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MARCH 4, 2025
Chengdu Museum of Contemporary Arts. Image Arch-Exist Liu Jiakun, the 2025 Pritzker Prize winner, has spent decades redefining Chinese architecture by combining utopia with function and social engagement with personal memory. His buildings are reflections of the everyday lives of ordinary people, crafted with an understanding of place, culture, and materiality.
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MARCH 4, 2025
As Archinect reported this morning , Chengdu architect Liu Jiakun has been announced as the winner of the 2025 Pritzker Prize , one of the architecture world's most prestigious awards. Liu has built a career spanning over four decades, developing projects that blend modernity with traditional Chinese architectural elements. Rooted in cultural, historical, and social considerations, the architect's work often seeks to create spaces that serve and uplift communities.
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JANUARY 12, 2025
Los Angeles fire map, January 12, 2025 (Google Maps) As I write this, firefighters are making determined progress toward containing the devastating wildfires that have ravaged large swaths across the Greater Los Angeles Area. The Palisades Fire is 11% contained, while the Eaton Fire is 15% contained. However, at least 153,000 residents are still under evacuation orders, and the situation remains precarious.
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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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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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MARCH 24, 2025
The Greater Bay Area Sports Centre / Zaha Hadid Architects. Image CRLand Designed by Zaha Hadid Architects in collaboration with the Guangdong Architectural Design & Research Institute, the Greater Bay Area Sports Centre in Nansha, China , is approaching completion. Construction began in August 2023, with the main structures of the stadium and arena topping out in February 2024.
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MARCH 4, 2025
Culture The Renovation of Tianbao Cave District of Erlang Town. Image Arch-Exist The 2025 Pritzker Prize has been awarded this year to Chinese Architect Liu Jiakun. Born in Chengdu in 1956, he grew up in the densifying city, before attending and graduating from the Chongqing Architecture and Engineering College ( Chongqing University) in 1982 with a Bachelor of Engineering degree in Architecture, and becoming one of the first college graduates to be tasked with rebuilding the country during the
ArchDaily
MARCH 4, 2025
Liu Jiakun. Image Tom Welsh for The Hyatt Foundation:The Pritzker Architecture Prize Chinese architect and educator Liu Jiakun has been announced as the laureate of the 2025 Pritzker Architecture Prize , the highest honor in the architecture field. This prestigious award recognizes Jiakun, founder of Jiakun Architects (established 1999), for his ability to blend traditional Chinese elements with contemporary design and for his commitment to social equity in the built environment.
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FEBRUARY 9, 2025
Opera & Ballet Theater of Kosovo / Bjarke Ingels Group. Image bloomimages Bjarke Ingels Group (BIG) , in collaboration with ALB-Architect, has unveiled the design for the Opera & Ballet Theatre of Kosovo , a new cultural venue set to reshape Prishtina's performing arts landscape. As the first opera house in the Republic of Kosovo, the theatre will serve as a home for the country's Philharmonic, Ballet, and Opera, marking a significant step in the development of Kosovo's artistic institu
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MARCH 30, 2025
Zaishui Art Museum / junya ishigami + associates. Image Stanley Fung Integrating natural elements into architectural design has long been a fundamental pursuit in creating comfortable, sustainable environments that enhance both individual well-being and the relationship between buildings and their surrounding context. In areas with vast landscapes , incorporating natural elements is essential for seamlessly connecting architecture with its site.
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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.
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FEBRUARY 20, 2025
Courtesy of LGA The British Museum has announced that Paris-based Lina Ghotmeh Architecture (LGA) has been selected to lead the redesign of its Western Range galleries. This decision follows a rigorous international competition, marking a significant milestone in the Museum's Masterplan, a long-term initiative to modernize its Bloomsbury site while maintaining its historic integrity.
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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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FEBRUARY 27, 2025
Naples Porta Est / ZHA. Image Brick Visual Zaha Hadid Architects (ZHA) has been announced as the winner of the international design competition for the Napoli Porta Est masterplan , a large-scale urban regeneration project in Naples , Italy. The project, which includes the new Campania Region headquarters, aims to reconnect fragmented urban areas and revitalize a district that has long been considered isolated and unsafe due to inadequate public spaces and physical barriers.
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MARCH 6, 2025
Portrait of Ricardo Scofidio. Image via Diller Scofidio + Renfro Ricardo Scofidio , a distinguished figure in the world of architecture, passed away on March 6, 2025 , at the age of 89. Born in New York City in 1935, Scofidio co-founded the influential architecture firm Diller Scofidio + Renfro (DS+R) with his partner Elizabeth Diller in 1979. Together, they brought to the profession a conceptual art sensibility, influencing the design of globally recognized cultural landmarks and public spaces.
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MARCH 26, 2025
Astronomical Park of Zhenze High School / Specific Architects + Unit Architects. Image Hengzhong LYU The way we perceive and experience spaces extends beyond aestheticsthey directly influence our emotions , thoughts, and even creativity. Spacious environments with high ceilings often evoke a sense of freedom and inspiration, while smaller, enclosed spaces encourage focus and introspection.
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JANUARY 8, 2025
College of Europe's Tirana Campus. Image Courtesy of MIR, Designed by Oppenheim Architects Tirana , the capital of Albania , is undergoing a remarkable transformation fueled by an ambitious vision for the future outlined in the Tirana 2030 (TR030) Master Plan. This plan, devised by renowned Italian architect Stefano Boeri, aims to reshape the city into a sustainable, green , and inclusive urban hub, with a focus on increasing density while enhancing the quality of life for its residents.
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APRIL 10, 2025
Japan’ s aging rail infrastructure is turning to a new era backed by solutions leveraging the latest in construction technology, prefabrication methods, and robotics. The New York Times has the latest on a 3D printing project for the Japan Railway’s Hatsushima Station in Wakayama Prefecture that was assembled in only six hours to set a new world record.
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APRIL 15, 2025
Expo Osaka 2025 aerial view. Image Expo 2025 , OBAYASHI CORPORATION Co., Ltd, photo by shinwa Co., Ltd Expo 2025 Osaka has officially opened on April 13, 2025, at Yumeshima, Osaka. Under the overarching theme "Designing Future Society for Our Lives," the Expo set out to explore three pivotal subthemes: Saving Lives, Empowering Lives, and Connecting Lives.
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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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JANUARY 22, 2025
ORIGIN Tree House by Atelier LAVIT. Image Marco Lavit Nicora Despite their whimsical appearance, treehouses offer a unique platform for structural innovations and design explorations. Traditional treehouses rely on the trunks of trees for structural support, but, in order to ease the load supported by the tree , contemporary projects often introduce additional systems, such as stilts to maintain the image while offering additional support.
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FEBRUARY 13, 2025
Nature Within Vacation Home - Section. Image Courtesy of Unformed Design The change of the calendar year marked the culmination of several processes in the world of renowned architecture firms. Between December 2024 and February 2025, Gensler unveiled a rendering of a Manhattan redevelopment project, Foster + Partners released renderings of a new hotel and luxury residences in Brazil , and Herzog & de Meuron announced the completion date for the new Memphis Art Museum.
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FEBRUARY 10, 2025
Gaggiandre. Image Andrea Avezz, Courtesy of La Biennale di Venezia During a live presentation for the 19th International Architecture Exhibition, curator Carlo Ratti offered a glimpse into the programming of this year's edition. The 2025 Venice Architecture Biennale will include 66 National Pavilions, with 4 countries represented for the first time: the Republic of Azerbaijan, Sultanate of Oman, Qatar, and Togo.
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JANUARY 2, 2025
A resort project for the nonprofit Fundación Casa Wabi near Oaxaca, Mexico has been shared with Archinect following the project’s completion in February of 2024. Photo credit: Rafael Gamo The new Orchid Pavilion from the Centro de Colaboración Arquitectónica (CCA) embodies the Japanese notion of Ikigai (or 'a reason for being') and functions as both a meditative refuge for guests and a resource for the stewardship of local plant life at its site on the outskirt
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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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MARCH 5, 2025
Gelephu Airport. Image BIG BIG (Bjarke Ingels Group) has unveiled plans for Bhutan's Gelephu International Airport , a project that aims to combine traditional craftsmanship with contemporary design. As the country's second international airport, it is a key component of the Gelephu Mindfulness City (GMC) masterplan, designed to accommodate future growth while reflecting Bhutan's cultural and environmental values.
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MARCH 11, 2025
Rebirth Brick. Image Courtesy of Jiakun Architects The world watches China's development with a mix of admiration, curiosity, and apprehension. From massive infrastructure projectssuch as hydroelectric plants and a modern high-speed rail networkto the emergence of entire cities built from scratch, the country showcases an ambitious growth strategy and an impressive capacity for execution.
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MARCH 25, 2025
Cabbage Tree House by Peter Stutchbury Architecture. Image Michael Nicholson When we think about cities , we often assume the orthogonal grid is the norm: neat, predictable, and rational. However, many urban areas around the world, notably those shaped by hills and uneven terrain, defy this convention. In cities like Lisbon , in Portugal orthogonal grids appear only in flatter zones such as Baixa, while surrounding areas like Alfama adapt organically to topography.
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MARCH 12, 2025
Aerial render. Image Courtesy of Foster + Partners In September 2024, Foster + Partners announced its appointment by Manchester United for the development of a master plan for the Old Trafford Stadium District. The centerpiece of the master plan is a new stadium , set to become the largest football venue in the United Kingdom with a capacity of 100,000 seats.
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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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