Swedish designer Gustaf Westman has become one of the most recognizable figures in contemporary product and interior design. Based in Stockholm, Westman is known for his playful approach to everyday…
The completion of the Goethe-Institut (fig.1) in Dakar, Senegal, designed by Diébédo Francis Kéré and his practice Kéré Architecture, marks a significant shift in how cultural institutions are conceived, constructed, and experienced.…
The five-storey V&A East Museum by O’Donnell + Tuomey opens in London and emerges as a unique, thoughtfully designed spatial narrative. In this masterpiece, the design inculcates and converges movement,…
In the past few years, Quitos’ skyline has undergone a remarkable transition. This new mixed-use landmark acts as a bridge between the historic heritage of the city and the full…
The Launchpad: Reimagining the Urban Interface Project Overview Size: 200,000 square feet (18,580 square meters) Type: Cultural, Exhibition, Educational Inception: Phase III of the California Science Center Master Plan (1993) Status:…
The recent unveiling of a newly built grand mosque in Riyadh by X Architects marks an interesting turn of events in the architectural language of modern Islamic architecture. This comes…
In a unique fusion of conceptual design and retail culture, Nik Bentel has collaborated with Lidl to release a trolley-inspired handbag. Bentel, known for changing commonplace objects into surprising artefacts,…
In this age and generation where any picture can look AI generated, Italian designer Mario Paroli seems to have taken his task seriously in designing this Biro Lamp to mark…
Renowned architect, educator, and curator Lesley Lokko has been awarded the esteemed African Cultural Icon Award in recognition of her revolutionary contributions to architectural education and discourse. The award honors…
Paris’ Grand Palais captured by Paul Clemence Visual art installations serve as a multidimensional interactive forum, capable of engaging users and activating the surrounding space. A compelling example is the…
The architectural duo selected for Debrecen’s New Natural History Collection Center is Sordo Madaleno (Mexico), in collaboration with építész stúdió ( Hungary ), who have been selected to design the 43,000…
World Cities Day, observed on October 31, as recognised by the United Nations, is an opportunity to promote sustainable urban development around the world. On World Cities Day in 2024,…