Singapore’s CPF Ranked Among the World’s Best Pension Systems
Each week we’ll bring you insights into one of Asia’s most dynamic economies. If you haven’t yet, please…
Architecture as Soft Power: Cultural Diplomacy and Its Role in Shaping Architectural Production
Rinshunkaku restoration, 2019-2022. Documented in “Artisans of Reiwa – The Restoration of Rinshunkaku”. Image © Katsumasa Tanaka Share…
South African Cities in Death Spiral, Deputy Finance Chief Warns
South Africa’s main municipalities, with the exception of Cape Town, are in a “death spiral,” spending way too…
Hilversum Town Hall: Willem Dudok’s Monument to Civic Architecture
Hilversum Town Hall / Willem Marinus Dudok. Image © Door Choinowski via Wikipedia under , CC BY-SA 4.0…
The Industrial Skyline: Transforming China’s Decommissioned Factories into Cultural Venues
© Chill Shine Share Share Facebook Twitter Mail Pinterest Whatsapp Or https://www.archdaily.com/1034619/the-industrial-skyline-transforming-chinas-decommissioned-factories-into-cultural-venues Across China, a legacy of vast…
Latin America’s Motorcycle Boom Comes With Deadly Consequences
It had rained that June morning in Mexico City, leaving the pavement slick. Isaac was speeding near the…
Hong Kong Overnight Rate Surges Past 5% for First Time This Year
The cost of overnight borrowing in Hong Kong jumped past 5% for the first time this year, as…
Resilience for the North American Auto Industry and for the City of New Orleans
Welcome to the Wall Street Week newsletter, bringing you stories of capitalism about things you need to know,…
Shifting Urban Perspectives: Beimen’s Journey from Obstacle to Urban Anchor in Taipei
Taipei city with Beimen building in Taipei city. Image © leungchopan via Shutterstock Share Share Facebook Twitter Mail…
Why Germany’s €500 Billion Infrastructure Fund Risks Falling Short
In September 2024, a railway bridge in Dresden spectacularly collapsed into the Elbe River, highlighting Germany’s desperate need…
At Philadelphia’s Calder Gardens, Modern Sculpture Meets Wild Prairie
Nestled inside a thicket of highways in central Philadelphia, thousands of young plants are just beginning to show…
Choreographing Space: Architecture and Dance as Interdisciplinary Practices
Dance House Helsinki / JKMM Architects + ILO architects. Image © Tuomas Uusheimo Share Share Facebook Twitter Mail…