
Deezen
FEBRUARY 6, 2025
British studio Foster + Partners has unveiled a pair of residential skyscrapers and an office towerin Bankside that will be "London's lowest whole-life carbon high-rise development". Set to be built on a1.8-acre (7,284-square-metre) site overlooking the Thames, The Round was designedby Foster + Partners for developer Hines with the aim of promoting wellness for its users.
Archinect
FEBRUARY 6, 2025
A new performing arts design from the Bjarke Ingels Group (BIG) has been announced for Kosovo’s capital city of Prishtina. The forthcoming Opera & Ballet Theatre of Kosovo will stand aside three other public buildings at 456,336 square feet and offer patrons a 1,200-seat concert hall, another 1,000-seat theater, and a 300-seat recital hall.
ArchDaily
FEBRUARY 5, 2025
Dirk Lindner For almost four decades, ABB , the Swedish-Swiss multinational leader in electrical engineering, has been at the cutting edge of innovation and expertise. A standout initiative in their portfolio is the Frozen Music video series , a video series showcasing exceptional architectural projects and the architects who create them. As Katrin Frster, Global Key Account Manager at ABB, explains, 'When producing an episode for Frozen Music, I always begin by sending a bespoke questionnaire
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designboom
FEBRUARY 3, 2025
takashi niwa utilizes infrastructure materials, stacking 69 steel sheets in a zigzag pattern to create ceremonial 'steel altars'. The post takashi niwa’s stacked steel memorial honors vietnam construction industry’s unsung heroes appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.
Deezen
FEBRUARY 2, 2025
London-based OEB Architects has completed Lewisham Loggias, a colourful loft extension that takes cues from Italian palazzos and paintings. The project adds an extra floor to the south London home of a couple, Isabel and Jamie, and their growing family. The loft extension features a pair of colonnaded bay windows OEB Architects designed the extension to reflect the proportions of the Victorian property and reference the couple's memories of holidaying in Italy.
Archinect
FEBRUARY 6, 2025
Architectural competition platform Buildner has announced the results of its Troll’s Tongue Observation Platform competition, an ideas challenge that invited participants to reimagine the visitor experience at Norway's Trolltunga cliff. Participants were tasked with designing a small platform that would offer views over Lake Ringedalsvatnet while integrating with the natural landscape.
ArchDaily
FEBRUARY 2, 2025
Moca/ Institute for Advanced Architecture of Catalonia. Image Adria Goula In early Mongolia, herders dismantle their yurt - a portable round tent made of felt or animal skin - in pursuit of new lands where they can raise their livestock. Not much further away is a digital nomad in Bali, preparing their next move into a co-living space in Ho Chi Minh City.
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.
designboom
FEBRUARY 5, 2025
a curving, H-shaped roof is designed by alterstudio with large openings informed by the site's live oak trees. The post alterstudio designs weaving rooftop for constant springs residence in austin appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.
Deezen
FEBRUARY 5, 2025
Japanese studio SANAA , which is led by Kazuyo Sejima and Ryue Nishizawa , has been awarded the 2025 Royal Gold Medal by the Royal Institute of British Architects. Described by the Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) as "unassuming yet impactful", SANAA was awarded the annual accolade in recognition of its contribution to the advancement of architecture.
Archinect
FEBRUARY 7, 2025
A modular student housing project at the California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo will help students who have been displaced by the recent Los Angeles Fires is about to begin. The project is the product of a new partnership between FullStack Modular and the California State University system, which promotes it as being the "largest modular [student housing] project in the US.
ArchDaily
FEBRUARY 3, 2025
Completed in 2021 in Surat, India. Images by Edmund Sumner, Dinesh Mehta. Alongside the major diamond and textile industry, recent other sectors such as oil, shipping and Metallurgy have contributed to the growth of Surat.
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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?
designboom
FEBRUARY 2, 2025
by using board materials in the design, VUILD eliminates the need for cranes or heavy machinery during assembly. The post self-assembled residence by VUILD runs on renewable solar energy at japans art island appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.
Deezen
FEBRUARY 5, 2025
Followingthe Royal Institute of British Architects ' announcement that the founders of Japanese studio SANAA have won the 2025 Royal Gold Medal , we spotlight 10 of the duo's most interesting projects. Kazuyo Sejima and Ryue Nishizawa were named winners of this year's prestigious award for their extensive portfolio of work, which was praised by RIBA president Muyiwa Oki for balancing "functionality with profound elegance".
Archinect
FEBRUARY 3, 2025
An unprecedented rebuilding process in Los Angeles County is rapidly afoot in the aftermath of the deadly wind-fueled wildfires that broke out across the city on January 7th, 2025. Leading their professional colleagues in the AIA Los Angeles chapter’s Ad Hoc Disaster Relief Task Force response are Co-chairs Mohamed Sharif of Sharif, Lynch and Greg Kochanowski of Practice (formerly GGA+).
ArchDaily
FEBRUARY 4, 2025
Christian Maldonado architects: Claudia Haguiara Arquitetura architects: HGMA Location: Sao Paulo, Brazil Project Year: 2023 Photographs: Christian Maldonado Area: 450.
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