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Kengo Kuma Selected to Design Major National Gallery Expansion in London

2+ hour, 2+ min ago  (541+ words) London's National Gallery is preparing for the most significant architectural transformation in its two-century history, with Japanese architect Kengo Kuma selected to design a major new wing as part of the ambitious "750 million Project Domani. The appointment follows an international…...

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Xuanpu Pavilion Shapes Water, Concrete, and Spirit into a Sculptural Sanctuary

4+ hour, 2+ min ago  (555+ words) Defined by water and sculptural form, the Xuanpu Pavilion by UAD emerges as an intriguing landmark at Zhejiang University's Zhoushan Campus, redefining the role of a commemorative structure. Designed to mark the campus's 10th anniversary and the 15th anniversary of its marine…...

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Centre Pompidou Hanwha by Jean-Michel Wilmotte to Open in Seoul in June 2026

6+ hour ago  (396+ words) parametric-architecture. com Centre Pompidou Hanwha by Jean-Michel Wilmotte to Open in Seoul in June 2026 The Centre Pompidou is set to extend its global cultural network with the opening of Centre Pompidou Hanwha in Seoul in June 2026, marking a significant architectural…...

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10 Experimental Materials Shaping the Future of Design and Architecture

22+ hour, 1+ min ago  (678+ words) Architecture is entering a moment where its boldest ideas depend on the materials. Since microorganisms can now grow concrete, polluted soil can return as clean brick, and facades can purify air while producing biomass. This system makes the building's exterior…...

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Floodplain Constraints Define WORKac's Riverhouse in Rhode Island

1+ day, 2+ min ago  (244+ words) WORKac completes Riverhouse in Rhode Island, a flood-resilient passive house shaped by a folded blue roof, a central courtyard, and a climate-responsive design. Built to replace an aging rural retreat, the residence is elevated to meet floodplain requirements while opening…...

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Natura Futura's The House of Time Reframes Living Through Space and Time

1+ day, 2+ hour ago  (454+ words) In the river-linked city of Babahoyo, The House of Time by Natura Futura emerges as a lived experience of time itself. The project responds to a growing disconnection between contemporary fast-paced living and the slower, cyclical rhythms of nature and…...

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A Nature-Positive Vision for Sydney Olympic Park 2050

1+ day, 6+ hour ago  (359+ words) Guided by the Sydney Olympic Park Authority (SOPA) and the New South Wales Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure, the plan seeks to resolve the historical disconnect between the precinct's large-scale infrastructure and the everyday needs of a residential community....

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Top Architecture and Design Events to Watch in April 2026

1+ day, 21+ hour ago  (342+ words) The fair is now designed as a network of ideas, not just separate product displays. It links home, work, and public spaces, reflecting how modern life moves easily between them. The dominant narrative here is the evolution of the kitchen…...

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Lost Shtetl Jewish Museum in Lithuania Reviving a Vanished Jewish Community Through Architecture and Memory

1+ day, 23+ hour ago  (267+ words) The exterior expression is defined by metallic fa'ades made from marine-grade aluminum. This material choice is both practical and symbolic. Its reflective surface changes with daylight and seasons, echoing the shifting appearance of traditional wooden buildings in the Lithuanian countryside....

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Earth I Tree by Kengo Kuma Explores Shelter Through Sensory Architecture

2+ day, 1+ hour ago  (281+ words) Kengo Kuma's Earth Tree transforms shelter, materiality, and creativity into an immersive architectural experience rooted in nature and memory. There is a rare Japanese word for sunlight filtering through tree leaves: Komorebi. Even if many languages don't have a word…...