15.06.26
Record Heatwaves in Europe and a New Museum of Comics in Taiwan : This Week’s Review
Covering a broad array of subjects,this week’s headline stories have reflected the wide scope of architecture’s practice : its potential to repsond to the climate crisis,the construction and renovation of cultural infrastructure around the world, and events that promote contemporary discplinary relfection.This does not preclude questions about the contradiction between the technical and creative skills demanded by the displine and the role it has come to occupy in today’s market.Alongside these reflections, this week we feature projects that reinforce architecture’s cultural significance in preserving knowledge,hosting collective entertainment,and supporting new forms of living : a comic book museum in Taiwan, a membership club for families in London, and the renovation of a landmark stadium in Riyadh.
This year,the United Nations’World Environment Day coincided with record heatwaves across Portugal,France,Italy,Spain,Germany,Switzerland,Ireland,and the United Kingdom.The campaing emphasises the growing urgency of responding to signals already being felt across ecosystems,economies and communities a crisis fundamentally reshaping the spaces where we live,work and gather.In an inteview with Louisianna Channel,Australian artist Liam Young discusses the severity of climate crissis and the need for a ”Planetary” response : a new kind of punk that matches that scale.Young turns to film as a rehearsal space, a medium fast and fluid enough to test the futures that architecture,in its traditional slowness cannot.He criticises the contemporary exercise of a discpline that inhabits the space between culture and technology,reduced to a marginalised luxury and boutique industry
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15.06.26
Record Heatwaves in Europe and a New Museum of Comics in Taiwan : This Week’s Review
Covering a broad array of subjects,this week’s headline stories have reflected the wide scope of architecture’s practice : its potential to repsond to the climate crisis,the construction and renovation of cultural infrastructure around the world, and events that promote contemporary discplinary relfection.This does not preclude questions about the contradiction between the technical and creative skills demanded by the displine and the role it has come to occupy in today’s market.Alongside these reflections, this week we feature projects that reinforce architecture’s cultural significance in preserving knowledge,hosting collective entertainment,and supporting new forms of living : a comic book museum in Taiwan, a membership club for families in London, and the renovation of a landmark stadium in Riyadh.
This year,the United Nations’World Environment Day coincided with record heatwaves across Portugal,France,Italy,Spain,Germany,Switzerland,Ireland,and the United Kingdom.The campaing emphasises the growing urgency of responding to signals already being felt across ecosystems,economies and communities a crisis fundamentally reshaping the spaces where we live,work and gather.In an inteview with Louisianna Channel,Australian artist Liam Young discusses the severity of climate crissis and the need for a ”Planetary” response : a new kind of punk that matches that scale.Young turns to film as a rehearsal space, a medium fast and fluid enough to test the futures that architecture,in its traditional slowness cannot.He criticises the contemporary exercise of a discpline that inhabits the space between culture and technology,reduced to a marginalised luxury and boutique industry
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22.05.26
Atelier Bow – Wow and Climate Scientists Honored with 2026 Daylight Award on UNESCO International Day of Light
On UNESCO’s International Day of Light,celebrated annually on May 16 the Daylight Award announced its 2026 laureates.Established to support research into the scientific understanding of daylight and its significance for health, well – being, ecosystems, and architectural design the award recognize achievements in two categories : Daylight in Architecture and Daylight Research.This year , Japanese architects Momoyo Kaijima and Yoshiharu Tsukamoto of Atelier Bow – Wow were honored for demonstrating how daylight can shape shared spaces and everyday life ,while marine biologists Brittany N.Zepernich , Steven W.Wilhelm and R.Michael McKay of the United States and Canada were recognized for their research on aquatic microorganisms and their implications for planetary health and biodiversity
The Daylight Award is presented by the Daylight Academy ( DLA) an international organization that brings together scientists,architects,engineers and others professionals engaged in daylight-related research and practice.The intiative seeks to foster collaboration across disciplines traditionally considered separate fields of expertise, promoting an integrated of daylight’s role in human life and broader ecosystem.In this context, the 2026 laureates were recognized by the jury for ”revealing daylight as a shared condition shaping both how we inhabit dense urban environments and how microscopic life sustains planetary systems”
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22.05.26
Atelier Bow – Wow and Climate Scientists Honored with 2026 Daylight Award on UNESCO International Day of Light
On UNESCO’s International Day of Light,celebrated annually on May 16 the Daylight Award announced its 2026 laureates.Established to support research into the scientific understanding of daylight and its significance for health, well – being, ecosystems, and architectural design the award recognize achievements in two categories : Daylight in Architecture and Daylight Research.This year , Japanese architects Momoyo Kaijima and Yoshiharu Tsukamoto of Atelier Bow – Wow were honored for demonstrating how daylight can shape shared spaces and everyday life ,while marine biologists Brittany N.Zepernich , Steven W.Wilhelm and R.Michael McKay of the United States and Canada were recognized for their research on aquatic microorganisms and their implications for planetary health and biodiversity
The Daylight Award is presented by the Daylight Academy ( DLA) an international organization that brings together scientists,architects,engineers and others professionals engaged in daylight-related research and practice.The intiative seeks to foster collaboration across disciplines traditionally considered separate fields of expertise, promoting an integrated of daylight’s role in human life and broader ecosystem.In this context, the 2026 laureates were recognized by the jury for ”revealing daylight as a shared condition shaping both how we inhabit dense urban environments and how microscopic life sustains planetary systems”
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15.04.26
Milan Design Week 2026: Must-See Installations Exhibitions,and Events
From April 20 to 26,Milan Design Week 2026 returns as a citywide platform where design operates as both a cultural practice and a form of exploration.Framed by the Fuorisalone theme ” Be the Project,” this year’s edition shifts the focus from outcome to process positioning design as a dynamic, human – centered act shaped by intuition, responibility , and transformation.Installations and exhibitions across the city foreground making as an open – ended condition, one that embraces error,temporality, and experimentation as integral to creative production.Within this context,desing reflecting broader conversations around sustainability,emerging technologies , and the evolving relationship between the physical and the digital.
This approach is reflected in the network of venues and districts that structure the event, where Milan itself becomes an active field of design.Institutional platforms such as Trienniale Milano,Universita degli Studi di Milano,and Politecnico di Milano alongside iconic sites, including Torre Valesca,are reactivated through temporary exhibitions and interventions.At the urban scale, the 2026 edition expands toward peripheral areas through Alcova’s venues, the former Baggio Military Hospital and Villa Pestarini,introducing new spatial and historical layers into the Design Week geography Across venues including Brera,Tortona,Isola and Port Venezia,a dense constellation of courtyards,showrooms and industrial infrastructures supports a program that spans scales and disciplines.Within this distributed framework,Milan Design Week aims to construct a continuous spatial narrative in which architecture, design and the city operate as interconnected systems shaped through movement perception and collective participation
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15.04.26
Milan Design Week 2026: Must-See Installations Exhibitions,and Events
From April 20 to 26,Milan Design Week 2026 returns as a citywide platform where design operates as both a cultural practice and a form of exploration.Framed by the Fuorisalone theme ” Be the Project,” this year’s edition shifts the focus from outcome to process positioning design as a dynamic, human – centered act shaped by intuition, responibility , and transformation.Installations and exhibitions across the city foreground making as an open – ended condition, one that embraces error,temporality, and experimentation as integral to creative production.Within this context,desing reflecting broader conversations around sustainability,emerging technologies , and the evolving relationship between the physical and the digital.
This approach is reflected in the network of venues and districts that structure the event, where Milan itself becomes an active field of design.Institutional platforms such as Trienniale Milano,Universita degli Studi di Milano,and Politecnico di Milano alongside iconic sites, including Torre Valesca,are reactivated through temporary exhibitions and interventions.At the urban scale, the 2026 edition expands toward peripheral areas through Alcova’s venues, the former Baggio Military Hospital and Villa Pestarini,introducing new spatial and historical layers into the Design Week geography Across venues including Brera,Tortona,Isola and Port Venezia,a dense constellation of courtyards,showrooms and industrial infrastructures supports a program that spans scales and disciplines.Within this distributed framework,Milan Design Week aims to construct a continuous spatial narrative in which architecture, design and the city operate as interconnected systems shaped through movement perception and collective participation
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06.04.26
40+ Contemporary Architectural Works Across Ecuador Captured by Francisco Russo and Luca Piffaretti
Between 2023 and 2024,photographers Francesco Russo and Luca Piffaretti documented architecture and landscapes across Ecuador’s coast,the Andes Mountains,the Amazon rainforest, the Galápagos Islands, and cities such as Quito,Guayaquil and Cuenca.The photographic documentation explores Ecuador’s evolving identity through its contemporary architecture,examming how it engages with natural surroundings,urban conditions, and social contexts.The resulting archive includes more than 40 projects by renowned local practices The resulting archive includes more than 40 projects by renowned local practices such as AI Borde,Duran & Hermida,Emilio Lopez,Jose Maria Baez,La Cabina de la Curiosidad,MCM + A, Natura Futura and RAMA Estudio,among many othersThe selection demonstrates how architecture can create high-quality spaces that respond to contemporary demands for sustainability and environmental responsibility by combining creativity and technology with renewable resources, despite ongoing economic, climatic, and political challenges in Latin Americaand beyond.
The Republic of Ecuador, located on the equator and bordered by Colombia, Peru, and the Pacific Ocean, features one of the most diverse landscapes in the world. It spans four distinct geographical regions: the Andes, the Amazon, the Coast, and the Galápagos Islands, offering immense biodiversity and radically different environments. According to the photographers, the Coast, stretching along the Pacific, is characterized by lush tropical vegetation, a humid climate, and thriving agricultural activity. In the heart of the country, the Andes form a natural north–south divide, with peaks reaching up to 6,000 meters. This mountain range both protects and isolates the Amazon region, which extends eastward into Peru and Brazil. To the west, approximately 1,000 kilometers into the Pacific Ocean, the Galápagos Islands, made famous by Charles Darwin’s 19th-century visit, host one of the planet’s most biodiverse ecosystems, with a globally renowned array of wildlife and marine life.
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06.04.26
40+ Contemporary Architectural Works Across Ecuador Captured by Francisco Russo and Luca Piffaretti
Between 2023 and 2024,photographers Francesco Russo and Luca Piffaretti documented architecture and landscapes across Ecuador’s coast,the Andes Mountains,the Amazon rainforest, the Galápagos Islands, and cities such as Quito,Guayaquil and Cuenca.The photographic documentation explores Ecuador’s evolving identity through its contemporary architecture,examming how it engages with natural surroundings,urban conditions, and social contexts.The resulting archive includes more than 40 projects by renowned local practices The resulting archive includes more than 40 projects by renowned local practices such as AI Borde,Duran & Hermida,Emilio Lopez,Jose Maria Baez,La Cabina de la Curiosidad,MCM + A, Natura Futura and RAMA Estudio,among many othersThe selection demonstrates how architecture can create high-quality spaces that respond to contemporary demands for sustainability and environmental responsibility by combining creativity and technology with renewable resources, despite ongoing economic, climatic, and political challenges in Latin Americaand beyond.
The Republic of Ecuador, located on the equator and bordered by Colombia, Peru, and the Pacific Ocean, features one of the most diverse landscapes in the world. It spans four distinct geographical regions: the Andes, the Amazon, the Coast, and the Galápagos Islands, offering immense biodiversity and radically different environments. According to the photographers, the Coast, stretching along the Pacific, is characterized by lush tropical vegetation, a humid climate, and thriving agricultural activity. In the heart of the country, the Andes form a natural north–south divide, with peaks reaching up to 6,000 meters. This mountain range both protects and isolates the Amazon region, which extends eastward into Peru and Brazil. To the west, approximately 1,000 kilometers into the Pacific Ocean, the Galápagos Islands, made famous by Charles Darwin’s 19th-century visit, host one of the planet’s most biodiverse ecosystems, with a globally renowned array of wildlife and marine life.
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18.02.26
The Afterlife of Expo Osaka’s Grand Ring: How the Timber Structure Is Being Reused Across Japan
Exhibitions can be an opportunity to extend architectural discourse beyond professional circles, opening conversations with broader publics and serving as an interface between architecture and society. Within this concept, major international events such as the Osaka International Expo 2025 and the Venice Architecture Biennale have adopted the idea of the circular economy as one of their organizational objectives. The idea of circularity in events can be reflected in, for example, their energy consumption, the impact of the displacement they generate, their waste, or the useful life of their infrastructure. The site destined for the last World Expo, held in Osaka from 13 April to 13 October 2025, was surrounded by a massive timber structure designed by Sou Fujimoto Architects, one of the world’s largest wooden constructions. The Japan Association for the 2025 World Exposition committed to reusing building materials “as much as possible,” with concrete plans for their reuse to be finalized by March. In the meantime, some relocation alternatives are already emerging for the pieces of the World Expo structure
The Osaka Grand Ring was designed to embody the Expo’s theme, “Designing Future Society for Our Lives,” and symbolize the philosophy of “Diversity in Unity.” Sou FujimotoArchitects’ design served as the main access route for visitors, a sheltered space, an elevated Skywalk offering views of the entire Expo site, and a landscaped rooftop. The massive timber structure covered a horizontal projected area of approximately 60,000 square meters. With an inner diameter of 615 meters and an outer diameter of 675 meters, the Ring was 30 meters wide and stood 12 meters tall, rising to 20 meters at its highest point. It was designed with a focus on material efficiency, selecting wood for its renewable properties and carbon-storing capacity, contributing to the project’s goal of minimizing its overall carbon footprint.
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18.02.26
The Afterlife of Expo Osaka’s Grand Ring: How the Timber Structure Is Being Reused Across Japan
Exhibitions can be an opportunity to extend architectural discourse beyond professional circles, opening conversations with broader publics and serving as an interface between architecture and society. Within this concept, major international events such as the Osaka International Expo 2025 and the Venice Architecture Biennale have adopted the idea of the circular economy as one of their organizational objectives. The idea of circularity in events can be reflected in, for example, their energy consumption, the impact of the displacement they generate, their waste, or the useful life of their infrastructure. The site destined for the last World Expo, held in Osaka from 13 April to 13 October 2025, was surrounded by a massive timber structure designed by Sou Fujimoto Architects, one of the world’s largest wooden constructions. The Japan Association for the 2025 World Exposition committed to reusing building materials “as much as possible,” with concrete plans for their reuse to be finalized by March. In the meantime, some relocation alternatives are already emerging for the pieces of the World Expo structure
The Osaka Grand Ring was designed to embody the Expo’s theme, “Designing Future Society for Our Lives,” and symbolize the philosophy of “Diversity in Unity.” Sou FujimotoArchitects’ design served as the main access route for visitors, a sheltered space, an elevated Skywalk offering views of the entire Expo site, and a landscaped rooftop. The massive timber structure covered a horizontal projected area of approximately 60,000 square meters. With an inner diameter of 615 meters and an outer diameter of 675 meters, the Ring was 30 meters wide and stood 12 meters tall, rising to 20 meters at its highest point. It was designed with a focus on material efficiency, selecting wood for its renewable properties and carbon-storing capacity, contributing to the project’s goal of minimizing its overall carbon footprint.
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28.01.26
David Chipperfield Architects Releases New Images of the
David Chipperfield Architects has released new images of the Ice Hockey Arena in Milan, one of the host sports venues for the 2026 Milano Cortina Winter Olympics. The project, currently in its testing phase, was commissioned to Arup and David Chipperfield Architects in 2021. The first images of the elliptical amphitheatre arena were released in 2022, ahead of the start of construction in 2023, which was scheduled for completion in 2025. The new sports and cultural events venue has a capacity of 16,000 spectators, 12,000 seated and 4,000 standing, and is a centrepiece of a broader urban redevelopment project originally designed by Foster + Partners for Milano Santa Giulia, a district in the south-east of Milan, just a few kilometres from the city centre and connected to the high-speed rail network and motorway.
The new imagery comes amid speculation about whether the building will be fully completed before the start of the Winter Olympics on February 6, 2026, with the arena currently hosting the Milano Hockey Finals as a test event. This speculation follows concerns expressed on January 7 by the head of the International Ice Hockey Federation, who stated that parts of the main hockey rink for the Milano Cortina Olympics might not be fully finished, particularly regarding ice management. Following these remarks and the satisfactory outcome of three consecutive games at the arena, the CEO of Fondazione Milano Cortina 2026 stated on January 15 that the foundation was “very satisfied with the test event”and that the competition field had proven to be “up to the task.” He also expressed satisfaction with spectator response and transport logistics; over 22,000 people attended the seven games played over three days, while acknowledging that “there is still a lot of work to be done on the arena in general.
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28.01.26
David Chipperfield Architects Releases New Images of the
David Chipperfield Architects has released new images of the Ice Hockey Arena in Milan, one of the host sports venues for the 2026 Milano Cortina Winter Olympics. The project, currently in its testing phase, was commissioned to Arup and David Chipperfield Architects in 2021. The first images of the elliptical amphitheatre arena were released in 2022, ahead of the start of construction in 2023, which was scheduled for completion in 2025. The new sports and cultural events venue has a capacity of 16,000 spectators, 12,000 seated and 4,000 standing, and is a centrepiece of a broader urban redevelopment project originally designed by Foster + Partners for Milano Santa Giulia, a district in the south-east of Milan, just a few kilometres from the city centre and connected to the high-speed rail network and motorway.
The new imagery comes amid speculation about whether the building will be fully completed before the start of the Winter Olympics on February 6, 2026, with the arena currently hosting the Milano Hockey Finals as a test event. This speculation follows concerns expressed on January 7 by the head of the International Ice Hockey Federation, who stated that parts of the main hockey rink for the Milano Cortina Olympics might not be fully finished, particularly regarding ice management. Following these remarks and the satisfactory outcome of three consecutive games at the arena, the CEO of Fondazione Milano Cortina 2026 stated on January 15 that the foundation was “very satisfied with the test event”and that the competition field had proven to be “up to the task.” He also expressed satisfaction with spectator response and transport logistics; over 22,000 people attended the seven games played over three days, while acknowledging that “there is still a lot of work to be done on the arena in general.
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20.01.26
2026 Color of the Year Selections Highlight Tonal Depth and Spatial Calm
The 2026 Color of the Year selections show a shift toward nuanced, layered palettes and understated spatial calm, moving beyond the saturated earth tones of previous forecast,Pantone’s Cloud Dancer, a soft white , sets a foundation of clarity and simplicity , while Sherwin – Williams and C2 Paint highlight the varsalitty of mid – tone neutrals and soft ochres , emphasizing material authenticity and adaptabillity across different interior surfaces and lighting conditions. Benjamin Moore and Graham & Brown explore deeper, atmospheric hues that balance warm and cool undertones and Behr,Valspar and AkzoNobel introduce muted greens and blue – tones aimed at creating restorative composed and visually engaging interiors.
As part if its Color Trends 2026 palette, Bejamin Moore has named Silhouette AF- 655 for the Color of the Year.The shade combines burn umber with charcoal notes, resulting in a dark tone that sits between warm and cool registers. Positioned alongside pale and midtown hues, Silhouette AF – 655 contributes to a palette structured around tonal balance and contrast.The broader selection references established color traditions and material awareness, bringing together hues that range from light lifted to deeply grounded.
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20.01.26
2026 Color of the Year Selections Highlight Tonal Depth and Spatial Calm
The 2026 Color of the Year selections show a shift toward nuanced, layered palettes and understated spatial calm, moving beyond the saturated earth tones of previous forecast,Pantone’s Cloud Dancer, a soft white , sets a foundation of clarity and simplicity , while Sherwin – Williams and C2 Paint highlight the varsalitty of mid – tone neutrals and soft ochres , emphasizing material authenticity and adaptabillity across different interior surfaces and lighting conditions. Benjamin Moore and Graham & Brown explore deeper, atmospheric hues that balance warm and cool undertones and Behr,Valspar and AkzoNobel introduce muted greens and blue – tones aimed at creating restorative composed and visually engaging interiors.
As part if its Color Trends 2026 palette, Bejamin Moore has named Silhouette AF- 655 for the Color of the Year.The shade combines burn umber with charcoal notes, resulting in a dark tone that sits between warm and cool registers. Positioned alongside pale and midtown hues, Silhouette AF – 655 contributes to a palette structured around tonal balance and contrast.The broader selection references established color traditions and material awareness, bringing together hues that range from light lifted to deeply grounded.
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15.01.26
14 Global Stadium Projects and Surrounding Urban Masterplans Currently in Progress
During 2025 several sports infrastructure projects infrastructure project were announced that remain on on our radar most of which are scheduled for completion between 2028 and 2030. Located across Asia, Europe, Africa the Middle East and North America , these projects reflect contemporary masterplan strategies for the transformation of large sports venues within their urban contexts.Many of the stadiums are planned as part of broader redevelopment frameworks that include new public spaces, mixed-use programs event facilities and mobility upgrades rather than as isolated structure. Designs led by international offices such as Populous , Foster + Partners , Heatherwick Studio,OMA, Gensler, AFL Architects and Build illustrate a range od architectural,urban and infrastructural responses to the evolving role of large sports facilities
Several of the projects also incorporate material choices and operational strategies intended to address environmental performance and resources efficiency.These included the use of timber and locally soured materials, all-electric systems, adaptable or demountable construction methods and the reseuse of refurbishment of existing stadium infrastructure.Across different geographic and climatic contexts, these approaches reflect a growing attention to reducing material use, extending the life cycle of large structures and improving the functioning of energy – intensive venues.
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15.01.26
14 Global Stadium Projects and Surrounding Urban Masterplans Currently in Progress
During 2025 several sports infrastructure projects infrastructure project were announced that remain on on our radar most of which are scheduled for completion between 2028 and 2030. Located across Asia, Europe, Africa the Middle East and North America , these projects reflect contemporary masterplan strategies for the transformation of large sports venues within their urban contexts.Many of the stadiums are planned as part of broader redevelopment frameworks that include new public spaces, mixed-use programs event facilities and mobility upgrades rather than as isolated structure. Designs led by international offices such as Populous , Foster + Partners , Heatherwick Studio,OMA, Gensler, AFL Architects and Build illustrate a range od architectural,urban and infrastructural responses to the evolving role of large sports facilities
Several of the projects also incorporate material choices and operational strategies intended to address environmental performance and resources efficiency.These included the use of timber and locally soured materials, all-electric systems, adaptable or demountable construction methods and the reseuse of refurbishment of existing stadium infrastructure.Across different geographic and climatic contexts, these approaches reflect a growing attention to reducing material use, extending the life cycle of large structures and improving the functioning of energy – intensive venues.
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22.12.25
Architects of the Global South : 10 Pavilions and Installations That Shaped 2025
In a global landscape marked by accelerated change, 2025 emerged as a decisive year for architecture—not only because of the major events that animated the international circuit, but above all because of the voices that stood out within them. From the Venice Architecture Biennale to Expo Osaka, pavilions and installations from the Global South ceased to function as mere exhibition gestures and instead asserted themselves as territories of memory, resistance, and imagination, articulating narratives that expand the horizons of contemporary architectural debate.Across these works, tradition and future move side by side: ancestral materials reappear in reimagined forms, historical wounds are given sensitive expression, and social urgency is translated into proposals that challenge established ways of building and inhabiting the world.
In this selection, we revisit projects that shaped the year and helped redraw the international architectural landscape. They include not only national pavilions that officially represent their countries, but also works conceived by architects from the Global South—such as this year’s Serpentine Pavilion, designed by Bangladeshi architect Marina Tabassum, whose practice sensitively incorporates the culture and imagination of her people.
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22.12.25
Architects of the Global South : 10 Pavilions and Installations That Shaped 2025
In a global landscape marked by accelerated change, 2025 emerged as a decisive year for architecture—not only because of the major events that animated the international circuit, but above all because of the voices that stood out within them. From the Venice Architecture Biennale to Expo Osaka, pavilions and installations from the Global South ceased to function as mere exhibition gestures and instead asserted themselves as territories of memory, resistance, and imagination, articulating narratives that expand the horizons of contemporary architectural debate.Across these works, tradition and future move side by side: ancestral materials reappear in reimagined forms, historical wounds are given sensitive expression, and social urgency is translated into proposals that challenge established ways of building and inhabiting the world.
In this selection, we revisit projects that shaped the year and helped redraw the international architectural landscape. They include not only national pavilions that officially represent their countries, but also works conceived by architects from the Global South—such as this year’s Serpentine Pavilion, designed by Bangladeshi architect Marina Tabassum, whose practice sensitively incorporates the culture and imagination of her people.
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15.06.26
Record Heatwaves in Europe and a New Museum of Comics in Taiwan : This Week’s Review
Covering a broad array of subjects,this week’s headline stories have reflected the wide scope of architecture’s practice : its potential to repsond to the climate crisis,the construction and renovation of cultural infrastructure around the world, and events that promote contemporary discplinary relfection.This does not preclude questions about the contradiction between the technical and creative skills demanded by the displine and the role it has come to occupy in today’s market.Alongside these reflections, this week we feature projects that reinforce architecture’s cultural significance in preserving knowledge,hosting collective entertainment,and supporting new forms of living : a comic book museum in Taiwan, a membership club for families in London, and the renovation of a landmark stadium in Riyadh.
This year,the United Nations’World Environment Day coincided with record heatwaves across Portugal,France,Italy,Spain,Germany,Switzerland,Ireland,and the United Kingdom.The campaing emphasises the growing urgency of responding to signals already being felt across ecosystems,economies and communities a crisis fundamentally reshaping the spaces where we live,work and gather.In an inteview with Louisianna Channel,Australian artist Liam Young discusses the severity of climate crissis and the need for a ”Planetary” response : a new kind of punk that matches that scale.Young turns to film as a rehearsal space, a medium fast and fluid enough to test the futures that architecture,in its traditional slowness cannot.He criticises the contemporary exercise of a discpline that inhabits the space between culture and technology,reduced to a marginalised luxury and boutique industry
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15.06.26
Record Heatwaves in Europe and a New Museum of Comics in Taiwan : This Week’s Review
Covering a broad array of subjects,this week’s headline stories have reflected the wide scope of architecture’s practice : its potential to repsond to the climate crisis,the construction and renovation of cultural infrastructure around the world, and events that promote contemporary discplinary relfection.This does not preclude questions about the contradiction between the technical and creative skills demanded by the displine and the role it has come to occupy in today’s market.Alongside these reflections, this week we feature projects that reinforce architecture’s cultural significance in preserving knowledge,hosting collective entertainment,and supporting new forms of living : a comic book museum in Taiwan, a membership club for families in London, and the renovation of a landmark stadium in Riyadh.
This year,the United Nations’World Environment Day coincided with record heatwaves across Portugal,France,Italy,Spain,Germany,Switzerland,Ireland,and the United Kingdom.The campaing emphasises the growing urgency of responding to signals already being felt across ecosystems,economies and communities a crisis fundamentally reshaping the spaces where we live,work and gather.In an inteview with Louisianna Channel,Australian artist Liam Young discusses the severity of climate crissis and the need for a ”Planetary” response : a new kind of punk that matches that scale.Young turns to film as a rehearsal space, a medium fast and fluid enough to test the futures that architecture,in its traditional slowness cannot.He criticises the contemporary exercise of a discpline that inhabits the space between culture and technology,reduced to a marginalised luxury and boutique industry
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22.05.26
Atelier Bow – Wow and Climate Scientists Honored with 2026 Daylight Award on UNESCO International Day of Light
On UNESCO’s International Day of Light,celebrated annually on May 16 the Daylight Award announced its 2026 laureates.Established to support research into the scientific understanding of daylight and its significance for health, well – being, ecosystems, and architectural design the award recognize achievements in two categories : Daylight in Architecture and Daylight Research.This year , Japanese architects Momoyo Kaijima and Yoshiharu Tsukamoto of Atelier Bow – Wow were honored for demonstrating how daylight can shape shared spaces and everyday life ,while marine biologists Brittany N.Zepernich , Steven W.Wilhelm and R.Michael McKay of the United States and Canada were recognized for their research on aquatic microorganisms and their implications for planetary health and biodiversity
The Daylight Award is presented by the Daylight Academy ( DLA) an international organization that brings together scientists,architects,engineers and others professionals engaged in daylight-related research and practice.The intiative seeks to foster collaboration across disciplines traditionally considered separate fields of expertise, promoting an integrated of daylight’s role in human life and broader ecosystem.In this context, the 2026 laureates were recognized by the jury for ”revealing daylight as a shared condition shaping both how we inhabit dense urban environments and how microscopic life sustains planetary systems”
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22.05.26
Atelier Bow – Wow and Climate Scientists Honored with 2026 Daylight Award on UNESCO International Day of Light
On UNESCO’s International Day of Light,celebrated annually on May 16 the Daylight Award announced its 2026 laureates.Established to support research into the scientific understanding of daylight and its significance for health, well – being, ecosystems, and architectural design the award recognize achievements in two categories : Daylight in Architecture and Daylight Research.This year , Japanese architects Momoyo Kaijima and Yoshiharu Tsukamoto of Atelier Bow – Wow were honored for demonstrating how daylight can shape shared spaces and everyday life ,while marine biologists Brittany N.Zepernich , Steven W.Wilhelm and R.Michael McKay of the United States and Canada were recognized for their research on aquatic microorganisms and their implications for planetary health and biodiversity
The Daylight Award is presented by the Daylight Academy ( DLA) an international organization that brings together scientists,architects,engineers and others professionals engaged in daylight-related research and practice.The intiative seeks to foster collaboration across disciplines traditionally considered separate fields of expertise, promoting an integrated of daylight’s role in human life and broader ecosystem.In this context, the 2026 laureates were recognized by the jury for ”revealing daylight as a shared condition shaping both how we inhabit dense urban environments and how microscopic life sustains planetary systems”
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15.04.26
Milan Design Week 2026: Must-See Installations Exhibitions,and Events
From April 20 to 26,Milan Design Week 2026 returns as a citywide platform where design operates as both a cultural practice and a form of exploration.Framed by the Fuorisalone theme ” Be the Project,” this year’s edition shifts the focus from outcome to process positioning design as a dynamic, human – centered act shaped by intuition, responibility , and transformation.Installations and exhibitions across the city foreground making as an open – ended condition, one that embraces error,temporality, and experimentation as integral to creative production.Within this context,desing reflecting broader conversations around sustainability,emerging technologies , and the evolving relationship between the physical and the digital.
This approach is reflected in the network of venues and districts that structure the event, where Milan itself becomes an active field of design.Institutional platforms such as Trienniale Milano,Universita degli Studi di Milano,and Politecnico di Milano alongside iconic sites, including Torre Valesca,are reactivated through temporary exhibitions and interventions.At the urban scale, the 2026 edition expands toward peripheral areas through Alcova’s venues, the former Baggio Military Hospital and Villa Pestarini,introducing new spatial and historical layers into the Design Week geography Across venues including Brera,Tortona,Isola and Port Venezia,a dense constellation of courtyards,showrooms and industrial infrastructures supports a program that spans scales and disciplines.Within this distributed framework,Milan Design Week aims to construct a continuous spatial narrative in which architecture, design and the city operate as interconnected systems shaped through movement perception and collective participation
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15.04.26
Milan Design Week 2026: Must-See Installations Exhibitions,and Events
From April 20 to 26,Milan Design Week 2026 returns as a citywide platform where design operates as both a cultural practice and a form of exploration.Framed by the Fuorisalone theme ” Be the Project,” this year’s edition shifts the focus from outcome to process positioning design as a dynamic, human – centered act shaped by intuition, responibility , and transformation.Installations and exhibitions across the city foreground making as an open – ended condition, one that embraces error,temporality, and experimentation as integral to creative production.Within this context,desing reflecting broader conversations around sustainability,emerging technologies , and the evolving relationship between the physical and the digital.
This approach is reflected in the network of venues and districts that structure the event, where Milan itself becomes an active field of design.Institutional platforms such as Trienniale Milano,Universita degli Studi di Milano,and Politecnico di Milano alongside iconic sites, including Torre Valesca,are reactivated through temporary exhibitions and interventions.At the urban scale, the 2026 edition expands toward peripheral areas through Alcova’s venues, the former Baggio Military Hospital and Villa Pestarini,introducing new spatial and historical layers into the Design Week geography Across venues including Brera,Tortona,Isola and Port Venezia,a dense constellation of courtyards,showrooms and industrial infrastructures supports a program that spans scales and disciplines.Within this distributed framework,Milan Design Week aims to construct a continuous spatial narrative in which architecture, design and the city operate as interconnected systems shaped through movement perception and collective participation
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06.04.26
40+ Contemporary Architectural Works Across Ecuador Captured by Francisco Russo and Luca Piffaretti
Between 2023 and 2024,photographers Francesco Russo and Luca Piffaretti documented architecture and landscapes across Ecuador’s coast,the Andes Mountains,the Amazon rainforest, the Galápagos Islands, and cities such as Quito,Guayaquil and Cuenca.The photographic documentation explores Ecuador’s evolving identity through its contemporary architecture,examming how it engages with natural surroundings,urban conditions, and social contexts.The resulting archive includes more than 40 projects by renowned local practices The resulting archive includes more than 40 projects by renowned local practices such as AI Borde,Duran & Hermida,Emilio Lopez,Jose Maria Baez,La Cabina de la Curiosidad,MCM + A, Natura Futura and RAMA Estudio,among many othersThe selection demonstrates how architecture can create high-quality spaces that respond to contemporary demands for sustainability and environmental responsibility by combining creativity and technology with renewable resources, despite ongoing economic, climatic, and political challenges in Latin Americaand beyond.
The Republic of Ecuador, located on the equator and bordered by Colombia, Peru, and the Pacific Ocean, features one of the most diverse landscapes in the world. It spans four distinct geographical regions: the Andes, the Amazon, the Coast, and the Galápagos Islands, offering immense biodiversity and radically different environments. According to the photographers, the Coast, stretching along the Pacific, is characterized by lush tropical vegetation, a humid climate, and thriving agricultural activity. In the heart of the country, the Andes form a natural north–south divide, with peaks reaching up to 6,000 meters. This mountain range both protects and isolates the Amazon region, which extends eastward into Peru and Brazil. To the west, approximately 1,000 kilometers into the Pacific Ocean, the Galápagos Islands, made famous by Charles Darwin’s 19th-century visit, host one of the planet’s most biodiverse ecosystems, with a globally renowned array of wildlife and marine life.
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06.04.26
40+ Contemporary Architectural Works Across Ecuador Captured by Francisco Russo and Luca Piffaretti
Between 2023 and 2024,photographers Francesco Russo and Luca Piffaretti documented architecture and landscapes across Ecuador’s coast,the Andes Mountains,the Amazon rainforest, the Galápagos Islands, and cities such as Quito,Guayaquil and Cuenca.The photographic documentation explores Ecuador’s evolving identity through its contemporary architecture,examming how it engages with natural surroundings,urban conditions, and social contexts.The resulting archive includes more than 40 projects by renowned local practices The resulting archive includes more than 40 projects by renowned local practices such as AI Borde,Duran & Hermida,Emilio Lopez,Jose Maria Baez,La Cabina de la Curiosidad,MCM + A, Natura Futura and RAMA Estudio,among many othersThe selection demonstrates how architecture can create high-quality spaces that respond to contemporary demands for sustainability and environmental responsibility by combining creativity and technology with renewable resources, despite ongoing economic, climatic, and political challenges in Latin Americaand beyond.
The Republic of Ecuador, located on the equator and bordered by Colombia, Peru, and the Pacific Ocean, features one of the most diverse landscapes in the world. It spans four distinct geographical regions: the Andes, the Amazon, the Coast, and the Galápagos Islands, offering immense biodiversity and radically different environments. According to the photographers, the Coast, stretching along the Pacific, is characterized by lush tropical vegetation, a humid climate, and thriving agricultural activity. In the heart of the country, the Andes form a natural north–south divide, with peaks reaching up to 6,000 meters. This mountain range both protects and isolates the Amazon region, which extends eastward into Peru and Brazil. To the west, approximately 1,000 kilometers into the Pacific Ocean, the Galápagos Islands, made famous by Charles Darwin’s 19th-century visit, host one of the planet’s most biodiverse ecosystems, with a globally renowned array of wildlife and marine life.
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18.02.26
The Afterlife of Expo Osaka’s Grand Ring: How the Timber Structure Is Being Reused Across Japan
Exhibitions can be an opportunity to extend architectural discourse beyond professional circles, opening conversations with broader publics and serving as an interface between architecture and society. Within this concept, major international events such as the Osaka International Expo 2025 and the Venice Architecture Biennale have adopted the idea of the circular economy as one of their organizational objectives. The idea of circularity in events can be reflected in, for example, their energy consumption, the impact of the displacement they generate, their waste, or the useful life of their infrastructure. The site destined for the last World Expo, held in Osaka from 13 April to 13 October 2025, was surrounded by a massive timber structure designed by Sou Fujimoto Architects, one of the world’s largest wooden constructions. The Japan Association for the 2025 World Exposition committed to reusing building materials “as much as possible,” with concrete plans for their reuse to be finalized by March. In the meantime, some relocation alternatives are already emerging for the pieces of the World Expo structure
The Osaka Grand Ring was designed to embody the Expo’s theme, “Designing Future Society for Our Lives,” and symbolize the philosophy of “Diversity in Unity.” Sou FujimotoArchitects’ design served as the main access route for visitors, a sheltered space, an elevated Skywalk offering views of the entire Expo site, and a landscaped rooftop. The massive timber structure covered a horizontal projected area of approximately 60,000 square meters. With an inner diameter of 615 meters and an outer diameter of 675 meters, the Ring was 30 meters wide and stood 12 meters tall, rising to 20 meters at its highest point. It was designed with a focus on material efficiency, selecting wood for its renewable properties and carbon-storing capacity, contributing to the project’s goal of minimizing its overall carbon footprint.
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18.02.26
The Afterlife of Expo Osaka’s Grand Ring: How the Timber Structure Is Being Reused Across Japan
Exhibitions can be an opportunity to extend architectural discourse beyond professional circles, opening conversations with broader publics and serving as an interface between architecture and society. Within this concept, major international events such as the Osaka International Expo 2025 and the Venice Architecture Biennale have adopted the idea of the circular economy as one of their organizational objectives. The idea of circularity in events can be reflected in, for example, their energy consumption, the impact of the displacement they generate, their waste, or the useful life of their infrastructure. The site destined for the last World Expo, held in Osaka from 13 April to 13 October 2025, was surrounded by a massive timber structure designed by Sou Fujimoto Architects, one of the world’s largest wooden constructions. The Japan Association for the 2025 World Exposition committed to reusing building materials “as much as possible,” with concrete plans for their reuse to be finalized by March. In the meantime, some relocation alternatives are already emerging for the pieces of the World Expo structure
The Osaka Grand Ring was designed to embody the Expo’s theme, “Designing Future Society for Our Lives,” and symbolize the philosophy of “Diversity in Unity.” Sou FujimotoArchitects’ design served as the main access route for visitors, a sheltered space, an elevated Skywalk offering views of the entire Expo site, and a landscaped rooftop. The massive timber structure covered a horizontal projected area of approximately 60,000 square meters. With an inner diameter of 615 meters and an outer diameter of 675 meters, the Ring was 30 meters wide and stood 12 meters tall, rising to 20 meters at its highest point. It was designed with a focus on material efficiency, selecting wood for its renewable properties and carbon-storing capacity, contributing to the project’s goal of minimizing its overall carbon footprint.
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28.01.26
David Chipperfield Architects Releases New Images of the
David Chipperfield Architects has released new images of the Ice Hockey Arena in Milan, one of the host sports venues for the 2026 Milano Cortina Winter Olympics. The project, currently in its testing phase, was commissioned to Arup and David Chipperfield Architects in 2021. The first images of the elliptical amphitheatre arena were released in 2022, ahead of the start of construction in 2023, which was scheduled for completion in 2025. The new sports and cultural events venue has a capacity of 16,000 spectators, 12,000 seated and 4,000 standing, and is a centrepiece of a broader urban redevelopment project originally designed by Foster + Partners for Milano Santa Giulia, a district in the south-east of Milan, just a few kilometres from the city centre and connected to the high-speed rail network and motorway.
The new imagery comes amid speculation about whether the building will be fully completed before the start of the Winter Olympics on February 6, 2026, with the arena currently hosting the Milano Hockey Finals as a test event. This speculation follows concerns expressed on January 7 by the head of the International Ice Hockey Federation, who stated that parts of the main hockey rink for the Milano Cortina Olympics might not be fully finished, particularly regarding ice management. Following these remarks and the satisfactory outcome of three consecutive games at the arena, the CEO of Fondazione Milano Cortina 2026 stated on January 15 that the foundation was “very satisfied with the test event”and that the competition field had proven to be “up to the task.” He also expressed satisfaction with spectator response and transport logistics; over 22,000 people attended the seven games played over three days, while acknowledging that “there is still a lot of work to be done on the arena in general.
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28.01.26
David Chipperfield Architects Releases New Images of the
David Chipperfield Architects has released new images of the Ice Hockey Arena in Milan, one of the host sports venues for the 2026 Milano Cortina Winter Olympics. The project, currently in its testing phase, was commissioned to Arup and David Chipperfield Architects in 2021. The first images of the elliptical amphitheatre arena were released in 2022, ahead of the start of construction in 2023, which was scheduled for completion in 2025. The new sports and cultural events venue has a capacity of 16,000 spectators, 12,000 seated and 4,000 standing, and is a centrepiece of a broader urban redevelopment project originally designed by Foster + Partners for Milano Santa Giulia, a district in the south-east of Milan, just a few kilometres from the city centre and connected to the high-speed rail network and motorway.
The new imagery comes amid speculation about whether the building will be fully completed before the start of the Winter Olympics on February 6, 2026, with the arena currently hosting the Milano Hockey Finals as a test event. This speculation follows concerns expressed on January 7 by the head of the International Ice Hockey Federation, who stated that parts of the main hockey rink for the Milano Cortina Olympics might not be fully finished, particularly regarding ice management. Following these remarks and the satisfactory outcome of three consecutive games at the arena, the CEO of Fondazione Milano Cortina 2026 stated on January 15 that the foundation was “very satisfied with the test event”and that the competition field had proven to be “up to the task.” He also expressed satisfaction with spectator response and transport logistics; over 22,000 people attended the seven games played over three days, while acknowledging that “there is still a lot of work to be done on the arena in general.
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20.01.26
2026 Color of the Year Selections Highlight Tonal Depth and Spatial Calm
The 2026 Color of the Year selections show a shift toward nuanced, layered palettes and understated spatial calm, moving beyond the saturated earth tones of previous forecast,Pantone’s Cloud Dancer, a soft white , sets a foundation of clarity and simplicity , while Sherwin – Williams and C2 Paint highlight the varsalitty of mid – tone neutrals and soft ochres , emphasizing material authenticity and adaptabillity across different interior surfaces and lighting conditions. Benjamin Moore and Graham & Brown explore deeper, atmospheric hues that balance warm and cool undertones and Behr,Valspar and AkzoNobel introduce muted greens and blue – tones aimed at creating restorative composed and visually engaging interiors.
As part if its Color Trends 2026 palette, Bejamin Moore has named Silhouette AF- 655 for the Color of the Year.The shade combines burn umber with charcoal notes, resulting in a dark tone that sits between warm and cool registers. Positioned alongside pale and midtown hues, Silhouette AF – 655 contributes to a palette structured around tonal balance and contrast.The broader selection references established color traditions and material awareness, bringing together hues that range from light lifted to deeply grounded.
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20.01.26
2026 Color of the Year Selections Highlight Tonal Depth and Spatial Calm
The 2026 Color of the Year selections show a shift toward nuanced, layered palettes and understated spatial calm, moving beyond the saturated earth tones of previous forecast,Pantone’s Cloud Dancer, a soft white , sets a foundation of clarity and simplicity , while Sherwin – Williams and C2 Paint highlight the varsalitty of mid – tone neutrals and soft ochres , emphasizing material authenticity and adaptabillity across different interior surfaces and lighting conditions. Benjamin Moore and Graham & Brown explore deeper, atmospheric hues that balance warm and cool undertones and Behr,Valspar and AkzoNobel introduce muted greens and blue – tones aimed at creating restorative composed and visually engaging interiors.
As part if its Color Trends 2026 palette, Bejamin Moore has named Silhouette AF- 655 for the Color of the Year.The shade combines burn umber with charcoal notes, resulting in a dark tone that sits between warm and cool registers. Positioned alongside pale and midtown hues, Silhouette AF – 655 contributes to a palette structured around tonal balance and contrast.The broader selection references established color traditions and material awareness, bringing together hues that range from light lifted to deeply grounded.
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15.01.26
14 Global Stadium Projects and Surrounding Urban Masterplans Currently in Progress
During 2025 several sports infrastructure projects infrastructure project were announced that remain on on our radar most of which are scheduled for completion between 2028 and 2030. Located across Asia, Europe, Africa the Middle East and North America , these projects reflect contemporary masterplan strategies for the transformation of large sports venues within their urban contexts.Many of the stadiums are planned as part of broader redevelopment frameworks that include new public spaces, mixed-use programs event facilities and mobility upgrades rather than as isolated structure. Designs led by international offices such as Populous , Foster + Partners , Heatherwick Studio,OMA, Gensler, AFL Architects and Build illustrate a range od architectural,urban and infrastructural responses to the evolving role of large sports facilities
Several of the projects also incorporate material choices and operational strategies intended to address environmental performance and resources efficiency.These included the use of timber and locally soured materials, all-electric systems, adaptable or demountable construction methods and the reseuse of refurbishment of existing stadium infrastructure.Across different geographic and climatic contexts, these approaches reflect a growing attention to reducing material use, extending the life cycle of large structures and improving the functioning of energy – intensive venues.
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15.01.26
14 Global Stadium Projects and Surrounding Urban Masterplans Currently in Progress
During 2025 several sports infrastructure projects infrastructure project were announced that remain on on our radar most of which are scheduled for completion between 2028 and 2030. Located across Asia, Europe, Africa the Middle East and North America , these projects reflect contemporary masterplan strategies for the transformation of large sports venues within their urban contexts.Many of the stadiums are planned as part of broader redevelopment frameworks that include new public spaces, mixed-use programs event facilities and mobility upgrades rather than as isolated structure. Designs led by international offices such as Populous , Foster + Partners , Heatherwick Studio,OMA, Gensler, AFL Architects and Build illustrate a range od architectural,urban and infrastructural responses to the evolving role of large sports facilities
Several of the projects also incorporate material choices and operational strategies intended to address environmental performance and resources efficiency.These included the use of timber and locally soured materials, all-electric systems, adaptable or demountable construction methods and the reseuse of refurbishment of existing stadium infrastructure.Across different geographic and climatic contexts, these approaches reflect a growing attention to reducing material use, extending the life cycle of large structures and improving the functioning of energy – intensive venues.
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22.12.25
Architects of the Global South : 10 Pavilions and Installations That Shaped 2025
In a global landscape marked by accelerated change, 2025 emerged as a decisive year for architecture—not only because of the major events that animated the international circuit, but above all because of the voices that stood out within them. From the Venice Architecture Biennale to Expo Osaka, pavilions and installations from the Global South ceased to function as mere exhibition gestures and instead asserted themselves as territories of memory, resistance, and imagination, articulating narratives that expand the horizons of contemporary architectural debate.Across these works, tradition and future move side by side: ancestral materials reappear in reimagined forms, historical wounds are given sensitive expression, and social urgency is translated into proposals that challenge established ways of building and inhabiting the world.
In this selection, we revisit projects that shaped the year and helped redraw the international architectural landscape. They include not only national pavilions that officially represent their countries, but also works conceived by architects from the Global South—such as this year’s Serpentine Pavilion, designed by Bangladeshi architect Marina Tabassum, whose practice sensitively incorporates the culture and imagination of her people.
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22.12.25
Architects of the Global South : 10 Pavilions and Installations That Shaped 2025
In a global landscape marked by accelerated change, 2025 emerged as a decisive year for architecture—not only because of the major events that animated the international circuit, but above all because of the voices that stood out within them. From the Venice Architecture Biennale to Expo Osaka, pavilions and installations from the Global South ceased to function as mere exhibition gestures and instead asserted themselves as territories of memory, resistance, and imagination, articulating narratives that expand the horizons of contemporary architectural debate.Across these works, tradition and future move side by side: ancestral materials reappear in reimagined forms, historical wounds are given sensitive expression, and social urgency is translated into proposals that challenge established ways of building and inhabiting the world.
In this selection, we revisit projects that shaped the year and helped redraw the international architectural landscape. They include not only national pavilions that officially represent their countries, but also works conceived by architects from the Global South—such as this year’s Serpentine Pavilion, designed by Bangladeshi architect Marina Tabassum, whose practice sensitively incorporates the culture and imagination of her people.
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