June, 2025

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Quintana Roo Park / AIDIA STUDIO

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Completed in 2024 in Chetumal, Mexico. Images by Andrés Cedillo. A government-funded initiative was established to address the demand for a new venue to accommodate the annual fair in Chetumal that has evolved into.

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10 examples of glass in architecture we liked this week

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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 Glass. Tip: Use the handy FOLLOW feature to easily keep up-to-date with all your favorite Archinect profiles.

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Practice to Perspective

SW Oregon Architect

A year can pass quickly when you step away from a profession that once shaped your daily life. After more than four decades in architecture—spanning time in Vancouver, B.C., Los Angeles, and the last 36 years in Eugene—my first year of retirement has brought a noticeable shift in pace and a new perspective. No longer immersed in the press of daily responsibilities, I view the built environment with fresh curiosity about its ongoing transformation.

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Sanders Pace Architecture cantilevers porous steel pavilion over Tennessee park

Deezen

Local studio Sanders Pace Architecture has completed a steel pavilion with an "innovative structural cantilever system" in a 100-acre park in Knoxville, Tennessee. Sanders Pace Architecture designed the 2,475-square foot (230-square metre) Baker Creek Pavilion as the kick off to the City of Knoxville's urban wilderness planning initiative , which aims to reconnect the city through a 60-mile network of greenways and trail systems that connect a nature preserve, lakes, historic sites, quarries, pl

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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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aflalo/gasperini arquitetos completes salma tower with spiraling gardens in são paulo

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an Urban Insertion in são paulo Salma Tower rises along Avenida Faria Lima in São Paulo , introducing a new corporate development by Brazilian studio aflalo/gasperini arquitetos. The project occupies a half-block site that links Rua Professor Atílio Inocenti and Avenida Horácio Lafer, allowing access from three distinct streets and creating permeability across the plot.

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Heat Resilient Design: How City Leaders Use Building Materials to Fight Urban Heat

ArchDaily

Rasulbagh Children’s Park by Shatotto. Image © Asif Salman, Isabelle Antunes, City Syntax, Shatotto team Extreme heat is one of climate change's most urgent and rapidly growing consequences, especially in cities. Urban areas are particularly vulnerable because they trap heat in building materials and urban streets, creating dangerous conditions for residents.

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Ten projects named best in contemporary architecture at the 2025 AIA Architecture Awards

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The American Institute of Architects just presented the winners of its 2025 Architecture Awards, recognizing the best in contemporary architecture. This year, a total of 10 projects were honored, with winners ranging from an astronomy museum in Shanghai to an affordable mixed-use housing development in California. The awards program aims to showcase exceptional architecture, regardless of budget, size, style, or type, and to highlight the diverse range of work that architects create.

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On Architecture, Meaning, and the Responsibility of Creation

SW Oregon Architect

VA Roseburg Protective Care Unit In my last post , I wrote about the perspective that comes with stepping away from daily practice and how retirement offers me a new vantage from which to view the profession. Freed from the urgency of deadlines and client meetings, I can return to some elemental questions—questions that reach beyond architecture’s role and into the speculative realm of what confers meaning at all.

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ET-302 memorial park in Ethiopia is a space of "remembrance, healing, and resilience"

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Alebel Desta Consulting Architects and Engineers has completed the ET-302 Memorial Monument and Park in Ethiopia , a radial arrangement of paths and gardens dedicated to the 157 victims of the Ethiopian Airlines Flight 302 crash. Located on the flight's crash site near Addis Ababa, the park is the result of an international competition funded by stakeholders including Boeing and Ethiopian Airlines, and was developed in collaboration with members of the victims' families.

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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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grand palais reopens in paris after four-year renovation by chatillon architectes

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paris’s grand palais fully opens to the public after renovation After four years of renovation , the Grand Palais in Paris fully reopens following a major transformation led by Chatillon Architectes (find designboom’s previous coverage here ). The project, which began with the unveiling of the restored Nave for the 2024 Olympics , is the most extensive restoration in the building’s 120-year history.

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Enscape Community Showcase: 30 Residential Interior Renderings to Inspire Your Living Spaces

Enscape

Get inspired with this collection of residential interior renderings from the Enscape community. See their talent and creativity, and help celebrate Enscape's 10th birthday.

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AD Classics: Olivetti Showroom / Carlo Scarpa

ArchDaily

via Flickr User: seier+seier, under license CC BY-NC 2.0 architects: Carlo Scarpa Location: Venice, Italy Project Year: 1958 Photographs: via Flickr User: seier+seier, under license CC BY-NC 2.0 Photographs: Jonathan Yeung Photographs: Orch_chemollo Photographs: EBRIMINI via Shutterstock Tucked discreetly beneath the colonnade of Saint Mark's Square in Venice , Carlo Scarpa's Olivetti Showroom exerts a quiet yet unmistakable presence.

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Herzog & de Meuron brings ‘elegant, classical architecture and French flair’ to Basel’s Les Trois Rois hotel overhaul

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Herzog & de Meuron have unveiled their transformation of Les Trois Rois, one of Europe’s oldest urban hotels, located in Basel , Switzerland. The project reimagines a former bank building, integrated into the hotel complex during a previous renovation, infusing it with a series of distinctive, newly designed space. Image courtesy: Herzog & de Meuron Image courtesy: Herzog & de Meuron The most striking intervention is ‘The Council,’ a smoking lounge carved from two f

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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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Compelling Perspectives on Eugene’s Housing Crisis

SW Oregon Architect

The Station House, by the Obie Companies Like many others in our community, I’ve watched Eugene’s housing crisis unfold over the years with growing concern. Rising rents, dwindling vacancies, and the affordability challenges faced by working families are pressing issues that demand thoughtful action. I recently discovered two articles that address these challenges with impressive clarity and depth.

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Henning Larsen designs Danish church as "space for reflection, gathering and encounter"

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Architecture studio Henning Larsen has unveiled Højvangen Church in Skanderborg, Denmark , which aims to balance the community and spiritual needs of a contemporary church. Set within woodland on the outskirts of Skanderborg, it is the first church built in the town for 500 years. Henning Larsen aimed to design a church that would act as a community centre, while also being a contemporary spiritual space.

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circular cut in the vineyard reveals fotis zapantiotis’ underground winery in greece

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fotis zapantiotis embeds winery into the earth in greece In the northern part of Evia, Greece , Fotis Zapantiotis proposes a winery that respects the natural terrain, the surrounding vineyard, and the process of winemaking itself. The 1,500-square-meter Ktima Aidipsos is entirely embedded in the earth to minimize the visual impact on the landscape while also creating ideal conditions for wine storage and maturation.

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How I Enhance Vegetation in Enscape for the Philadelphia Flower Show

Enscape

Daniel Brown shares a custom workflow for enhancing vegetation and people assets in Enscape. By combining real-time rendering with AI-generated images, lightweight FaceMe components, SketchUp, Skatter, and Enscape’s material features, Daniel creates flexible, realistic plantings and people for large-scale public exhibits.

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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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Museum and Gallery Cafés: 10 Examples That Enhance the Cultural Experience

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Simple Art Museum / HAS design and research. W Workspace Cafs in museums and galleries do more than provide convenience they have become an essential part of todays cultural experience. As Claire Bishop explains in her idea of the expanded aesthetic experience, cultural spaces now include hybrid environments that encourage new ways of engaging, socializing, and reflecting.

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New docuseries profiles LA ‘rebel architects’ including Frank Gehry and Thom Mayne

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A new 12-part documentary series is set to premiere on July 1st, spotlighting a formative era in Los Angeles architecture. Produced by nonprofit FORT: LA and hosted by architectural journalist Frances Anderton , Rebel Architects: From Venice to the World Stage revisits the creative context of 1980s Venice Beach and the architects who helped shape its now-iconic West Coast design identity.

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Frank Gehry and Gordan Ramsey to star in new film about Battersea Power Station transformation

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Independent UK production company Chief has completed The Masterplan , a new documentary exploring the architectural and cultural transformation of Battersea Power Station in London. After decades of disuse, areas of the station were repurposed by WilkinsonEyre for housing and retail through a £9 billion ($12.2 billion USD) overhaul completed in 2022, with Foster + Partners designing a new Apple Store for the station in 2023.

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Best homes in Los Angeles honored at 2025 AIA|LA Residential Architecture Awards

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The American Institute of Architects Los Angeles has honored 18 residential projects at the 2025 AIA|LA Residential Architecture Awards. The projects, based in the greater Los Angeles region and beyond, were recognized in categories comprising ADUs, Affordable Housing, Alternative Housing, Adaptive Reuse, Multi-Family, Single-Family, and a new Resilient Design category.

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The Ultimate Guide To Data-Driven Construction: Optimize Projects, Reduce Risks, & Boost Innovation

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.

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On Juneteenth, Discover 8 Museums and Cultural Institutions Dedicated to African American History and Culture

ArchDaily

Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture / Adjaye Associates + Freelon Adjaye Bond / SmithGroup. Image © Darren Bradley Juneteenth, observed annually on June 19th, commemorates the emancipation of enslaved African Americans in the United States , marking a moment of liberation and reflection on a complex and often overlooked history.

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Inside Tadao Ando’s completed Naoshima New Museum of Art

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The Fukutake Foundation has opened the Tadao Ando -designed Naoshima New Museum of Art in Japan. The museum is the latest addition to the Benesse Art Site Naoshima, a decades-long cultural initiative integrating art, architecture, and nature across the islands of Naoshima , Teshima, and Inujima in Japan’s Seto Inland Sea. Image credit: GION Image credit: GION The new institution is Ando’s tenth project on the Benesse Art Site Naoshima across thirty years, his first being the Benesse

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Archinect Meets: Stewart Hicks

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When it comes to architecture-focused creators on YouTube, Stewart Hicks' channel is definitely one worth liking and subscribing to. By day, an Associate Professor and Associate Dean at the University of Illinois Chicago's School of Architecture , as well as Founding Partner of the practice Design With Company , Hicks has mastered the art of presenting complex topics in long-form videos that are both entertaining and educational (and addictive, we might add).

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10 sustainable projects win AIA’s COTE Top Ten Award 2025

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The American Institute of Architects has announced the winners of its 2025 COTE Top Ten Award. Ten schemes were honored in this year's edition of the award, which “highlights projects that meet the AIA Committee on the Environment's rigorous criteria for social, economic, and ecological value.” The awards come days after the AIA also honored the best in contemporary architecture at the 2025 AIA Architecture Awards, the best in small-scale architecture at the AIA Small Project Award,

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Architectural Visualization Trends and the Rise of AI

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?